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The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
TO CALIFORNIA CONSUM FL RS OF
BILLINGS HAMS.

T DESIRE to call particular attention of con
i sumers in California. to the Label or Brand
upon my hams, which in all cases bears fac
smile of my signature. and is, in every respect
the same label | have used for many years past
The unrivale reputation which my hams have
in the California market renders me exceedingly
anxious that no hams packed by other persons
should be mistaken TOR the ,oeHhnotcn and genu-
me Horace Billings Hams, and my present oh
ject is to ask consumers especicHy to distinguish
my Hams from other hams which l learn have
this season been sent to California, upon which
the name of Billings have been placed, with a
label resembling mine in STYLE type, &c &c. My
Hams are cured under my own personal super
vision, and their admitted excellence is owing to
the great care used and to the peculiar prepara-
ticn they undergo in curing, by which delicacy
of flavor, preservation of the juices of the meat
and freedom from undue sal ness are secured. l
confidently assure purchasers of my hams. In
California that the cure OF lS5o, Will be
found of the choicest quality and flavor, and fully
equal in all respects to any heretofore packed
by me for that market. HORACE BILLINGS,
Patentee. Beardstown Illinois.
n. B.-All barrels containing the Hams OF TINS
seasons packing, in addition to the usual brand
will bear the words in red prnt-'Cure OF 1859,
Crosby Dibble," agents.
August 10th, lS5g-3m
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b;ob roor;re the incest secrecy, which he always

which require the incest secrecy, which he always
preserves. $50 -, ,,o+lv at
All letters enclosing $40 will be promptly at
tended to. Office hours from A. NJ: 10 r. NJ
Address ]. C. Young, NJ d., San Francisco
CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY AND SEMI
NAL WEAKNESS.
DR. YOUNG addresses those who have injured
~ themselves by improper indulgences IN that
secret and solitary habit which ruins the oody
and the mind, uniting them for either business
or society The following are some or the SAD
and melancholy effects produced by early habits
of youth, viz: Weakness of the back and limits,
pain in the head dimness of sight loss of muscu-
lar power, palpitation of the heart, dyspepsia,
nervousness, irritabilty, arrangement of the d.
gestive functions. general debility symptoms OF
consumption, &c
MENTALLY-T The fearful effects upon the mind
are more to be dreaded. Loss of memory, con-
fusion of IDEAS depression of spirits evil fore
bodings, aversion of society, seli-dstrust love
of solitude, ETC.. are most Of the evils produced
All persons who are afflicted with any OF the
above symptoms should not fail to call on Dr.
Young and be at once restored to perfect health
Let no false delcacy prevent you, but apply i'm
mediately, and save yourself from the dreadful
and awful consequence of this terrible malady.
Weakness of the Organs Immediately cured
and full vigor returned. by DR.. J. G. Young.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
IMPORTANT TO MINERS AND TRAVELLERS

THNIIERE is no malady of deeper Importance,
Il either in a medical or moral po0t of view.
to which the human family is more liable, than
that arising from impure connections.
AS medical man, it is the duty of every ply
stefan to look at disease as it affects health and
life and his sole object should be to mitigate, as
far as in his power, their bodily suffering. HUI
man nature IS at best but frail; all are liable to
misfortune.
OF all ills that affect man, none are more ter
rible than those of q private nature. Dreadful as
it is in the person who contracts it, frghtful as
are its ravages upon his constitution, ending fire.
quenty in destruction and a loathsome grave, it
becomes of still greater importance when it is
transmitted to innocent offspring Such being
the case, how important it becomes that every
one having the least reason to fear that they have
contracted the disease should attend to it at
once by consulting some physician, whose respec-
liability and education enables him to warrant a
safe speedy, and permanent cure. In accordance
with this necessity, DR.. Young feels called upon
to state that by long study and extensive practice,
he has become perfect master of all those diseases
which come under the denomi nation OF venereal,
and having paid more attention to that one
branch than any other Physician in t. G Unit d
States, be feels himself better qualified to treat
them.
Syphilis in all its forms, such as Ulcers, Swell
ling of the Groins, Ulcers in the Throat, Secon-
dary Syphilis, Cutaneous Eruptons Ulceratons
Tertiary Syphilis, Syphilis in Children, Mercural
Syphlitie Affections, Gonorrhna elect, STRIFE
lures, False Passages. Inflammation of the Bad-
der and Pro trate Glands, Excavations Tuners,
Pustues etc, are as familiar to him as the most
common things or daily observations.
The doctor effects cure in recent cases in
few days. and finds no difficulty in curing those
of long duration, without submitting the patient
to such treatment as will neglect his business
whether in doors or without. The diet need not
be changed, except in cases of severe inhamma-
ton. There aye in California patients (amQunt-
ing to over two thousand the past year.) that
could furnish proof of this; but these are matters
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

JOHN CHINAMAN Coon Mclean MAN.
A naturalized Chinaman is a rarity; or it
might be said, curiosity. Yet, it is veri
table fact, that Que exists somswhere near
Don Pedro's Bar Two weeks since, the
Collector on Foreign Miners License over
tool, John, who it appears had not been in
those parts long, and asked him to pay. The
Oriental "cuss," speaking moderately good
English, swore 'hat he could whip any be-
nighted individual who said that he wasn't
"Melican Man." and a Democrat. John
went to his cabin and brought forth the
documents. from which it appears that he
had declared his intentions in 49, and re-
ceived, in due time, his papers. So the cop
per colored longtail was permitted to "trip
ahead" in perfect enjoyment of the Declare
ton Of Independence and the possession Of
certain iualienabe rights, DC.
Mariposa Gazette.
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PRIVATE ME CAL OFFICE.

EH UNDREDS of those who have contracted
Il q disease are disappointed Of a cure by not
calling on Dr.. Young at First He will forfeit
any sum if he fails to cure any case that may
come under his care, no matter how long stand
ing or affecting. such as ulcers. tumors, nodes,
punches. pimples on the face and body, pains in
the bones and loins wakciulness trembling cop
pcr-colored sores, wasting Of the bones, emacia-
ton loss Of appetite. strength and flesh, in
the nose and ears, loss Of hair weak eyes, itching
humors, &c. Many persons after being relieved
of all external appearances OF private disease,
suppose themselves cured, but after few months
find they are troubled with various symptoms
which they never had before, and which ely find
it impossible to rel eve. To all who are afflicted
in this way. Dr. Young would particularly rec
ommend trial of his skill. The symptoms with
which you are troubled are caused by taints in
the blood, which sooner or later will destroy
health and happiness. No person who has ever
had an attack of any private complaint, should
fail to consult DR.. Young, and take few bottles
Of his invaluable purifying medicine, as they
can rest assured that their blood is in perfectly
pure and healthy condition and that every trace
of disease is removed from the system.
Recent cases cured in from two to five days.
without change of diet or hindrance from busin-
or no fee. DR.. j. G.. YOUNG.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

HAR local weakness. nervous ebiity, low spirits,
~ lasstude weakness of the limbs and back,
ndispostion and incapability for labor and study.
dullness Of apprehension, loss OF memory, aver
sion Of society. love of solitude, timidity. self
distrus, dizziness. headache. involuntary dischar-
GEES pains in the side, affections Of the eyes, PIN
Piles on the face, sexual or other infrmaties in
man. are cured by the justly celebrated physician
and surgeon. l.. j. Czapkay. His method of cur
ing diseases is new unknown to others), and
hence the great success. All consultations, by
letter or otherwise, free. Address, L. j. GAP
KAY, NJ. D.. San Francisco, California.
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE
L AGE!-Creat Blessing to Mankind!-1nnoccnt
but Potent!--DR. l.. j. CzAPKAYs Prophylacti-
cum (self disinfecting agent,) sure preventive
against Gonorlhna and Syphlitic diseases, and
an UNSURPASSED remedy for all venerea scrofu-
lous gangrenous and generous ulcers, icetid dis
charges from vagina, uterus and urethra, and all
cutaneous eruptions and diseases AS inocula-
ton is u sure preventive against small poX, so Is
DR.. L. j. Czapkay's prophy acticum preventive
against syphiltic and gonorrhoeal diseases. Harm
less in itself. it possesses the power of chemi-
cally destroying the syphilitc virus, and thereby
saving thousands of debauchees from being infec-
ted By the most loathsome of all diseases. Let
no Young man who appreciates health be without
Dr. Czapkay's Prophylacticum. 1t is in very
convenient packages, and will be found convent
ent for use, being used as a soap. Price So.
For sale at l.. J. Czapkay's Private Medical and
Surgical Institute, Sacramento street below Mont
gomery opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany's Office, San Francisco.
| All letters must be addressed to L. j. CZAPKAY
NJ d. San Francisco. 3m.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
DIR. J. G.. YOUNG'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE

CORNER MONTGOMERY AND CALIFORNIA STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO,
Late Professor at the University Pennsylvania.
rs THE PIONEER ADVERTISING PHYSI-
n clan of California, and the only one who re-
ceived a Collegiate Medical Education. aud is bet
ter qualified to treat and has cured more cases Of
Private Diseases than any other Physician. For
reference, see all Of Tie papers throughout the
State.
OFrlcE-Corncr Montgomery and California
streets, opposite Wells, Fargo u Co.'S Express,
San Francisco.
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SAN FRANCISCO.
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
(LATE RASSETTE HOUSE)
Corner Of Bush * SansOne streets,
SIN FRANCISCO.
SAMUEL TODD, L. l. ARMSTRONG.
always on hand.
June 22nd, lS59,-my

NNHIS WELL KNOWN HOTEL, having been
Il recently completed and furnished in the most
sumptuous manner presents now super ior induce
ments to any hotel on the Pacific coast for con-
venience, comfort and luxury.
The house is never closed. and strangers can
rely on receiving every attention that will con-
duce to their comfort.
THE TABLE will at all times he furnished with
every delcacy the market affords. The SLEEP
NC APARTMENTS having been thoroughly re-
newed, patrons of the heuse can rely on being
well accommodated.
This house being conveniently situated presents
best requisites of public hotel Families ac-
commodated with board at the most reasonable
rates TODD & ARMSTRONG.
August 9TH 1851
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
CERTIFICATE.

Toluntary Certificate from I0n Pedros Bar.
Being DESTROYS Of bencfiting my fellow man as
much as possible, induces me to come before the
public and earthly to the following facts: In Ju-
ly last called upon Dr.. j. G. Young, for medi-
cal advice. l was then laboring under dizziness
in my head a very tedious pain in my back and
hips, weakness in my legs and arms, loss of mem
Dry, sore eyes, palpitaton Of the heart, extreme
| nervousness aad general debility; | was so bad
that was compelled to suspend business. After
careful examination of my case, DR.. Young
pronounced the case curable and | commenced
taking the medicine he prescribed. and the result
is that anyhow perfectly well to all appearances,
although not so strong as | could wish, yet am
constantly gaining, and do as good days work
as any of the men in my locality. The reason
for publishing the above is to counteract that
widespread rascally empircism which is stalking
with such destruction throughout this otherwise
blessed country.
b. T. MANNING, Residence Don Pedro's Bar.
REMEMBER-That DR.. j. Young's Office, for
the treatment of Private diseases, is at the cor
ner of Montgomery and California streets.
REMEMBER-That DR.. Young wants no patient
but those fully capable of approaching and dis
tingushing the services of regular, thorough
bred physician, from the patry, unlearned and
trfling quack
REMEMBER-That DR.. Young is the only regu-
lar-bred physician advertising to diseases of
imprudcnce.
REMEMBER-Dr. Young's remedies and treat
ment are entirely unknown to all others, pre-
pared from life spent in the hospitals of Europe
and the first in this country from pure chemicals
imported.
REMEMBER-That DR.. J. c. Young gives every
attention to diseases peculiar to females
Office, corner of Montgomery and California
streets opposit Wells, Fargo & Co Express Office
San Francisco, Office hours from o'clock A, M
to SPIN
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

SELLING" SHARPER.-A sailor called
upon goldsmith in the city recently and
asked what might be the value Of an ingot
of gold as big as your arm. The shop keeper
beckoned him into back room and primed
him with grog. lie then asked to see the
ingot "Oh," said Jack, 81 have not got it
vet, but I'm going to Pixies Peak, and would
like to know the value Of snch lump before
/ start" The jeweer Immediately ordered
the saltwater gentleman to "get."
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
VERPIANK e. MCNIUIEGL3
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Groceries and Provisions,
Cor. Sacramento and Front sts.,
S.4N FRANCIS co.

kn HHDS EXTRA CLEAR BACON. 800
eIXI barrels Extra Clear Pork. 25O barrels
Mess Pork. 400 half barrels Clear Pork. 200
barrels Billings and Brine Hams. 800 cases j..
* II. Lard. 1000 mats China Sugar. so hhds
and 25O half barrels New Orleans Sugar. 5000
boxes Adamantine and Sperm Candles. Z75 fir
kns Choice Butter. 400 half barrels and kits
Family Mackerel.
TEAS-1O00 chests Green and Black, ex Ozark
Comet" and other late enthusiastically the
best selected stock in the city.
CASE GOODS of every kind--all of which we
offer to the trade at the L0West .Narhet Rates.
May 2Sth lS59.--3m
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

A SMART DARKEY.-Mr. A, wealthy
farmer one day sent his coachman, gen
teman Of color, to inquire of the captain
of market-boat what apples were worth
in the market. When Isaac returned, Mr.
A. asked him if he saw Captain c..
"Yes, sah" replied Cuff. swell, did you
ask him what apples were worth?" "Yes,
sab. Dey brought from down to nine shil-
Inns wild de bar'l, dun know which, Cap'n
c. knows spec; leastways, he, ought
to know, kase he's sold apples enough"
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

A private letter from Capt. Owen, we'll
known in Oregon, states that the Missouri
river has been navigated by steamboat to
Fort Benton, within 600 miles of Wala-Wal-
la, on the Columbia river, to which steam
boats are now running from Portland A
military road is being cut between Walla-
Wala and Fort Benton.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
A KISS.
AFTER ropes CRAVEN"

AFTER ropes CRAVEN"
Said /, my pretty miss.
Let me have little kiss"
And I revelled in the bliss,
Rich and meller.
"Just help yourself to more"
Said she, tripping DER the floor.
And backing toward the door
OF the cellar.
never saw the trap
Till fell through it "kerslap,"
And you should have seen me ''drap"
Through h, lie.
Full twenty feet fell
How l struck 1 cannot tell
But sent up such yell,
On my soul,
That the girl thought was dying,
And at once set up crying
For the old man who was trying,
Not tar on,
To mend q broken pump,
He turned, and with jump,
Cleared shed, and tumbled plump
Into trough!
But what has this to do
With the story. which is true
AS the Gospel, old or new:
With hop,
lie came up, inquired the matter,
whence the scrambling and the clatter"'
He had half mind to rap her
On the top
Of her head. She meckly pointed
Down the steps, where I, disjointed.
Lay, with grease and mud Amounted,
On the floor.
"Blizzard" up these stairs was carried;
Quite month there Blizzard" tarried-
In two months was blizzard" married.
Nothing m re!
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

A patent has recently been issued for an
improvement in locomotive engines. 1t is
the magnetzing Of the driving wheels. there
by causing seventy-fve per cent. additional
adhesion to the iron track; thus enabling a
light engine of seventeen tons weight to per-
form the work of a heavy engine Of thirty
tons weight
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

Wash. Montgomery, agent for the Cali
fornia Stage Company, says the Shasta Her.
old, has arrived at Honey Lake Valley with
40 splendid horses, bought in Pennsy vania
and Ohio. not one of which is worth less
than four hundred dollars. They are con-
sdered the finest drove of horses ever seen
in the country. lie lost five on the way.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
To the Afflicted

nR l.. j. CZAPKAY returns his sincere fhon,..
~ to his numerous patients for their patronana'
and would take this opportunity of r emind;ssr'
them that he continues to consult at his Institnss
for the cure of all forms of private disease s''
such as syphilis, gonorrhGa, nocturnal emission
and all the consequences Of sef-abuse. Tn tha
first stages of syphlitic or gonorrhea dseas sn'
he guarantees cure in a few days. without ;n'
convenience to the patient or hindrance to HE
business. When a patient, by neglect or imnro'
per treatment, has developed the secondary svnu
toms of syphilis, such as buboes or painful swaI.
lings on the groins, or ulcers in the throat and
nose which. if not checked, destroy the soft norts
AMI cause the bones to mortify, separate and
come away, leaving the sufferer an object hdeons
to behold or when blotches or pimples break ont
on the skin, or when he has painful swellinps IN
the bones, or when his constitution is Injured 50
as to predispose to consumption or other coDsti.
tutional diseases, the Doctor guarantees a cure
or asks no compensation.
In rheumatism, chronic or acute; in dysentcrv
or diarrh9a, he has safe and efectual remedies
For the treatment of the consequences of self.
abuse. such as nocturnal emissions, nervousness
tmdity, headache, pains in the back and limbs
with general weakness, loss of appetite loss Of
memory, injury to the sight, restlessness confu.
sion of ideas. dislike tor society, feeling of
citable that slight noises shock or stare the M
tient, make his existence miserable. For the
above maladies the Doctor will guarantee cure
or ask no compensation. He can be consulted
free Of chargt, and invites all to call, as it will
cost them nothing, and may be much to their ad-
vantage. Office hours from A. NJ. to 9PM.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
LAMOTT & COLLINS,

CORNER OF IND AND STREETS,
SACRAMENTO,
ARE THE LEADERS OF THE DAY ON
THE HAT QUESTION:!
IN THEY have on hand the largest and Esss
80 most complete stock of Hats and Caps $3.50
of any other House in the city. They are in re-
ceipt of new styles by every Steamer. 1T matters
not what kind of Hat you may wish, you can find
it at their store.
They are the only importers direct of the Cen
une Linen Hat.
The only place to find the regular California
made for Drivers use.
They excel in the Manufacture of all kinds oil
Dress Hats, Ladies' Riding Hats, Childrens
Fancy Hats and Caps, and French
and American Soft Hats,
always on hand.
June 22nd, 1S59-my
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

The London Post says that Garbadi has
sent circular to all the free States of Italy,
declaring his army to be ready at any mo
ment to continue the Italian war of indie
pendence
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
CERTIFICATE.

l. the undersigned. Governor OF Huo Eos serv.
testify hereby. that DR.. L. J. Czapkay has SEA- a,
ed during he contest for Hungarian llocIys .ith
Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian Army, WIN vim this
full perseverance, whereof have given ni 1rmpa.
certificate. and do recommend him to the S 10 are
thy, attention and protection of all those nrifc
capable of approaching patriotic sei'-s"'''
and undeserved misfortune. .,oc
Governor of Hungary
Washington City. January sth' 49,
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
Sabbath School Books Published by this
| House.

THE .4NNITER S.aRY IND SUNDAY
SCHOOL MUSIC BOOK, no. /, contains 80
tunes and hymns. Price cents each, 81 per
hundred.
The .annirersay and Sunday School Music
Book, No. 2, contains 35 tunes and hymns. Price
3 cents elch, 50 per hundred.
The .Ann,Uersary and Sunday School Music
Book, No. 8, contains so tunes and hymns. Pric"
4 cents each, So per hundred.
The Anniversary and Sunday School Music
Book, combining Nos and 2, with several addi-
tional pieces. contains Is tunes and hymls Price
cents each, SIS per hundred.
The Repival Penny Music Books Nos. l and 2.
No l contains Is tunes and hymns. Price one
cent. No. contains SO tunes and hymns. Price
3 cents each, So per hundred. Postage one cent
each.
The Sabbath School Bell contains ISL tunes
and hymns. Price II cents each, SIS per hundred.
postage cents each; elegantly bound, 20 cents
each, SIS per hundred
CONGREGATIONAL Singing - An eight page
Tract Price rs. per doz., 81, so per hundred.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24
WOLVES
SCHEIDANf
SCHNAPPS.
ST

y BEG TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE
a merchants of California and Oregon to u
superior article of HOLLAND GIN manulactur-
ed by myself, exclusively, at Scheidam, Holland.
and to distinguish it from every other ncohollc
stimulant in the worl / gave it the name OF
SCHElDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS. 1t is the
pure tincture of the juniper distilled from the
best barley that can be selected at any cost IL
is favored and medicated, not by the common
harsh berry, but by the choice botanical variety
of the Aromatic Italian Juniper Berry, whose
more vinous extract is distilled ana rectlned Win
its spurious solvent, and thus 1t becomes con
centratcd tincture Of exquisite flavor and aroma
altogether transcendant in its cordial ana meal
cinal properties to any Holland Gin in the world.
Since the Introduction of the celebrated Scheld-
am Aromatic Schnapps, the proprietor mas SUP
mtted it to the whole Medicdf Faculty oil the
United States Over three thou and endorse it.,
over their own signatures, to he the purest alco-
hoic stimulant now in use. They also speak OF
the great success they have met WIN III wv !"
practice in Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism'
Distinctions of the Kidneys Bladder ana Urinary
Organs. Persons travelling in the Southern ana
Western States should always have supply on
hand preventative against Ague and Fever
and change of water. The physicians IN New
Orleans and st. Louis prescribe it with great con-
idence in case of Cholera. on account OF the
purity of the article. UDOLPHo WILLIE
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.
Since the Introduction of my Scheidam Aroma
tic Schnapps into the United States. a number OF
Liquor Mixers in New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
and San Francisco, have been engaged IN putting
up mixed and poisonous Gin in cases and jugs to
be palmed off upon the unwary Tor my genuine
Schnapps At first, they boldly connterielted my
name, but soon stopped them by causing several
of them to be arrested. They now conlnc them,
selves to closely initiating the appearance ana
shape Of my bottles, and the ocular wrapper
which l have always used, viz: yellow paper,
printed with red and blue ink ana pas'eooaro
printed caps.
BEWARE OF THESE IMITATION
BOGUS SCHNAPPS.
If the Liquor were fit to drink, there would be
no need to palm them off by COMMUNICATING the
peculiar style and appearance OF the genuine
Wollc's Schrapps. Adod these mixed and doc,
tored up limitations, us you would avoid shattered
nerves, ruined stomach, and delirium tremens-
The pure and genuine Schnapps have my name
on the bottle, cork, and Il fac-simile OF sigma
sure on the label. For sale by all the wholesale
Druggists and respectable Liquor Dealers in the
United States UDOLPHO Woaf w.
Sole Importer and Manufacturer, is, ~ ana ~
Beaver street. New York
The word Schcidam Schnapps belongs eNciu-
sively to my article--all Others are counterfeit
and an imposition on the public.
August 10th, lS59.-6m
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

To OBSCURE WINDOW PANEs.-lf one
ounce OF gum tragacanth, in the white OF six
eggs, we'll beaten, be applied to window, it
will prevent the rays Of the sun from pene-
trating.
The Placer herald., 1859-09-24

Alta hotel table, the other day, a boarder
remarked to his neighbor-"This must be a
very healthy place for chickens ""hy!
asked the other. Because never see any
dead ones about"