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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06
From Professor Hachcoo

have watched with than ordinary zeal the rapid
progress of this young man In the intricate paths of
profession Few with the accumulation of years upon THEN
heads have appr0smaed to thing like the stand he has
fairly earned Werel the father OF much
family than now boast Of should not hesitate for mo
ment should the services Of physician be required to
call Dr. j. C. YouNG having fun confidence in his capa
city "a very important adjunct 10 physician and re
commend my friends to do the
j. c. IImcIcocN. N. D.. i. !. D.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06

a0- SpERMAToRRudsA, or Local Weakness, Nervous
Debility, Low Spirits Lassitude, Weakness Of the
Limbs and Back, lndisposton and lncapabiiity for
Labor and Study, Dullness Of Apprehension. Loss of
Memory, Aversion TO Society, Love Of Solitude, Tmid-
ity, SefDislrust Dizziness, Headache. Involuntary
Discharges, Pains in the Side, Affections OF the Eyes
Pmples on the Face, Sexuol and other Infrmites in
Man, are cured without fail by the justly celebrated
Physician and Surgeon, l.. j. Czapkay His method Of
curing diseases isnew-unknown TO others-and hence
the great success All consultations-hy letter or
otherwise-ffee Address !. J. Czapbay, NJ. D.. San
Francisco, California.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following selected from voumnious nccumula
ton OF testimonials of the Press Of the United States and
from eminent Professors of institutions where tie prac
tice Of medicine is taught.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06

R6- A CARD-I. the undersigned, having been M
der the treatment Of Dr. l.. j. Czapkay although unso
icited feel called upon to give pubicyto the efficacy
Of his treatment hoping that by doing 50 may be IN
strumental In preventing Others from experiencing the
fearful suffering and misery which experienced, and
which often result from the pencious practices of
pretendcr- My disease has been that Of physical and
mental debility which il the result Of indscretions in
youth. The agonies which / endured are, perhaps,
unnecessary for me to detail they known to those
who have experienced them Suffice it to say, that
having called the service Of Dr. H. J. Czapkay in re-
QUESTION, all The expectations which had formed OF
him were more than realized would, therefore, re-
commend DR.. Czapkay to all who may find themselves
afflicted with that dreadful malady-my object in SO
doing being sympathy for suffering humanity and a
heartfelt desire for its relief.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06
From he Times and naasair..

There thousands in this State suffering FOR want Of
scientific medical treatment and they fear apply to
physician because they have been deceived their friends
have been by Of the charatans who nfes the
munty and who publish themselves as good physicians
professor etc To all such unhesiatugly recommend
Dr. J. c. Young physician in whom all can place conf
dence. lie is Of eminent and profound study, good
surgeon an honorable man and one who sympathze
with persons in acton. His standing physician and
gentleman are both guaranteedthe first by his medical
works which honor to their author and the
syc and highly successful Of practice with which be
has been honorod since his advent in California and the lat
by his patrons and large circle Of acquanan
ees We say to all afflicted call him as he will at once
state the oyou and you may rely upon his Judgment
We like his prlncipe-no cara no Ldu.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06
Ffom ne S. 2. Caisen.

The question Is often asked Why Is It that Dr. j. c.
Young Is successful while other advertising Physicians
are failing from day 70 dayf The answer must be, or
should be- plainly apparent ALL Is that ne understands
his profession and attends TO IT, and his practice incra
ses his knowledge extends SO close has been his arp
cation to his unprecedented practice thathe is perfect
ter Of his profession and insure all relief from thcir
troubles and while others daily sinking into that oh
livion from which they never lifted TO be delivered
his is onward and upward placing him at the head
Of his arduOus profession. So great has been his increase
of business that be has been obliged to associate with him
self two other physicians both Of extended knowledge and
practice. We would advise all afflicted to call upon him In
preference to any other Physician. We informed that
he treats entirely the Vegetable System and will always
perfect His Office is at the Of Mont
gomery and California streets opposite Wells Fargo Co s.
Express and Banking House, san Francisco.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06

HB- The GREATEST Discovery or THE AGEl--
Great Blessing to Mankind --lnnocent but Potent -
Dr. /. J. Czapkay's Prophilatcrm (sel-dsinlecting
agenD--a sure preventive against Gonorrloa aud
Syphitc Diseases, and an unsurpassed remedy for
Nenereal, Scrofuous, Gangrenous and Cancerous u
GERS. Fotid Discharges from the Vagin, Uterus and
Urethra and all Cutaneous Euptions and Diseases
As Innoculason is preventive against Small Pox, SO
is Dr. L. j. Czapkay's Prophilatcum a preventive
against Syphlitic and Gonorrhwal Diseases. Although
harmless in ITSELF it possesses the power of chemically
destroying the Syphilitc Virus and thereby saving
thousands from being infected by the most loathsome
Of all diseases Ect no young man who appreciates
health be without DIR. Czapkay's prophaticum. 1t is
in very convenient packages, and will be found conve
nent TO use, being used soap Price, live dollars.
For sale at Dr. Czapkays Private Medical and Surgical
Institute, Sacramento street, below Mont gomery, San
Francisco, California. All orders must be addressed
70 Dr. b ]. Czapkay N. D.. San francisco.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
The National Hotel Disease.

The death of another distinguished victim of the
late National Hotel disease, Hon, John G. Montgom.
cry, of this State and the continued illness of the
new Collector of the PORT from the same complaint,
redrects public attention to the origin of this terri
BILE epidemic
There certain condolences connected with this
subject, which are suggestive of the most horrible
suspicious, but for the honor of human nature, we
hope they may be unfounded. Mr.. Buchanan ar
rived at the National Hotel on the 25th of January.
On the 26th Dr. Hall was sent for to the first
few days afterwards he had thirtyfve cases,
and quite large number took sick after leaving
Washington Mr.. Buchanan was among the latter.
The symptoms in all cases were the same-violent,
copous purgng, Inflammation of the large nteslines,
with cor slant disposition to relapse.
During an interval of several weeks previous to
the second of March, no new case occurred On the
evening OF that day Mr. Buchanan returned to Wash.
ngton, and about that period the hotel was crowded
with visitors. On the 4h of March the disease broke
out with increased violence and many hundreds
were affected. The symptoms uniformly indicate
poison, which some physicians consider OF Mas
matte, and others OF mineral nature-probaby cop
per: NO satisfactory calculation of the mystery has
vet been made
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
The Atlantic Road.--Reaurort.

The ship John Frazer with 957 tons rail road iron
arrived at Beaufort on Tuesday OF last week. This
will be sufficient to finish Gov. Morehead's contract
between Beaufort and Newbern, and as the work is
being prosecuted with vgor we may reasonably ex-
pec that the road will be in operation between these
two points at an early day. We hope during the
next to be able to visit our friends on The
seaboard, to enjoy moonlight boat excursions in the
vicinity of Fort Macon and receive the invigoratine
influences of the sea breeze, without having our bones
powdered by staging to reach there.
The Frazar come in over the Beaufort bar, draw
ing II feet inches, at low tide. An abund ance O
water, and of the most beautiful harbors in tn,
world. Push forward the work-we want a NOR
immediate intercourse with Beaufort
Goldsboro' Tribune 30h inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

WAsH1NGFoN, April 28th.-The War Department
has completed the arrangements for the construction
of wagon road from Fort Defiance to the Jail riv.
er. Edward~F. Beale is the superintendent; S: H.
Heat, assistant, and James P. Hambeton, physician.
Lieut.. Chas E. Tharlum has been detached from the
navy to accompany the expedition for the purpose of
ma king geological surveys. twenty five camels and
dromedaties TO he employed in the work. one OBJ
ect being to test their endurance and adapabiity
the climate The party will consist of about fifty
picked men, with the necessary implements to break
the road through, and will rendezvous at New Or.
leans on the Goth OF May. All The parties for the
different sections of the road organized with
instructions 10 commence operations at the earliest
practicable period. 1t is thought that the work will
be finished by next December.
TEL Corr Bali Sun
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

SKIRTS u.s. SLEEvEs.-Ihe important suit which
had been for some time pending in the Court of
Fashion, Paris, between skirts and sleeves, has Just
come to a close, and verdict, after an elaborate
charge from the presiding Judge to the jury, been
rendered in favor of sleeves This is the latest i'm.
portant feminine from Paris. Sleeves have it,
but only sleeves and corsage have been touched
The jupe and crinone will take their turn, of course
This is considered reform that begins at the top.
seriously touching the upper crust. The new sleeves
called Ia juice, are daily gaining ground, and as
they traversing the Boulevards of Paris, so
they will soon be seen promenadng Richardson
street, the Boulevard of Columbia. They are de-
scribed spacious and flowing, allowing a part of
the in front TO be seen, and descending perpen-
dicularly to the hem of the robe Each Of these
sleeves takes two yards and quarter of material
Some twenty-five yards will now be small pattern
for dress.
What next? 1t is hoped that Fashion has we'll
nigh exhausted extravaganza itself, however bound
less. NeatEess and propriety-by which we mean,
pure and refined taste, were long since repudiated.
Columbia { S. C.. Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

CoMETs.-Lieut Maury informs the National In
ellgencer that another elescopic comet discovered
by DR.. Bruins, at Berlin, March 18th, is now visi.
Bile in the northwestern part of the heavens 1t is
supposed to be dentique with the third comet of
1916, discovered Ivy Brorsen-an elliptic orbit for
which has been computed by DR.. Won Galen, bv
which it returns to its perihelion June 25h of the
present year. The first comet is increasing lis dis
tanoe from the earth the second is approaching, end
will be visible during the whole of Mays
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

naE~ Mr.. Stanton, the new Secretary of Kansas
has issued address to the people of the Territory
recognizing the validity of the territorial laws and
Legislature and especially that providing for Con.
situtional Convention. Mr.. Walker, the Governor
will be out in May.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

BBe Yesterday afternoon the Wilmington Light
Infantry were out on parade, and performed many
military evolutons in beautiful style
onr young friends made fine appearance, and
will, we trust, have pleasant trip on the occasion
of their visit to Fay ettpvie and Raleigh.
The Wilmington Comet Band was out in new
aud very handsome uniform The Bard will 60 with
the Company 10 Fayetteville and Raleigh
We take this opportunity. of returning our acknowl
edgments 10 the gentlemen composing the Committee
on The palt of the SOAK City Guards" of Raleigh
for their polite invi alton tc be present when ou'
friends visit the CAPITAL. 1t will be pleasant occa
sion, and we almost envy those who can get off while
we cannot We can only send our best wishes.
DaiIU Journal of the 28M ult.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Two Weeks from Cal The La st from
llxer.

New ORLEANS, April 27.-The steamer Empire
City is coming up with dates from California to
the 9th instant The steamer Illinois takes forward
nearly million and half of gold for New York
The Empire City brings loo of Lock.idge's men.
and 70 others, including Generals Wheat and Horns.
by, who 90 ID New York on the steamer Illinois,
The rest of the officers remain at Aspinwan
The accounts of the Lockrdge retreat are confirm.
ed The Costa Ricans had taken possession of Punta
Arenas, and the steamer Rescue with a great amount
OF ammunition, and six pieces of artillery.
Iockridge's men had been taken to Aspinwal by
the British vessels.
Walkers private dispatches received at Aspinwall
state bis position at Rivas TO be mpregnable. He
had plenty of provisions and likely to hold out
until the north transit was open to the Pacific. The
dispatches confirm the report of the battle, and
another attack was expected on the Goth.
General Walkers brother died on board of the En-
pire City yesterday.
Senator Foote has been returned by the democra-
tic party.
The Pacific express had failed-business was dull
and Chinese products at San Francisco wore advanc.
ing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
From Havana.

New ORLEANS, April 25.-The u S. steam ship Ca
hatvba Capt. BulIoch has arrived at this port from
Havana, with dates to The 2lst inst.
Sugar has advanced one rial. The stock of Hava.
ma and Maianzas is two hundred and forty two
thousand hhds.
Col. JOHN OxNARD, the defaultng Exchange Bro.
ker of this city, had been arrested at Havana BY
order of Captain General OF Cuba and package OF
thirteen thousand dollars taken from him. OxNARD
was ordered to leave the island
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

IA About two o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
Steamer Flora Mcdonald, Capt. Hurt, with the Viii
mington Light infantry. the Wilmington Cornet Band
etc. on board started up the river bound for Fayete
vile. The company AID band looked very well
indeed, and the music sourd ed better than usual
as the boat swept along in front of town. goodly
crowd had gathered on The wharf to see the company
of, and wish them pleasant trip. AS the boat
sw ung off into the stream, hearty cheer went up
from those on shore, which was responded TO by an
equally hearty one from those on board the boat
DoiIu Journal of uesterdaU
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Town Believe are requested to state, that thu
town bell will hereafter be rung for breakfast at
o'clock, A. NJ, instead of u heretofore. This ar
rangement to continue until further notice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Bishop Atkinson.

1t has been announced that Bishop Atkinson will
visit this parish next Sabt ath when the holy ordi
nance of confirmation will he administered Ii is ex
peeled the services on the occasion will be held in the
new parish church (St.-Stephcn's.) Service NAV be
expected on Saturday night, Sunday morning and
Sunday ight.-Goldsboro' Tribune 3Oh mat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

o. Coroner A. A. Hartsfeld held an inquest on
Tuesday, 2sth, over the body of free negro named
David Proctor found drowned. From the evidence
obtained, it was supposed that he drunk on the
night of the 18Th and fell overheard. Verdict in ac.
cordance
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

op5- On the 25h inst, the steam propeller Fanny
Garner, blew up at point the Delaware and Rari.
tan Canal, known as Milestone, killing five men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
A Fine Barque.

On Monday, about midday, stately vessel foated
majestically up the Cape Fear lyer, and for a
time the observed of all observers who hap ened to
be along the wharves. Her broad flag bore the name
of the Mary c. Fox, and those who stood admring
her beautiful proportions and rig, recognized in her
commander the genial face and portIy figure of an
old Wilmington Captain, Familiarity known to his
friends as Captain Ned. Goodng, who formerly COM
manded the brig Cardenas, trading to this port
On Wednesday, by invitation Of the Captain ard
the very gentemanly consignee, G. W. Davis, Esq.
very pleasant party assembled on board to inspect
the gallant craft and partake of the good things
spread out with unsparing hands. The occasion was
emphatically pleasant one, and will long be re-
membered by those who participated in it, On board
We also recognized the familiar face of Capt Adams,
another good and true seaman, who came in the
Mary c. Fox from Cardenas.
The Mary c. Fox was launched in October las,
at Yarmouth, Me-, by her builders, Messrs. Allen
Huchings, and is owned by the Captain and others
of Portland, Me-, from which port she halls She
built Tor the Cardenss trade, and is in eyery re-
spect an A No. vessel.
Her dimensions are as follows Length of keel,
lis feet-Over all, 126 feet breadth of bean, 26
feet inches depth of hold ~ feet II inch; ton.
mage by measurement, 341 tons capacity $500 bbls
She draws, when fully loaded, about 10 feet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

oo- The Steamer Isabel, from Havana with dates
to the 25th inst. arrived at Charleston on the 2Sth
inst. She brings no news OF Importance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

&c The Washington Union mentions the report
that the Governorsbip of Utah is to be conferred
upon Major Ben. McCuloch of Texas. The Major
possesses the GOODNESS and tact, but above all the
prom2tude and iron will necessary to deal with the
rascalIy horde of Mormons squatted around Salt
Lake, and will. we think, be just the man for the
position, if he will only accent it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Geo. Simpsons, a free man of color, who was con-
vc,ed of larceny the day before yesterday, in that he
entered the store of Laughn and stole therefrom
fifty thr cents, received thiriynine lashes on his
bare back yesterday daily Herald 25h.
We requested TO state on behalf OF George
Sampson, free man of color of this place, son oil
James Sampson, Carpenter, that he is not The person
referred 10, who is. we believe, originally from Fay.
eteville James Sampson is well known here as a
very worthy man, and his family enjoy The same
character The person referred to is no relative.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

vs. Last evening the opposition held meeting at
the Court House The brass band was in attendance.
Otherwise the meeting rather thin. 1t is hard
to raise crowd. Or. F. J. Hill delivered address
nnnn The subject Of the public lands ID.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

We are now fully able to authenticate the rumor
which alluded to last week of the probable post.
ponement of the marriage ct the Princess Royal till
January next Several reasons have conduced to
this postponement, and one is, that the residence
preparing for the Prince and Princess in Berlin will
not be completed and fit for occupation until the close
of the year. This place the residence of the
father of the present King of Prussia, but has been
for many years much neglected. lis furniture well
as its decorations requireda complete renewal, and
the building itself great extent of ornamental re-
pair with the additions necessary to modern notions
of luxury and comfort. Prince Frederick Williams
it is expected will arrive nhis country about the lat
ter end of May or the beginning OF June-the pre-
else time my, perhapss be influenced by the Qneens
recovery. Had the marriage taken place in autumn
as originally proposed the royal bride and bridegroom
were to have remained some time in England but as
the nuptials have been postponed some months, the
Prince and Princess will, il is expected proceed at
once to Berlin.-Conrt Journal Aprh L
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Through some mistake. gentleman. in the south
of Ireland, led off the dance, at ball, out of his
turn: The person appointed to the post of honor
nged the intruder and received the following
reply ST., cannot understand why, because
opened ball at night, ball should open me in the
morning
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Fire In Mobile,

MOBILE, April 28-A fire in this city to-day hal
destroyed two warehouses and four thousand bales
hay. together with other merchandise. The loss il
estimated at $30.O0O-insured for $4,000. ON
man was killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

INCOME OF THE GREEAvHLE RAILRoAD.We I'M
destand that this Road has yielded during the past
year. $3O7 1903 80 cents, which is increase of $685.
1876 "a cents on the income of last year. The Road
is rep orted to be in good condition, and the Com
pany will be able, during the present summer, pay
the whole interest on the assessment of stock. This
is the dawn of light. In few years we may expect
the assessment to be paid in full, and dividends on
the stock. The Road has cost So, 666875 80 cents,
whilst the capital paid in, together with the assess
nent of stock, is only S1,354,11s 90 cents The
stockholders have only paid half of the cost Of
the road. The other half the Road has paid itself
The debts and liabilities of the Road are Sl,312,756
80 cents The Road is said to be worth great deal
more than the cost The Company have paid the
interest their debt, 5,oOO have betrayed all the
expenses of last year, and have 1888 80 cents
of annual profits to pay interest on assessments If
the debt of the Company was extingushed, it would
be able to pay out of the nett profits of the Road five
per cent on the whole cost of the Road, ten per
cent on the capital -Pntriot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Democratic Meeting.

Pursuant to a very brief notice, goodIy portion
of the Democratic citizens of town met in the Court
House last evening" "wednesday, April 29th.) The
meeting was organized by calling w. T. J. Vann,
Esq, President of the Democratic Association to the
Chair, and requesting MIR. S. R. Bunting 10 act as
Secretary.
The chairman explained the bject of the meeting.
which was to take into consideration tho approach.
ing election for Commissioners of Navigation. He
urged upon his fellow democrats the duty they owed
to themselves their principles and their candidates.
reasons why they should exert themselves.
The meeting was addressed BIZ Thomas H. Ashe,
Geo Houston, and Eli w. Hall. Esqs The address
es made were able and interesting. although wholly
without pref aration on the part OF any OF the gen.
temen
At the close of Mr. Halls stirring remarks. mo.
tion was made and carried, that the meeting adjourn
TO assemble again in the same place on Saturday eve
ming next, at y O'Clock.
Considering the shortness of the notice the atten.
dance was very good indeed and per7aded by an
excellent spirt-he 81 rit of going 10 work to elect
the ticket.
Let us say word about that ticket. None OF the
gentlemen composing it lad their names placed on
1t at their own instance-none sought the nomna-
ton, but all, in fact, yielded to the desire of their
party friends when they consented to be candidates.
Thus pushed forward by their party, with person
al ends gain, but the contrary trouble and pos.
sble responsibility 10 encounter it is surely the duty
of the party to come forward fully fairly and in good
faith and give to the ticket united support-a sup
port by every man in the party and to every man on
the ticket No splitting nor scratching of Democrat
ic tickets ought to be thought. There improper
name on the tcket-nO one No name that ought
to be scratched. We know every of the FIVE
and we know them TO be all good and suitable men