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TAs Merrofss - the avsholders'
RAholli~m.


su6erings Of single family out of thou
sands in Missouri who have been scourged
by the Shareholders rebellion, will be
read with interest. 1t was written in =
letter to Mrs. Myra Dean of West Point
by her husband, Capt. T. j. Dean. who
enlisted hast summer as a private in Co.
c. lst Iowa Cavalry. and is now in the
Engineer Regiment at sedalia. After
rscounting some Of the hardships Of SOL
diering, he says he can tell of those who
have suffered still more.
"For instance, Burt. Farrall lives near
our camp: be is big, straight, honest
faced man, Union to the hub, and great
in rough.and tumble fight He mar
ried seven or eight months ago to a woman
by the name ofSparks. The Sparks fam
lily tell strange story. They lived in
Missouri, were in Kansas during the bor-
der warfare Of 1856. They joined with
the Union troops, and fought the border
ruf6ans, but finally the roughs came in on
them. and they had to cave their lives BY
fight. Their property was burned and
stolen, leaving them destitute of every
thing. They finally came back to Mis-
souri,, and when the war broke out, one
son enlisted in the Union army, fought at
Lexington, was taken prisoner and re-
leased, since which time he has been in
Styles train driving team. The family.
lived in The adjoining county to this. The
secesh burnt them out aud stole every
thing they had, leaving them entirely
destitute Of even the nscessaries Of life.
They moved to Sedalia and managed to
sustain life until the father and mother,
from fatigue and exposure, both gave up
the ghost After they died. the children
(three girls and little boy) made poor
Roadway in sustaining life. The young
est girl was suddenly taken down with
typhoid-pneumonia. but was recovering
when the Government happened to want
the hovel. into which they had crawled.
Tor some unknown use, and they were
turned out Of home in Sedalia, and with
the sick girl made their way to Fsrrall's,
their brother in law, who was himself
very low with fever and in almost q
starving condition. In this condition I
CHANGED TO find thcm--two in the house
were dying, the rest starving. This was
too much for me secesh or Union,
must attend to their wants. have been
doctoring the man, buying him medicine
and he is now almost well. The young.
ct girl died yesterday. The second girl
is now down With the horror Of this coun-
try, typhoid-pneumonia. She may live
or die, just as nature chances. They
can have no attention except what give
them. Far RAILS wife is also sick, leaving
but one girl Of fifteen ia the house 10 do
the nursing.
"May God, in His mercy, close this
war; the horrors Of the battle field are
nothing. The thousands Of sick in hos
pital. the thousands Of ignorant poor ON
the Border and far South suffering from
disease and tho ravages Of the hordes Of
petty tyrants. make sickening scene.
Let Us thank God our lot Is not cast there,
TAe sssscesh'' Property sale.
They had lively auction sale in St.
Louis last Monday, when the property
taken FROM secessionists, who refused to
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ter opened.
The gentleman knew all this history !;
he knew many more nsinntia and details
connected with it. al tending TO prove the
guilt, the deep guilt of the conspirators.
and their determined and unalterable pur-
pose to effect the dissolution Of the Union.
What have they said again and again p
"The United States Government"--I be-
lievc they do not call it that; they call it
+" Lincoln's Government" --ssmay give us
blank piece Of paper, and il may ask US
to write on the blank piece Of paper our
own conditions and terms, and ne can write
no conditions and terms upon which we
will ever consent to return to the Union +"
Have they not 80 declared?
The gentleman from Indiana and many
Others want peace, peace Sir, ! want
peace; l idolise peace and oil of its bless.
ings; and oh that il had never been in
terrupted 10 this blessed land Of ours. -
Ho~ can peace nov ~ restored /; just
by the Southern States disbanding their
armies, giving up the property of tho
United States which they have seized, and
submitting themselves to the Constitution
and the laws rs they had submitted and
lived up to them from 1887 to the time Of
the rebellion. II they were to take that
course, what would be the consequences !!
They would have every right that The
most loyal State has; every citizen there
would have the Same rights AZ any loyal
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dence These men have become 10 inyet-i
crate, many Of them, that they would
sooner the Southern States should be in q
state Of colonial vaasalage again to Great
Britain than that they should return and
live under our common Government as
they lived from the days If Washington
to the commission Of their crime.
Well, Mr.. President, for myself I say
it now. and say it forever, sooner than
that the seeded States should become
guas. colonies 70 Great Britain OF my
other foreign Power, would prefer that
their whole area Of country should sink TO
the bottom Of the ocean. No. sir; no,
sir; nature and natures God, the conform
stion Of our country by iss mountains end
BY its rivers, besides the institutions, the
Language, the religion, and the history Of
this people. have decreed that this CONT
nent shall form but one empire. There
may b. temporary disturbance Of this de-
cree. It may not exist in the form of .
republican Government perpetually; but
il il u Be 30. and If it cannot be 20 under
! republican and. popular Government,
it will - 20 under military despotism.
The pScpie become tired Of civil war -.
They viii give their blood and their lives
to carry il On longer than they will thar
moasy, bat they become tired eventually
III both contributions. They become,
plaosd 10 tie atats that southwestern Mis-
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For 9a1e2
HOMESTEADS AND VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

buldlng LOIS rom $lV 10 &xOV Each!
Also, SO Vdra Lots and Entire Blocks Of Beautiful
Garden Land!
TN the City and county of San Francisco on the
j line of the San Jose Railroad, at the WEST
END DEPOT. The title is absolutely PERFECT,
being Spanish Grant, finally confirmed and pat
cnted by the United States.
The Shaftcr Bill respects this Title,
The City Authorities respect it,
The District Courts and
Supreme Court of the
United States respect it.
Besides the
Title has been .torcrer Qsieted by Final
Decree and JxdgmcAt agaiast
the City!
So that there is not even cloud or shadow upon
it, Whoever purchases one Of these lots will buy
u lot and not . lawsuit.
Office No. 10 Naglce's Buildings, corner of
Ontgomcry and Merchant sstrcets. San Francisco.
HARVEY 3. BROWN
April IL, 1869. 2::m3
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Private Medical ONCE and Hospital
Isl CLAY STREET,
Opposite southwest corner of the Plaza,
SAN FRANCISCO.
m ~ VOI-Ntt

Dir. J. G. YouXG, who has become so celebra-
ted for the thousands of cures which he has per-
formed on old, chronic mercuriel, syphlitic, and
all private diseases, without mercury, is consulted
daily at his Office ISL Clay st., from A. NJ. to
8 p. N. cure guaranteed or no pay.
Dr.'Young has probably had more practice in
yenereal diseases than any physician in California
He cures all the most aggravated Of this dis
ease, and mild ones he removes in from two to
five days. The Doctor has for many years been
known as Tic most eminent and successful phys-
clan practising in the United States, and what is
more important to the patient, he always effects
speedy and permanent cure.
Travellers, seamcn, miners and others, who wish
to be cured without mercury, hindrancc from bust
ness, or exposure to friends, should apply to him
as soon as possible, and perfect cure guaranteed
in all durable cases.
The following are few Of the many testimonials
of DIR. Young's ability as practitioner, which
have appeared in the public journals Of the last
few years
[FnoM THE BosroX MEDICAL JouRxAL.1
Although we are opposed to the system of adj
vcrtsing for good and sufficient reasons, still we
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
of the most industrious and ndefatigable votaries
of the medical science in the United States.
IFRoM PROFESSOR JACKsOX.1
The subscriber is personally acquainted with
DR.. Young, and has seen much of his practice, and
can bear testimony to his merits as practitioner.
[FRoM THE New YonK IIERALD.1
The cmincnce of this distinguished gentleman in
his profession, and the very extended opportun-
ties possessed by him for the observance of venc-
real diseases, makes his services invaluable to
those afflicted with the above complaints.
[FRox THE WIG AND ADvEnrisER.1
All afflicted with private complaints should,
possible, consult Dr. Young, whose medical edu-
So mt 1,vyu ,,1r =. A.
country. In his Skill honor and integrity all may
rely with safety, while most of the medical prac-
titoncrs in this city without honesty or res
possibility, their pretensions being grounded n /
ignorance and assumption.
Important to STRANGERS and Others
Requiring Medical Treatment.
DR.. Young is the pioneer Advertising Physician
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The French Lamar, or Female
Monthly Pills.

The hest remedy ever discovered for suppressed
mcnscs in females. They are safe and sure, acting
in the most easy manner possible, never creating
sickness, but renovating the system, and ut the
same time they remove any distractions which
may impede for the time the natural flow of the
mcnses No family should be without box in
the house they greatly assist in the delivery, at
maturity, of the child. They should not be taken
under some circumstances, in the carly stages of
pregnancy, which will appear plain to ladies.
Price So pc! box. with full directions, sent to
any part of the Pacific coast upon receipt of the
money. Address
&c. YOUNG,
7jl Clay street,
Opposite southwest corner of the Plaza,
litf San Francisco.
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in California. and the only one now advertising
who has received n regular medical education.
which is requisite for the successful treatment OF
diseases Because of his unparalleled success
there have sprung, from time to time, into exist
cnce, impostors, without character or education,
who by Boosting have managed TO deceive the I'M
wary sufferer into the belief that they respect
able and scientific men In SO doing, the have
scattered broadcast their nostrums among the hon
est and unsuspecting, to the destruction of health,
and in some cases life itself. Beware OF them as
YOU would of the Cpas tree. for they are as des-
tructivc. DIR. Young's Office is at ISL CLAY ST..
opposite the southwest corner of the Plaza.
With regard to remuneration, ian indispensable
preliminary between patient and prcscribcr and
which tastidiousness or false dclicacy should
set aside Dr. Young bcgs respectfully to state TO
those wishing to consult him. that in ordinary III
stances the usual fee is expected by other prac-
titOncrs but where patients seek to cntrust their
cases to his entire management. he takes this OPP
portunity of eXpressn his readiness to name IL
specific consideration to conduct the case for
dctcrmnate PERIOD or to successful ISSUE where
by the invalid is at appraised Of the extent Of
the expense to be incurred, and the physician Sc
cured the punctual attendance of his paticn which
| the golden toll often dccrs beyond the second
| third interview, and which arrangement DR.. Young
| wifi be happy to apportion according to the
purse of the patient, as may be agreed upon at the
| first interview.
| TO CORRESPONDENTS.
| Patients residing in any part of the State, how
ever distant. who may desire the opinion and adj
vice of DR.. Young on their respective cases, and
who think proper to submit II written statement Of
such, in preference to holding personal interview
are respectfully assured that their communications
will be held most sacred. DR.. Young takes this
opportunity of observing that all letters only
opened and replied to by himself, and the latter as
promptly as possible
If the case he fully and candidly described per.
structons for diet, regimen. and the general treat
mcnt of the case itself, Gncluding the remedies, J
will be forwarded without delay. and in such
manner to convey idea Of tho letter or parcel
| so transmitted
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SAFES! SAFES!
II. T1LMAN.
90 Battery street, San Francisco,

COLE Agent for TlLTON Il McFARLANDS
- celebrated Fire-Proof and Burglar Safes.
This Safe is we'll known in the market for its un-
surpassed fre-proof quality, having wihstood in
California, well in the East, TIE hottest fires
known. We can refer to endless certificates from
parties in our mining towns, where these Safes
have been subject to the most severe tests of its
Inequalities These Safes arc secured by our
Combination Lock.
This Lock is in every respect the most secure
ono i, use it requires the key and combination to
open the Sess. If the key should be distracted
from the owner, it would be perfectly useless to
the possessor without his knowing the combna-
ton, or ,"ental key, which the owner carries in
his head.
To those in want of.a reliable safe, we offer the
above cheaper than any other in the market.
nay. a large assortment on hand and to arrive
+. TILMAN,
:.7m. 30 Battery ST., San Francisco.
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Cure always Guaranteed or no lc :
REQUIRED.

DR.. Young would state that he has been pro-
fessor of Obstetrics and Female diseases for the
past fourteen years, and is fully qualified to adj
minister in all both medically and surgically,
not in IL superficial, but in rs thorough manner
AS years of study and practicc-both in hospitals
and private famies--can make. Therefore fami-
lies can rely upon him as upon father. All in
affection can find in him one who can feel and
sympathisc with, and befricnd them in trouble
one in whose secresy the utmost confidence can be
placed. Come, all We that are afflicted and in
trouble, and you will he relieved and cured.
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The almost miraculous cure that has been effect
ed in my use, prompts me to impart to those of
my fellow creatures who may be suffering from
like affection, the source of relief, with a short
description Of my case. Several years ago, my
health began to fail. ! was attacked by general
weakness aud debility, which reduced me to a
mere shadow of my former self At that stage
sought medical assistance, and expended large
amounts, but without the least beneficial result
That fell destroyer Consumption, had already
seized upon my vitas. was daily drawing clos.
er to the tomb; my physicians held out no hope of
recovery; my strength had wasted, and was in n
state of almost utter prostration. was informed
by my physicians that they could do nothing for
me except to smooth my passage to the grave
when most fortunately, applied to DR.. l.. J. Cap
kay, and am now well and perfectly sound man.
II is difficult for to express the emotions of
deepest gratitude experience when realizing the
Unreasonable service have received at the hands
of DIR. Cz"pkay and feel rejoiced that it is at
least in my power to tender this feeble recognition
Of his great skill and capacity. To the afflicted
would say, do not despair, for whatever may be
the nature of your case, lam confident that youwil
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''Thcrc is balm in Gilcad, and there is u physi.
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Isl HENRY WESSL1NG.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th
day of October, A. D., 1859. City and county Of
San Francisco in the State of California.
T.. s.. FL. TIlIBAULT,
Notary Public.
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Notice.

TIME undersigned, having made arrangements
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=. S.-The first of the line the Amn Perry being
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Francisco on or about the goth of August so as to
enable shippers TO send down their orders.
GEO. CHASE.
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