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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23
st. Charles Hotel.

ST. CHARLES, FLOYD CO., O.,............. IOWA.
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, PRopRIEron.
Walkers line of Stages leave this House for
all points, daily.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23

A JOKE UPON THE DocroR.-Quite a
joke happened TO one Of the Doctors.
the other day. He ordered some very
powerful medicines for sick boy, and
the father not liking the appearance of
it, forced it down the cats throat, and
when the Doctor called and inquired
whether the powders had cured the
boy, the father replied; No we didn't
give it to him." Good heavens 7"
said the Doctor, :" is the child living ?"
Yes but the old cat isn't we gave
it to her, The Doctor left.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23
4oetrg.
The Far Distant West.

Come with to the land where the tall Cedars grow
Where the autumn leaves rustic meath the tread Of tn
doe;
Come list to the birds that are building their nests
In the tall forest trees Of the far distant West.
Come with to the land where the wild beast heard
As he mingIes his howl with the song of the bird,
Where the woodman returned from his labor finds rest
In his rudely built cot of the far distant West.
Come with where the whoop of the red is shrill
As he starts the wild deer which at their will
Where he sits in his gwam with his bow at his breast
With heart that's as right as his own sunny West.
Come with where the hunter returns from the chase
To meet at his log hut a tender embrace,
Where he greetS with smile the one he loves best
A paradise then Is his home in the West.
Come with to the land where the forest bound lake
Is ruled with nought but the Indian wake,
With nought but the birch bark canoe on its breast
Is the home Of the red man in the bright sunny West
Come with me let build us a cot meath the shade
Of some stately old oak in the far forest glade
And there like hermit in quietude rest.
From the cares of this life in the far distant West.
Come with me and We'll sweety pass liles sunny hours
Tll deck thy fair brow with the wild mountain flowers
L gather the wild rose TO place at thy breast
As through the groves of the far distant West
Come with and We'll sit meath the moons gentle ray
While the light evening breezes wait our sad thought,
away.
And there Wen prepare for that last happy rest
la land that's still brighter than the far distant West
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23

KISSING AT CERTAIN AGE.-A cele-
bratcd dandy was one evening in
company with a young lady, and OBJ
serving her kiss her favorite poodle,
he advanced, and begged the like fa-
vor, remarking that she ought to have
as much charity for him as she had
shown to the dog.
Sir" said the belle, i never kiss
ed my dog when he was puppy"
The fellow took the hint, and was
off instantcr
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23
Business 1irtttorv.

Business Cards Of five lines less will be inserted III
this column for S. 90 per annum For each addi'ioha
lne over five one dollar will be charged
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-23

AGENTS FOR ISTEIIlGEScER:
ny.S N PFrTEyGuL Co, Newspaper Advertising
Agents No ll9 Nassau street, New York. aud 10 State
Street, Boston. 80 -
ScRvxy GALL AGHER, Advertising Agents, No. H.,
Masonic Temple Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois.
Business men. or others residing in Boston, New
York and Chicago wishing advertise in the lntehgen
ecr subscribe for the same will be able to gain all
necessary information By nqurng of the above named
hrms.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Masonic Cave Water Works.

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE But PUBLIC BENEFIT.
d f. GEORGE would respectfully inform the
ID. citizens Of Volcano that having purchased the
Alpha Water Works together with the Hills Spring,
that they now be abundantly, satisfactorily and
unfailingly supplied with pure limped spring wa
ter from the celebrated
"OLD .aLdSONTC C.aVE SPRING.
as also from the ALPHA WATER WORKS and
the FAMOUS HILLS Spring.
To those acquainted, it is unnecessary to speak
of the superiority of these springs over all others in
this vicinity for all domestic purposes the Sierra
Nevada's produce no purer or better.
This enterprise was commenced and has been
finished with view to the protection of property
from the ravages of fire. as well as for the comforts
and conveniences Of domestic purposes 1t re-
mains with those interested to encourage ii not.
The whole mechanism is as well done as any work of
the same extent and character in this or any other
country. The plumbing work has been and will
be done by one of the best mechanics in the State.
tariff OF prices to meet near practicable the
exegencies of this particular business, has been
adopted. and no material change will be made.
tender thanks to my patrons for what encourage
ment have received, and inform those who may
wish to become So, or who wish information on the
subject that they can be accommodated by calling
upon Il. l.. GEORGE, Proprietor.
aug 2 4l-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04

Tr T. II. CZaDEay's

GRAND MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE
Sacramento st.. below Montgomery, opposite
Pacific Mail Steamship Companys olnce
EsrAgrrsgrp FOR THE PERMANENT CURE OF ALL PRI-
vArE AND CHRONIC DISEASES, AND THE SUPPRESS
SION or QUAcKERY
DRLJ CZAPKAY, late in the Hungarian
4 Revolutionary War, Chief Physician to the goth
Regiment of Honveds, Chief Surgeon to the Militia
rv Hosptal of Pesth, Hungary, and late lecturer
diseases of the Urinary Organs and Diseases of
Women and Children, has opened his Institute for
the cure of all forms of private diseases, such as
syphilis, gonorrhpa, nocturnal emissions, and all
the consequences OF self abuse. In the first stage
of syphlitic gonorrhoeal diseases, he guarantees
a cure in a few DAYS. without inconvenience to the
patient or hindrance to his business. When pa
tient, by neglect or improper treatment has devel-
oped the symptoms of secondary syphilis such as
buboes or painful swellings of the roins, ulcers
in the throat or nose, which if not checked de-
sroy the soft parts and cause the bones to mortify
separate aud come away, leaving the sufferer hide
GUS to behold; or when spoiches and pimples break
out upon the skin, when he has painful sweilings
upon the bones, or when his constitution is injured
so as to predispose to consumption or constitutional
disease, the Doctor guarantees cure or asks no
pay.
In RHEUMATISM, chronic or acute in DYS-
ENTERY or DIARH0EA he has safe and ehectual
remedies. For the treatment of the consequences
Of self abuse such as nocturnal emissions, head
ache, timidity, pains in the back and limbs, with
general weakness. loss of appetite loss of memory,
injury to the sight restlessness confusion of IDEAS
dislike for society, and feeling of WEAKNESS of
life; with the nervous system so exeitable that
slight noises shock or startle the patient making
his existance miserable. For the above maladies
the Doctor will guarantee cure or ask no COM
pensation lie can be consulted free of charge
and invites all to CALL as it will cost them nothing
and may be much to their advantage.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Awful Tragedy.

One of the most dreadful tragedies that
has ever occurred perhaps. within the limits
of California, took place at Secret Diggings,
Placer county, on the evening of the oath
inst The following particulars we copy from
the Union:
"An Englishman named Joseph Lester a
miner, has been living for the last month
with his wife in a cabin, on the Sacramento
and Auburn road, short distance above the
Fountain House. At abont five O'Clock in
the evening, Lester quit working at his sluices
and went to the cabin, and deliberately shot
his wife dead with double barrel shot gun,
after which he consummated bis diabolical
deed by blowing his own brains out with the
remaining barrel. No one else was present at
the time, although there are number of
miners cabins within a short distance; but
the reports of the gun were heard by several
persons, who thought nothing unusual of the
noise, until, perhaps, ten minutes after, when
Testers partner came to the cabin, and found
the woman lying on the ground, in front of
the door, with her head in pool of blood,
and life entirely extinct, the shot ia king ef-
feet on the right side of her head On look
ing into the door of the cabin, he beheld
Testers lifeless body on the floor, in large
pool of blood, and the brains scattered over
the ceiling, sides, bed and floor His head
was split in two from the point of the nose
clear to the top. The gun was lying on Les
ter's body with his right hand firmly grasp
ing it. 1t seemed that Lester had deliber-
ately took off his boots, either before or af
ter he shot his wife, and pulled the trigger of
the gun with the big toe of one Of his feet
Mrs. Lester is of Irish descent, 26 years
Of age and is the mother Of fine little girl
seven years old
Mrs. l.. is said to have been very much ad-
dicted to drinking, and consequently would
be very insulting to her husband, upon whose
feelings her conduct preyed SO heavily as to
unfit him for labor; becoming melancholy,
and life burden to him, with a drunken
wife, he became so unnamed as to commit
the dreadful crimes of murder and suicide!
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
CERTIFICATE

l, the undersigned, having been under the treat
ment of DR.. l.. J. Czapkay, although unsolicited.
feel called upon to give publicity to the efficacy Of
his treatment, hoping that by doing, may be
instrumental in preventing Others from the fearful
suffering and misery which | experienced, and
which so often result from the perncious practice
of pretenders My disease has been that Of physi-
cal and mental debility, which follows in conse-
quence of the indisoreton of youth. The agones
which endured are, perhaps, unnecessary for me
to detail; they are known to those who have expe-
renced them. Suffice it to say, that having called
the services of Dr. l.. j. Czapkay in requisition,
all my expectations which may have formed of
him were more than realized. would, therefore,
recommend Dr. Czapkay to all who may find them
selves afflicted with that dreadful malady, my OBJ
ject in so doing being sympathy for suffering hui
manity, and heartfelt desire of relieving them
ID. J. DAHLEE, Printer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
City and County of San Francisco o.
On this 3lst day Of July A. d. 1856, before me,
VIM. c. Jewett, Notary Public, personally appeared
D. J. Dahlee known to me, being duly sworn, did
depose aud say that the contents of the card here
with signed by him is true.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
!. KLAuRER. Yo
AUBER, Vol F. MANDLEBAuM,
SACRAMENTO STORE.

Fire-proof Brick Building, Main street, Volcano.
DEG leave to announce to their friends and the
ID public generally, that they will in future do
STRICT CASH BUSINESS,
And thus be enabled to furnish their customers with
goods at much lower rates than formerly charged
We are constantly receiving the largest assortment
of Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Crockery Glass
ware, Hardware Mining Tools, Clothing, Bootsand
Shoes. &C., which they are now offering at unprece-
dencd low prices Our motto is mo credit, quick
sales and small profits"
We wish to draw particular attention to our well
assorted stock of Foreign and Domestic Liquors,
Wines, Syrups, &C., consisting in part of
Brandy-Superior French.
0tard, Dupuy Co.
" American.
Whiskey-Old Monongahea
Bourbon.
/" Irish.
" Scotch.
Gn-Hoand in qts
Dts
90 hills
American do.
Rum-Old Jamaica.
New England.
English Porter and Scotch Ale.
Port, Hook, Sauterne and Claret Wines, Cham
pagne, &c., &c.
n B.-Goods purchased at our Store, will be de-
lvered FREE OF CHARGE at any of the mining
camps in this vicinity.
mar. 20. 2s-ly
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
FOR BARS.

WE CALL THE PARTICULAR ATTENTION
w of Barkeepers and the Retail Trade to our
large and well selected stock of Liquors etc super
ior TO any ever offered in this market, which we
intend to sell Wholesale at the par of Sacramento
PRICES.
Long Experience in this branch of business, and
by making our purchases a large SCALE at the
LOWEST PRICES, we are enabled to offer
INDICTMENTS WHICH CANNOT FAIL
To satisfy.
French and'American Brandes, assorted;
Holland and American Gin, ,,
Jamaica RUNS,
Cherry Brandy, Port Wine, Gala Wine
Sherry Wine Hook Wine, Claret
Haut Sauternes;
Bocker's Stomach Bitters, Stougutou Bitters
and Peppermint
Absynthe, Amisette, Curacao, Maraschino
Kirscho Wasser, Krmmel and other cordials;
Porter and Ales,
Lemon, Raspberry and Strawberry Syrup;
Syrup de CONNIE, and all other kinds of
Syrups
Also keep full and well assorted stock of Cigars,
Pipes, Tobacco, Playing Cards, Matches etc.
AT THE CHEAPEST PRICES.
Also keep good assortment of all kinds of BAR
fxtures Decanters, Tumblers, Beer Glasses, Wine
Glasses, Long Glasses, Pitchers, &C., &c, at b,
Centre Store. THEURkAUF * Co.
oct Is 52-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Administrator Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons hold
l ing debts, demand or claims against the estate
of Michael Keenan,, deceased, TO present the same
with the proper vouchers to the undeEslfAed at
his Office in Drytown, Amador county, Cafhornia
within ten months from the date hereof or st4h
debts. demands and claims will be forever barred
All persons indebted to said Michael Keenan,, de-
ceased. are requested to make immediate payment
20 the undersigned.
By order of the Probate Court.
J. b. KING,
Public Administrator.
March 9th, 1857.
mar IL zl-aw
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
House, sign and Carriage Painting

L. II. CHASE, JACKSON
n ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Vol
IL cano and jackson that he is prepared to do all
kinds of
PLqLN .a.N.D FANCY SIGN P.fLNTLNG
at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms. ,
gsy- Carriage painting executed in SUPERIOR
STYLE
Orders left at the Ledger Office will be attended
to, promptly.
jackson August 27, 1856.
ong 70 45-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04

GPERMAT0RRH01A, or Local Weakness, Ner
- vous Debility Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness
of the Limbs aud Back Indsposition and lncapa
blity for Labor and Study, Dullness of Apprehen-
sion. Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society Love of
Solitude, Timdty self Distrust Dizziness Head
ache Involuntary Discharges, Pains in the Side,
Affections of the Eyes, Pimples the face, sexual
and other inirmates in man, areeurcd without fail
by the Justly celebrated Physician and Surgeon, l..
j. CZAPKAY. His method of curing diseases is
new, unknown to others) and hence the great sue
sess All consultations, by letter or otherwise free.
Address L. j. Czapkay, San Francisco, Cal.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
washington Restaurant.

MAIN STREET, JACKSON.
U,IIIS HOUSE has recently been renovated and
refurnished, and is now kept in the best style
possible The subscriber would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally, that he will be
pleased to wait upon them at any time 1t may suit
their pleasure to call upon him.
nzo- Meals to order, at all hours Of the day and
night Board.by the week or day. ~sG
In connection with the restaurant will be found
superior lodging apartments, CLEAN BEDS AND
ROOMS well ventilated
Jackson. August 29th 1856
aug 30 4o-u
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
New Road to Volcano.

Gm a. =. TEN MILES THE BEST AND
- gryy <[rls shortest road via Drytown.
sss--zzs@SssSessz-2-5 Upper and Lower Rancheria.
Browns Mill, Fort Ann and Fort John.
ON AND AFTER JULY THE LIST, A. D. 1856,
the above line will leave the office of the California
Stage Company "a street, between and X, and
Merchants Hotel X street. at six o'clock A, NJ. for
the above places arriving at Volcano at two P. NJ.
Returning, will leave the Empire Hotel, Volcano,
at four o'clock a. NJ. passing through the above
named places, and arriving at Sacramento at II
O'Clock NJ in time to connect with the
STEAMER S FOR SAN FRANCO
Passengers booking their names at the Merchants
notel or Orleans Hotel, WIN be called for at any
part of the city. Office in Volcano at the Empire
Hotel C0OVER x Co,
julyl2 3S-tf Pr0prietors.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
THANKFULNESS

Is the incentive TO gratitude Below we publish
the volutary certificate of two of the sufferers from
the pangs of disease. who having recovered their
former health, and impeled 10y gratitude, make
known their cases and the remedial agent and their
statements are authenticated by a Notary Public.
The demands of society imperiously command their
publicity, and we commend their perusal to the
attention Of those afflicted
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
TO THE LADIES or caLH0RAz4.

L. J. CZAPKAY. NJ. d., Physician, Surgeon and Ac-
coucher invites the attention of sick and afflicted
females laboring under the various forms of Dis
eases of the Brain Lungs, Heart. Liver Stomach
Womb, Blood, Kidneys, and all diseases peculiar to
their sex. The Doctor is eiecting more cures than
any other other Physician in California. Let no
false delicacy prevent you, but apply Immediately
and save yourselves from painful suierings and
premature death. All married ladies whose deli
cate health or other circumstances do not allow to
have an in their families should call at DR.. L. j.
Czapkay's Medical Institute. and they will receive
every possible reliefand help. The Doctors rooms
are so arranged that he can be consulted without
fear of molestaton.
5zs~ All consultations (by letter or otherwise }
free Addres to DIR. l.. J. CZAPKAY.
Medical Institute. Sacramento street. below Mont
gomery, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Company S
office.
mar 2S 23-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Notice.

PROPOSALS will be received by the pys me- fri
/ Supervisors OF Amador county, up '.s ~ of ih'
Monday in February, 1851 for taking e91' o .ate d
INDECENT sick Of said county Proposals Eth n he las
what sum per head per week said SICK VIII, neee,f
ished with board. nurses and all other ssld ai
that may be required for the comfort u and ars-
gent sick. aside from medicine, mealeal reor
cal service the contract to continue 9TIi g6g Clss
jan l7-3t II. D ia -
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Summons.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, J
County of Amador.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Amador.
In the District Court of the Fifth r,a,-,
rranc;s Marte, p,aia,se wv nun judicial Distic
Francis Mar'el f'onf.G, Action brouOb, | :.
District Cours " ihas
Fifth Judicial MI. u, ae
H' and the complain :,
IN the county Of An'N
Louis Martel, Defendant clerk of said .e nj., o. DE
The People of the State Of California Co., cOuft
ing; to LOUIS .sLaRTEL. ~ ''ena Greet
N0U are hereby required to apnoar +.
L brought against you by the above nv. "'l action
tiff, in the District Court Of the Fifth Jrda plain
trict in and for the county of Amador "nt uvai Ds
wer the complaint filed therein, Ia conv y, 10 al'
accompanies this summons,) within ten da-. "Aea
elusive OF the day oil service y after the serc leE
you of this summons-if served within .sgl'loe @
ty; if served out of this county but with , eoll
dcial District, within twenty DAYS or iro".s 's d.
Of said District, then within forty does veg ont
ment by default will be taken against W., VI Jads
The said action isbrought to enforce M Iu'
of the sum of Two Thousand and Eigb1Y payment
lars and Thirty-two cents, with interest ~ Ve .t Dol
of ten per cent. per annum on the sum of so,. 1 a
from the 2Sth OF january, 1856. until W,.. sy
1886; also interest on Sl0sl 30 from SIN Of ufA
1856: also interest on $1,000 from lst oe VI Aay
1856 until paid at same rate per annum. dro.
two certain promssory notes as set forth &.
complaint, and if you fail to appear and anlr u, a4
said complaint as above required tbo ,1ei r,e ll
will take Judgment against YOU for ,to tp"ili
interest and cost above specified '"' ue@
Given under my hand and tbo G.,
the District Court Of the Finn ~ ~, o.
IL. 81 cial District, this Sth day of no.IL olo
Der, in the year Of our Lord ono I'm nf
and eight hundred and fftv.si, 'u04s
JIG, SHlPMAN Clerl
County OF AMADoR, con
State of California, Oouh'y Judge in Chamber
Francis Martel
VS..
Louis Martel.
1t appearing to my satisfaction by tho orsa.-,, .
Z. Martel that the aforesaid defendant has d.
from this State aforesaid and il likewise pared
to me by the affidavit Of r. NJ Briggs Fsd rt@lg @.g
cause Of action exists in favor OF said nl,i..a
against said defendant. do Therefore orier .i. .a
the service Of summons in this case aoressii 'u1 ~
made by publication in the Volcano T,Ja..
newspaper published in said county O, Amo6o, a.
the space OF fourteen weeks from the date or ,'
order.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set pvb..,
on this 18th day of December. A. d. 1855 ''''
MARION W. GORDOV
County Judge Amador County CJ
dec 20 q.iI~
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Notice.

TNIlE notes and accounts of the late firm of Mess
l. Kelly &Symons, of this place, purchased by me
at Sherlh's sale, have been deposited with c. b.
Woodruff Of the Pacific Express for collection. Mr.
Woodruland A. l. Houghtaling are both authorised
to receipt for collections Of notes accounts.
Volcano, Sept. IA, 56 MURRY FLAGG.
sept 20 ASSN
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
DROApWAY STREET, JACKsO

BROADWAY STREET, JACKSON
TNIIIS saloon is situated on Broadway three doors
i from Water street, in the most pleasant loca-
tion in jackson. The Saloon is large, airy and
at all times cool and the BAR is furnished with the
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS that the country Affords
Fancy Ice Drinks gotten up in the best possible
style Cigars of the best brands and flavor that
can be procured in San Francisco, kept constantly
on hand.
TWO OF THE BEST .M4RBLE BED
BILLRDTABIEs in the State are kept in this saloon
for the accommodation of those who desire to amuse
themselves in this pleasant exercise.
Among other important articles not usually found
in the Saloons of California are the following
leading journals of the United States and Europe,
which are kept expressly for the customers of the
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
illustrated Lon n. Y. Herald; Cal Chronicle;
don News; n. Y Tribune; Alta California;
Bells Life in n. Q. Delta; Sacramento city
London; Mo. Republican; Union;
London Punch; Echo due Pa State Journal
Ballous Picto- cidc; Volcano Ledger
rial; Spirit Of the Amador Senti-
Boston Journal; Age mel
In addition to the above papers the proprietor
keeps a general assortment of Historical Works
and Magazines.
The undersigned invites his friends and the pub
lie generally to give hima CALL and he will promise
to give them the best in town.
GEO. S. STEVENS, Proprietor.
aug 42-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
NOiice.

PROPOSALS will be received by the aio,r pv" neil
| Supervisors Of Amador county, a. 'uSm sor rh.
regular meeting, from Physicians stating and Sur
sum they will furnish Medicines, MedlIS Sarntg Hs
gcal attendance to the inmates OF the Og Tbe BosI
ptal and Jail during the current year
reserying the right to reject all BIDS rc11 Clerk
jan l7-3t II. D hAiO--l -
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Cheap for Cash.
sACRAMENTO
ASSAY OFFICE. :
Harris, IIarchand a. Co.,

MO l07 street, Sacramento, and East street
y near the corner of Second, Mar yspIie, will
continue to carry on the business of .HEL1LNG,
REFINING and .fSSaYLN'G Geld and Ores
of every description. We guarantee the correct
ness Of our Assays, and bind ourselves to pay any
difference that may arise with any Of the U. ;.
Mints. Returns made in from to II hours. in
BARS OR COIN. Specimens of Quartz assayed
and valued. Terms for assaying the same as in
San Francisco.
H. HARRIS,
ID. MARCHAND,
OIL HARRINGTON,
feb 21 lS-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-04-04
Medical Card.

nR. J. SCHUMER takes the liberty to announce
- to his friends and the public in general, that
he has commenced practising medicine.
Office at the bridge in front of Masonic Hall.
Der Unerzechnete, erlaubt sich seinen Freunden
und Bekannten gehorsamst ais Doctor der Medicin
zu empfehlen, J. SCHUMER-
nov 2-tf