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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

0z- Myer, Truelt, a leading member of the San
Francisco Vigilance Committee, was arrested at New
ork an the 9th inst, on board the steamer Illinois
at the suit of Reuben Maloney, exiled Californian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

BY the ARRIVAL oil The steamer Africa at New York
on the 9th inst, We have news from Europe down to
the Oath ult.
The London Morning Herald announces that a
cabinet council was held on the Dist, when the sub
ect Of reconstruction of the cabinet was discussed.
and that offers of another coalition were made some
weeks ago. Among other changes ii is SAID that
Gladstone will be replaced in the exchequer.
The crew of the Confederation, ashore in the Mer-
sey, had been saved. 1t feared The vessel would
prove total loss.
The merchants of the princ pal commercial cities
of France had appealed to the Emperor on behalf OF
the French citizens who suffered by the destruction
of Greytown by the American frigate Cyane.
The British feet had captured the forts OF Busbiek
and the Island O. Harnack, the Persian Gulf. 1t
rumored, also, that the Russians had occupied
AstruCan.
Later advices from China state that the Chinese
authorities continuing obstinate, the British had
taken and destroyed the " French Folly Fort" and
were bombadng Canton. The Chinese had fired
the foreign factories. The Oriental Agra aud Mer-
camille Banks were also burned. The " sheIIing of
Canton commenced just the mail steamer wa'
departing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

BADLY ScARED,-The editor of of the Toledo Com.
merctat tell the following story on mis- friend Sol
omon:''
Yer see," said the gallant Solomon, 81 was out in
the woods one day. ami stepped on something that
ratified. [ looked down and saw my foot was on a
tremendous rattesnake." And, said Mr. Solomon
in bold voice, ''if yer a scared critter,
twas that ere rattesnake 81
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

WHITE SHAD.-The first white shad of this season
wa brought to market Tuesday morning. and sold toI
So per pair.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

CHANGED HIS DINNER HoUR.-A London paper
gives very gratifying account of the progress
Christianity has made in New Zealand. chief OF
that cannibal country questioned by one of the
missionaries how far the study of the Scriptures
has broken him of his unnatural disposition for hui
man flesh. The chief answered proudIy--You mis-
sionary men have done much good. never eat my
enemies on tSundy' now
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

o. The ice was breaking IN the Western MYERS at
latest dates Several steamers had been sunk by the
i batting ice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13
THE EIGH TY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE
BATTLE OF MOORE's CREEK,

Will be celebrated on the BATTLE-GROUND the 9th OF
February, 1857.
The cornerstone of Monument commemorative OF the
gallant deeds of ancestors will be lad and an Grafton
wi be delivered by distinguished orator A Barbecue
viii be furnished, and splendid band Of music will be IN
attendance.
Arrangements have been made with the Wilmington &
Weldon Railroad Company, by which hafprice only will
be charged persons going to and returning from the Ceebra-
tion.
Steamboats, will be in readiness to convey persons from
Wilmington to the Celebration and back again.
81 The Military Companies of the State, the public
generally and the ladies especially respectfully invited
to attend the Celebration.
John N M Rnhv Gem. of Arrang't
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

ENGLISH SECRET SERVICE MoNEy.-We see by
London paper that G49 ALI expended last year
by the British Government, for secret services about
100000 for the home, and the remainder for foreign
service We wonder how much of this RedpaIh anu
other abolition emissaries in this country received.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

Potters Spirit Of the Times has an account of a
dreadful old fellow, who would rather tell lie on
six months credit, than tell the truth for cash.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

Further Foreign Items PEI. Steamer Alps.
We Gull from exchange papers the following
items brought over by the Steamer Alps from Havre.
The Constitutional contains article on the pros
porous condition OF the United States. and describes
the pIehoric state of The treasury of the republic
1t says:
1.-The United States have superiority Eng
land in the state OF their finances. The American
treasury is full to the brm, and government hesltates
on the choice of the which should be employ
ed to bleed this peboric treasury. The evil
already great last year. but it has become worse and
the government of " ashington is literally embar-
raised by its wealth At this moment the represen-
taiives of the country are occupied in modifying the
customs tariffs, with the view of diminishing the
principal source OF this excess Of revenue. whiCn
real trouble to the country. But the chamber is
placed between two dangers If it maintains the
actual duties II exposes the treasury to the danger
of swelling beyond all limits, and entails serious diff
hcuties On government If 1t diminishes these du-
ties 1t wihdraws from the national industry The pre-
econ which permits it to expand. to become rigor-
ous and capable of struggling with success against
the most experienced nations Of Europe
We do not know what measures will be taken to
eve the treasury. In TRUTH it is farmore tolerable
position than that OF other States whose principal anx
ETY. Is how to fill their treasury vaults but can,
moreover, assert with gertrude thai 10 spite of Ger
tain element of dscord, the position of The United
States has never been brilliant than at the pres
ent period"
The PRU,s.-It is proposed to have a convention
of newspapers in Virginia, to be held at Staunon,
for the be nef of the press, and endeavo 10 intro
duce the cash system Tor and ADVERTISE
meats We should be glad to see the cash system
adopted by the North Carolina press. Under such a
system they coaA furnish their papers at cheaper
rates, and could present better papers, both in APP
! pearance and IN matter. We have been operating
under the cash system for nearly twelve months. and
we are in every respect satisfied with it, have
reason to believe subscribers Our list is
now as large ii was. except during exciting
State campaigns and subscriptions all reia-
BILE, for they are in ready money.-Ralegh Standard.
We very much approve of the cash system, and
have adopted it as far practicable, and hope in
the course of short time to be able DO away with
the credit sys tenn entirely We find that, so far as
we have adopted cash payments for transient adver
tisenents, the plan works we'll, both to interest
and the interest of patrons. 1t costs them less
| and saves lis vast deal of trouble.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13
NOTICE,

ON and after this day. January 12h 1857, all TRANSIENT
Advert, ements MUST Be PAID FOR IN ADVANCE, in
cash, before they will be inserted.
Our friends the country well in tOwni will please
bear this mind and remit the amount they are willing to
Law out advertising with the copy they wish inserted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

I q. I. G NqHbAYE'I Gem. of Arrans't.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-13

By the Arrival of The steamer Africa at New York
on the 9th inst, We have newr from Europe down to
| the Oath ult
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26

INFERIOR BooKs.-Inferior books are
to be rejected in an age and time when
we are courtcd by whole libraries, and
when no mans life is long enough to COM
pass even those which are good, and great
and famous. Why should we bow down
at puddles, when we can approach freely
to the crystal spring heads of science and
letters? Half the reading of most peo-
pie is snatched up at random. Many
stupefy themselves over the dullness of
authors who ought never to have escaped
oblivion. The invention of paper and
printing especially the production of
both by new motive power-may be
said to have overdone the matter, and
made it too easy to be born into the world
of authorship. The race would be bene-
fted by some new invention for strang-
ling nine out of ten that sue for publicity.
No man can do his friend or child more
real service than to snatch from his hand
the book that relaxes and efemlnates
him, lest he destroy the solids and make
his fiber faccid by the slops and hashes
of catch-penny press. But especially is
he benefactor who instills the principle
that no composition should be deliber-
ately sought, which is not good, beneficial
and above mediocrity.-Dr. Alexander.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
ThankiulHeSS is the Incentive TO Gratitude.
C L h IF C A T f.


The Undersigned desirous of acquainting
those who may be unfortunate enough to be
similarly afflicted, where a permanent relief of
their sufferings may be obtained, feels it his
duty to thus publicly express his most sincere
gratitude to DR.. l.. j. Czapkay for the perma-
nent recovery of his health. Borne down by
the distressing symptoms incident to the Wis
cious practice of uncomfortable passion in
youth; depressed in body and mind, unable to
perform even the most trifling duty imposed
upon the daily avocations of life, | sought the
advice of many physicians, who at first re-
garded my disease as of tritling Importance );
but alas after n few weeks and in several
instances months, of their treatment, | found
to my unutterable horror, that instead of re-
lief; my symptoms became more alarming in
their torture; and being told by one that my
disease, being principally confined to the brain
medicines would be of little consequences |
despaired of ever reganing my health, strength
and energy and, as a last resort and with
but faint hope, called upon DR.. Czapkay,
who after examining my case, prescribed some
medicine which almost instantly relieved me
of the dull pain and dizziness in my head
Encouraged by this result, | resolved to place
myself Immediately under his care, and by
strict obedience to all his directions and ad-
vice, my head became clear, my ideas collected,
the constant pain in my back and groins, the
weakness of my limbs, the nervous reaction of
my whole body on the slightest alarm or ex-
citement the misanthropy and evil forebo-
dngs the Self-distrust and want of confidence
in Others the incapability to study, and want
of resolutions; the frightful, exciting, and at all
times pleasurable dreams at night, followed
by involuntary discharges, have all disap-
peared and, in fact, in two months after hav-
ing consulted the Doctor, | felt as if inspired
by new life-that life which, but a short
time ago, | contemplated TO end by my own
hand.
With view to guard the unfortunate from
falling into the snares of incompetent quacks,
deem it my duty to offer this testimony to
the merit and skill of DR.. Czapkay, and rec
ommend him to all who may stand in need of
medical advice, being assured by my own ex-
perience, that once under his care a radical
and permanent cure will be effected.
B. F. FILLMORE.
State OF California, county of San Francisco
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7th
day of April, A. D. 1856. Signed
JOHN MIDDLETON, Notary Public. L. 81
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26

CONDITION OF SToCKToN.-Referring to some
comparison that has been instituted between
San Francisco and other California cities, and
somewhat to the disparagement of the latter,
the Republican of December 9th, gives the fol-
lowing expose of the condition of Stockton:
"The entire debt of Stockton is S24O,00o,
all funded, for which she has divers improve
ments of substantial and permanent charac-
ter to show. She has never failed to meet
the interest on her debt at maturity. The
idea of reputation has never been advanced
here. The city taxes are lower than those OF
any other city in the State. The government
issues no scrip but pays all demands in cash.
The revenue of the city, (apart from direct
taxation) is amply sufficient for all current ex-
penses including interest on the debt. The
charter limits the municipal expenditures,
under severe penalties, to $4,000 per annum
Within the past week, the city debt has been
materially reduced, by the redemption of un
matured bonds, from the surplus money in the
treasury.
There have been fewer failures amongst
merchants, bankers and other business men
here, since lS49, than in any other city or
town in the State. The city government of
Stockton is neither inefficient nor extravagant
On the contrary, the only complaint made here
against the municipal government, is that of
excessive economy
So far from running in debt, we are, as al
ready remarked, reducing the old Indebtedness
by redeeming bonds from the surplus funds IN
the treasury. So far as we have the means of
judging, the city government has no partisan
or other favorites to reward; and, consequent
ly, we think there is no money expended IN
that direction.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
DR.. j. c.. Y OsU n G. ,
ale Professor at The University |

Laie ffOitSS0f al lhe University PenlSylVanla'
CAN BE FOUND AT OLD STAND,
corner Of Montgomery and California streets,
San Francisco,
W here lie can be consulted privately and
with the utmost confidence. by the afflicted. at
all hours, daily, from A. NJ. until p. NJ -
(Cnre always guaranteed or no pay required
The indulgence in secret practice is the most
certain, though not always the most immedi-
ate ana ulrect avenue to destruction Physi-
clahs OF all ages have been most unanimously
OF opinion That the loss of one ounce of SEMI
nal SecreuonS, by unnatural aid or emissions
wea1ens the system more than the abstraction
of forty ounces of blood One of the r1psr
writers on medical Jurisprudence states that
three-fonrths of the insane owe their maladv
to such abuse.
How important, then, it is for every one
having the least cause to suspect any trouble
in that way, to attend to it immediately even
one single occurrences should be sufficient tn
cause doubt, and much more so if the person
had ever INDUCED in the soul-killing habit
The treatment pursued by the justly celebra-
ted DR.. j. G. Young, in cases of seminal weak =
ness, impotency, sterility, nervous debility and
paralysis, (the last is the most dangerous, and
when it once occurs, incurable,) is not sur
passed by any Physician in the country. 1t is
the same as that followed by him for years,
under the guidance of the world-renouned
Ricord of Paris, and Acton of London Dr.
1oung's office is at the corner of Montgomery
and California Streets, where he can be CON
suited on that and all other private diseases,
with the utmost confidence and secrecy Dr.
Young will warrant perfect cure, or make no
charge.
n. B.-Letters inclosing $1,000 will receive
prompt attention. The Doctors time being so
much taken up that he cannot attend to letters
unless paid for it.
2. S.-Apartments privately arranged.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
ASPECTS OF OUR LARGE CITE,

ASPECTS OF OUR LARGE CITIES
When men die, corruption commonly be-
gins after death, but when nations die,
it always begins before it. And, as in
that mans gangrened extremities, and
swollen feet, and slow circulation, | see
the heralds of death approaching-in
these goddess masses sunk in ignorance,
lost in the profession of religion, and even
to the decent habits of civilized society,
| see the most alarming signs of a nation S
danger-unless remedies are promptly ap-
piled, the unmistakable forerunners of a
nations death. Unless early, active, ad-
equate measures are employed to arrest
the progress of our social maladies, there
remains for the mighty empire no fate
but the grave-that grave which has
closed over all that have gone before it..
Where are the Assyrian and Egyptian
monarchies? Where is the Macedonian
empire? Where is the worldwide power
Of Rome? Egypt lies entoomed amid
the dust of her catacombs. Assyria is
buried beneath the mounds Ninevah.-
Rome lives only in the pages of history,
survives but in the memory of her great
ness, and the majestic ruins of the "Eter-
nal City" Shall our fate resemble theirs?
Shall it 60 to prove that Providence has
extended the same law of mortality to
nations that lies on men-that they also
should struggle through the dangers of a
precarious infancy, grow up into beauty,
and burn with the ardor of youth; arrive
at the vigor of perfect manhood, and then,
slowly sinking, pass through the blind
ness and decay of old age, until they
drop into the tomb? Under God, it de-
pends upon ourselves whether that shall
or shall not be our fate. Matters are not
so far gone but it may yet be averted.-
A great French general, who reached the
battlefield at sundown, found that the
troops of his country had been worsted in
the fight; unskillful arrangements had
neutralized Gallo bravery, and offered the
enemy advantages which they were not
slow to seize. He accosted the unfortu-
nate commander; having learned how
matters stood, he pulled out his watch,
turned his eyes on the sinking sun, and
said" There's time yet to gain the vic
tory" He rallied the broken ranks he
placed himself at their head, and launch
ing them, with the arm of a giant in war,
upon the columns Of the foe, he plucked
the prize from their hands-won the day.
There is no time to lose. To her case,
perhaps, may be applied the words, which
would leave a solemn warning to every
worldly, careless, Christless man: "Be-
hold, now is the day of salvation; behold
now is the accepted time. DR.. Guthrie.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
vHNElE Greatest Discovery of the Age Great

vH~llE Greatest Discovery of the Age Great
Il Blessing to Mankind Innocent but Po-
tent!-Dr L. ]. CZAPKAY'S Prophylacticum.
(self-disinfecting agent) sure preventive
against Gonorrheal and Syphilitic diseases,
and an unsurpassed remedy for all venerea,
scrofulous. gangrenous and cancerous ulcers,
fetid discharges from vagina, uterus and
urethra, and all cutaueous eruptions and dis
eases. As innoculation is a sure preventive
against small pox, SO is DR.. l.. j. Czapkay's
prophylacticum preventive against Syphilitic
and Gonorrhral diseases. Harmless in itself, it
possesses the power Of chemically destroying
the syphiitic virus, and thereby saving thous-
ands of debauchees from being infected by the
most loathsome of all diseases. Let no young
man who appreciates health be without DR..
Czapkay's Prophilacticum. 1t is in very con-
venient packages. and will be found conven-
lent for use, being used as soap. Price, So.
For sale at DR.. L. J. Czapkays Private Med-
cal and Surgical Institute, Sacramento street,
below Montgomery, opposite Pacific Mail Co.'s
office, San Francisco.
All letters must be addressed to L. J Cap
kay, NJ. D.. San Francisco.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26

REWARD FOR MURDERER.-The friends OF
VIM. S. Smelling, lately murdered in Merced
county by w. w. c. Edwards, offer reward
of 81 200 for the apprehension and delivery OF
the murderer Edwards is described as man
FIVE feet, five inches high, light hair, light
complexion, blue or grey eyes, and with light
beard or goatee on the chin slightly STOPPING
in his form, carrying the head more than or
dinarily thrown forward rather stout built,
and weighs l40 or $50 pounds. When last
seen he had on buckskin hunting shirt. We
are informed that the amount of the reward
has been deposited in the County Treasurer S
Office of Merced county.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
VOLCANO, July 2Ist. 1856.

NoLCANo, July zIsI, 1000.
DR.. You've Feeling grateful to YOU for
your kindness and skill in removing from nv
body the effects of a most loathsome disease.
under which had been laboring for the past
five years, deem it my duty-not bnly to won
as physician, but for the benefitof ali persons
who may be laboring under similar afflictions
thus publicly to express my gratitude
had very little confidence left wien first called
on you having chosen severaIeminent nbvsfN
cams In this State, all to no purpose Their
advice and medicine done me no pood what
ever. read your advertisements with fee,-
lngs OF mistrust, but they described INV fesI-
lngs so faithfully, that resolved at once 70
consult you, which1 did, and onlv reora. t,ot ~
| had not done so before, as it would have bes,S
saving to me Of hundreds of dollars
however VIII not regret the past, but will
look Joyfully to the future, knowing that should
or any OF my friends need medical ass;stonoo
| shall always find one in whom can trnst
am now on my way to the States sbon
return In a few months with my family when
hope shall find yoa enjoying health and
prosperity, which you so richly deserve that
your life and health may be spared for long
while for the benefit of suffering humanity.
With many obligations | remain. very re-
spectfully, your obedient servant.
L. r. REMERTON.
IoJ.C c. Young, IT. d., corner of MONTGOMERY
ana California Streets San Francisco.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
DRIVATE Medical and Surgical Institute

EERIVATE Medical and Surgical Institute
u DR.. l.. J. Czapkay has opened his Insti-
tute for the cure Of all forms of disease, such
as Syphilis, Gonorrh9a, Nocturnal Emissions,
and all the consequences of selt-abuse. In the
first stages of Syphilitic or Gonorrheal diseas-
es, he guarantees cure in few days, with
out Inconvenience to the patient or hindrance
to his business. When a patient by neglect
or improper treatment, has developed the Sec
ondary symptoms Of Syphilis, such as buboes
or painful swellings on the groins, or ulcers
in the throat and nose, which, if not checked,
destroy the soft parts and cause the bones to
mortlfy, separate and come away, leaving the
sufferer an object hideous to behold or when
he has painful swellings upon the bones, or
when his constitution is injured so as to pre-
dispose to consumption, or other constitu-
tional disease, the Doctor guarantees cure or
asks no compensation.
In RHEUMATISM chronic or acute in
DYSENTERY or DIARRHGA, he has safe
and effectual remedies. For the treatment of
the consequences of self-abuse, such as noe
turnal emissions, nervousness, timidity, head
ache, pains in the back and limbs, with gen.
eral weakness, loss of appetite, loss of memo
ry, injury to the sight, restlessness, confusion
of ideas, dislike for society, and a feeling of
weariness of life with the nervous system so
excitable that slight noises shock or startle
the patient, making his existence miserable.
For the above maladies the Doctor will guar
antce a cure or ask no compensation. He can
be consulted free of charge, and invites all to
call, as it will cost them nothing, and may be
much to their advantage. His offices are at
the Medical Institute. Sacramento street, be-
low Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company's Office, San Francisco,
California
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
c ER TIFICAT T E .

], the undersigned, the Governor of Hunga-
ry do testify hereby, that DR.. L. J. Czapkay
has served during the contest for Hungarian
liberty, as Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian
army, with faithful perseverance-whereof |
have given him this certificate, and do recon-
mend him to the sympathy, attention and pro-
lection of all those who are capable of appre-
ciating patriotic self-sacriice, and undeseryeG
misfortune. KOSSUTH LAJOS,
lnov 2S-23] Governor of Hungary.
Washington CITY Jan. 9Th. 1882.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-26
Lumber! Lumber !

THE SAN ANTONIO DITCH COMPANY
having completed extensive repairs and en-
largements in their Mill, are now prepared to
furnish Lumber of every description at the low
est rates.
Orders for Lumber left at c. L. Osborne's
Store, formerly Osborne l. Thompson) Old
Gulch,- at Prince Co.'S, at Angels Camp, or
at the Yard in San Andreas, win be promptly
attended to.
Thankful to the public for the liberal patron
age hither to bestowed upon them, the proprie-
tors respectfully solicit continuance OF the
came Z. r. PURPLE,
General Agent for the Company
eg A fine lot of SHAKES5 SHINGLES
for sale may l6-tf