The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-27

OfFibh HOthSs-HFOHl A. I'LL y p. y. COlnmu-
nicatiOnS strictly confidential Permanent cure
guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations, by letter or
Address. DIR. L. J. CzAPKAY,
San Francisco.
OF all diseases, the great first cause
Springs from neglect Of Natures laws.
Suffer notI When a Cure is Guaranteed
IN all stages OF Secret Diseases.
SeLf-GbWse, Nervous DEBILITY, .SrfcfMres elects
Giuoet, Dtdbetes, Diseases of tie Kidneys and
Btddder, hercWridI RhsUndtisD, lScrorWkI,
Pains In the Bones and Anktes, Diseases orMe
Lungs Nroat. Nose, and Eyes, Ulcers up0S the
Bedy or LiDs61 Cancers, DroPsy, E9Reptic
RIA, 81. VHNS Dance, nd all DIse,laes arising
from a Derdn0emsnt Of tie Sexual Organs.
OUCH as Nervous Trembling, Loss of Memory,
- Loss Of Power, General Weak ness. Rlra0eSs Of
vision, with peculiar spots appearing before the
eyes loss Q! sight, WakeulnesS, dyspepsia, Ter dis
ease, eruption upon the face, pain in the back and
head, female Irregularities, and all improper dis
charges OF both sexes. 1t matters not from what
cause the disease originated, however long sanding
or obstinate the case, recovery is certain and in
shorter time than permanent cure can be effected
by any other treatment even after the disease has
bahled the skill OF eminent physicians aud vs~i~sS
all their means OF cure. The medicines prescrIoeu
are pleasant, without oddr, cnnre6y Vegeraoie, cans
ing no sickness, and free from mercury or balsam-
During hfteen years Of practice, in Europe, the At
lantlc states and California, have rescued from the
jaws OF death many thousands who in the stages
OF the above mentioned diseases, had been given up
to die by their physicians, which warrants me in
promising TO the afflicted who may place themselves
under my care, perfect aud speedy cure Private
diseases are the greatest enemies to health as they
the first cause Of Consumption, Scrofua, and
many other diseases, and should be terror to the
human famiJ. 4 permanent cure is scarcely ever
effected, majority oil the cases .sang into the hands
OF incompetent persons who not only All to cure
the disease, but ruin the constitution, filling the sys
TEN with mercury, which, with the disease, hgstsus
the sufferer into u rapid consumption.
But should the disease and the treatment not cause
death speedily, and the victim marbles the disease
is entaled upon the Children who are born with fee.
bic constitutions, and the current of life corrupted
by virus which betrays itself in scrofuia letter
ulcers corruptons, and other affections Of the skin
eyes, throat and lnngs entaiiing upon them brief
existence OF suffering, and consgnng them to an
early grave
Selt-abuse is another formidable enemy OF health,
Tor nothing else in the dread catalogue OF human
diseases causes so destructive drain upon the sys.
TEN, drawing Its thousands Of victims through a few
years OF suffering down to an untimely grave 1t
destroys the nervous system, rapidly wastes away
the energies OF life. causes mental derangement
prevents the prsper development of the system dis
qualities for marriage, society, business, and all
earthly happiness and leaves the sufferer wrecked
in body and mind, predisposed to consuInption and
train OF evils more to be dreaded than death itself
With the fullest confidence, assure the unfortunate
victims OF sef-abuse, that q permanent and speetly
cure can be effected, and with the abandonment Of
ruinons practices, MY patient can be restored to ro
bust, vigorous health.
Irregularities, and all diseases Of males and fe.
males, treated on principles established by fifteen
years OF practice, and sanctioned by thousands Of
the most remarkable cures. Medicines, with full d
rectons sent to any part OF the State, Oregon and
Washington Territory, By patients communicating
strictly coz 1dential
Address, l.. J. CZAPKAY NJ n
Medical Institute Sacramento street, below Mont
gomery, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S or
nee, San Francisco.
The following letter which emphatcally
.I L Heal
ulty Of the Philadelphia College Of Medicine TO the
editors OF the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal
San Francisco, for publication
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. nth, 1859
To the Editors Of the Pacific Medical and Surgical
Journal:
GENTtEMES&--Aty attention has been called to an
article In the December number Of your Journal, in
regard to the dd eundem degree granted BY the
Philadelphia College of Medicine to Dr. L. J. Cam
kay. When the application for the degree was made
to the Faculty, it was accompanied by atidavts and
testimonials to the effect that DR.. Czapkay was
regular graduate NJ d. of the University OF Pesh
had served as Surgeon In the Hunga rian army and
was regular practitioner OF medicine. On the
strength OF these, the degree granted. The al
eundem degree, as its name implies, is conferred on
graduates only, and gives new privileges Had
there been the slightest suspicion OF rregularty the
application would have been refused Nv inserting,
this in your Journal you will do an act OF Justice 10
the College, and confer u favor on
Yours, very respectfully, II. RAND,
Dean Of the Faculty Of the Philadelphia College OF
Medicine.
Remarkable Instance OF Medical
Reltef-Below We publish the certificates Of three
OF the sufferers from the pangS OF disease Who hay-
ing recovered their former health, and impeled by
gratitude, make known their cases and remedi
agent, and their statements are authenticated by a
Notary Public The demands of society imperousy
command their publicity, and oa<<,osend their pc.
rusai to the attention OF the afflicted
Thankfulness is the Incentive to
Gratitude.
CERrIFIcATE-The undersigned, DESTROYS OF ac-
quantng those who may be unfortunate enough to
be similarly afflicted, where a permanent relief Of
their suerings may DE obtained feels II his duty to
thus pubclj express his most sincere gratitude 10
DR.. L. j. CGapkay for the permanent recovery of his
health. Borne down by the distressing symptoms
incident to the vicious practices Of uncontrollabl.
passion in youth; depressed in body and mind una.
BILE TO perform even the most trining duty imposed
on the daily avocatons OF life, sought the advice
Of many physicians, who at first regarded nv disease
OF trihng importance-but, alas after a few weeks
aud in several instances months, Of their treatment
found to my unutterable horror that instead of re-
lief the symptoms became more alarming in their
torture and, being told by that my disease be.
ing principally confined to the brain, medicine
would be Of little consequence, desDaired of eyer
regainng my health, strength and energy and as
last resort, and with but a faint hope, called upon
DR.. Czapkay, who, after examining my case pre-
srfibed some medicine which almost Instantly reev.
ed me Of the dull pain and dizziness in my head
mySeM
Immediately under his care and by strict obedience
to all his directions and advice, my head became
clear my ideas collected, the constant pain in my
back and groins the weakness of my limbs the neT-
vous reaction Of my whole body on the slightest
alarm excitement; the miSanthrOpy and evil
forebodingS the SeifdiSrust and want Of confidence
in others the incapaOty to study and want OF res.
outon; the frgltful, exciting, and at times Dleas-
urable dreams at night, followed by involuntary dis.
charges, have all disappeared; and in fact in two
months after having consulted the Doctor felt ms
inspired by u new life that life which, but 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 nv
duty to offer this testimony to the merit and skill Of
DR.. Czapkay, and recommend him to all who NAV
stand in need Of medical advice, being assured by
icaI and permanent cure will be effected.
b. F. FILLMORE.
State Of California, County Of San Francisco--
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this 18th day OF
April, A. D. lo56. (Sgned)
JOHN MIDDLETON, IL. ST.
Notary Public.
A CARD.-Prompted by an honest desire of
my heart, wish to lay before the public n case
which deserves high commentator, not only as an
act of scientific SKILL but OF humanity, also. About
two years ago, suddenly, and from causes unknown
to was seized with u fit OF epilepsy, which, owing
to my inability to meet the expenses consequent nm.
on thorough medical treatment, and the discour-
agement met with on attempting it, soon became
such Gas was then led to beeVe) to defy the skill
OF physician. was frequently while in pursuit Of
my calling, thrown down to the ground without the
slightest warning, and although lnsensbe to the az
Onies, yet despsed the miseries of my life and
soon learned to look upon those who would render
n nj shelter m from la