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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27
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#toiraI ami Surgical.
DIR. l.. J. CZAPKAY'S
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
I'm Silt Ut Z

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
I'm Slit UTE,
Sacramento street, beL0Sc Montgomery, opposite
ITctGc 4NdH StpGsaShip COs office,
SdR FrdnciScO.
Established in 1854, for the Permanent
Cure OF all Private and Chronic Dis
eases and the Suppression of Quack-
cry.
Attendant and Resident Physician,
L. J. CZAPKAY. M. D.,
Late in the Hungarian Revolutionary War, Chic
Physician to the 2nth Regiment Of Honveds, Chief
Surgeon to the Military Hospital Of Pesth, Hungary,
late Lecturer on Diseases OF Women and Child en-,
and Honorary Member OF the Philadelphia College
Of Medicine.
~ Particular attention paid to the treatment Of
diseases peculiar to Women and Children. III
OFFICE llurkS.-Frum Q A. " till . p. ". UOmlnu-
nicAtons strictly confidential Permanent cure
guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations, by letter or
otherwise, free.
address, DIR. L. ]. CzAPKAY,
San Francisco.
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ALEXANDER BUSWELL,
PRACTICAL
BOOK BINDER,

Paper Ruler and Blank Book Maker
SIT Clay and 6l4 Commercial Sts between Mont
gomery and SansOme streets,
SAN FRANCIsCO.
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A CARD.--Prompted by an honest desire OF
my heart, wish to lay before the public case
which deserves a high COMMUNICATION, not only
act Of scientific skill, but Of humanity, also. About
two years ago, suddenly and from causes unknown
to me. was seized with At Of epilepsy, which, owing
to my inability TO meet the expenses consequent up
on a thorough medical treatment, and the discour-
Agemrnt met with attempting II, coon became
such Gas then led to believe) defy the skill
Of physician was frequently, while In pursuit Of
! my calling, thrown down to the ground without the
slightest warming and although nsensible 10 the ag
onIes, yet desplsed the mseriee OF my life, and
soon learned to look upon those who would render
assistance shelter me from danger, enemies who
sought to prolong the existence Of my miserles.-
While in this state, and having previous to my Attic
ton tasted the sweets Of life, once was In.
duced to attempt seeking aid OF physician, and, by
recommendation, called upon DR.. L. J. Czapkay. l
told him my circumstances and my inability to re-
ward him for his services, regardless OF which, how
ever he undertook my case, and with the blessing Of
God was once more restored to perfect health
Unable to reward him for the boon which enjoy at
present, and yet conscious Of my indebtedness,
consider It due to myself and to all afflicted to make
the case public in order that those in need Of medi
cal advice may find physician in whom every con-
hdence can be placed.
H.. 81 MEYER YABLONsKY.
State u California, Caaaty Of San Francisco ss.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this LIST day OF
August, A. n lso6. GILBERT A. GRANT,
IL. s.. Notary Public.
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COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES,.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

S'na'"r--tu' elected III, year)-A. st {. DsaSer-
. I!ArI.N.
Mob r. - Ia. A.s-mhy-Seueca Dean, J. HrAsieT,-
) II D.uih,. II &. Parker.
HA-rI
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The Greatest Discovery of the Age
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-DR. l.. }. CEAPKAY's PROPHiL AcTICUM (self-disin-
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- "--~--'--' -----A~A~7- ~~S@e~rAsSJ = I'd eaDcep-
ulcers, fetld discharges from the vaEuN s,er~.
and urethrA, and all cutaneous eruptons and dis
eases. For sale at Dr. L. J. CSApkAy's office, Sacra-
mento street, below Montgomery opposite the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company's office. As incubation Is
NSS~S~S >1 NRnihst smallpox, so is Dr. L. J. Cap
kay's Prophncticutu preventive against syphilitic
and RonorrhPal diseases. Harmless in itself, it
possesses the power Of chemically destroying the
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debauchees from being infected by the most loatl-
some of all diseases Let no young man who ap-
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tcum. II is in very convenient packages, and will
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Price, s. For sale at DR.. L. J. CEapkays Private
Medical and Surgical Institute, Sacramento street,
below Montgomery, opposite Pacific Mail Steamship
Companys office.
ET All orders must be addressed TO L. J. Cap
kay, NJ. D., San Francisco, California. aug II
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Remarkable Cure OF COnsumptiOn.
The almost miraculous cure that has been effected
in my case, prompts me to impart TO those Of my
fellow creStures who may be suffering from like az
Fiction, the Of relief with short description
Of my case. Several years ago, my health began to
fail. was attacked by general weakness and debl-
ity which reduced me to the mere shadow Of my
former SELF At that stage sought medical assist
ance, and expended large amounts, but without the
least beneficial result. The fell destroyer Consump-
ton, had already seized upon my vitalS. was dai.
~ drawing closer to the tomb; my physicians held
out no hope Of recovery; my strength had wasted,
and was In q state OF almost utter prOstFatl0n.
was informed BY my physicians that they could do
nothing for me except to smooth my path TO the
grave when most fortunately, applied to DR.. L. j.
CZapkay, end am now q well and perfectly sound
man II Is difficult for me to express the emotions
IL deepest gratitude experience when realizing the
understandable service have received 1t the hands
u Dr. CEaPkay, aud feel rOiced that 1t ia ct least
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27

~ Binding Of every description neatly execu.
pattern. JuDsiyt
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27
PR INTI n G.

To be found anywhere North OF San Francisco
which facts they are prepared to prove by occular
their line, from
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27

Remarkable Instance OF Medical
Keltef-Bvlow publish the certificates Of three
Of the sufferers from the pauEs Of disease Who, hav-
ing recovered their former health, and inpelc,i by
agent, and their statements are authenticated by h
NotSry Public. The demands OF society innperousy
command their publicity, and We commend their pc
rusal to the Intention Ot TIE afflicted:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27

Sacramento street, beIotc Montgomery, opposite
IuctHc 11U SteG'aship CO's CDfce,
SdR FrdactscO,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27
A Poster to a Visiting Card!

Being fully convinced Of the fact that the prices
for Printing like all other NECESSARY things in Cali
iforniA have greatly decreased within the past wear,
We have accordingly bought and put into operation
all the latest and most desirable
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LABoR-sAvING MACHINERY

Known in the business; and are thus enabled to
pietey nulhIying the hitherto good argument that
Money could be saved by sending below for print
ing" Our stock Of
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27

The following letter which empla,ically
speaks for ITSELF written by the Dean OF the Fac
editors OF the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal
San Francisco, for publication:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-09-27
SPEAKERS AND SINGERS.

Few are aware OF the i'm 10rtance Of checking a
Cough or " Common Cold" In its first stage; that
which In the beginning would yield Ia mild remedy
II neglected, SOM attlcks t'e lungs 4" isro1rnit
bTonchidt TrOches," containing d"nm!ccnt ingre-
dents, AllAy Pulmonary and Bronchial Irritation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
The Presidents Message.

The following is the Presidents Messars
on the bill abollshing slavery in the D6,
trict of Columbia. 1t is ta6en from thu
telegraphic columns of the Milwaukee
Sentinel, and is full Of the provoking err
rors peculiar to the telegraph reports
published in that paper
FELLOW CitJzeas Of the Sepate and Hou,
of Representatives.
The act entitled an act for the release
of certain persons held 10 service or labor
in the District of Columbia, has this day
been approved and signed. have never
doubted the constitutional authority Of
Congress TO abolish slavery in the District
Of Columbia, and | have ever desired to
see the national capital freed from The in
stitution in some satisfactory way. Hence
trere has never been ia my mind any
question on the subject, except one Of eX'
pcdiency arising in view Of the circum-
stances. If there be matters within ana
about this act which might have taken The
course or shape more satisfactory tony
judgment, do not attempt to specify
them. | am satisfied that the true princi'
pies Of compensation and colonization are
both recognized and practically applied IN
this act.
In the matter Of compensation it is pro
yided that claims may be presented within
ninety days after the passage Of the act
but not thereafter; and there Is saving
clause for minors, females, covert, insane or
absent persons. | presume there IS an
omission by mere oversight, and | recon-
mend that it be supplied by an amendato'
ny or supplemental act.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
The Great Crime Of the Age.

Th0re seems TO he no difference of opin-
ion among the press of the country that
there was most shameful, criminal negl-
gence on the part Of some. in regard to
the battle ofPittsburg Landing, and there
IS nearly as much unanimity in determin-
ing where that blame properly belongs
The Missouri Dsmocrrt says;
CAT Pittsburg, Tennessee, last week, our
army, gathered with such immense toll
and expenditure from the States of the
Northwest was surprised, and to tell the
truth, routed and defeated through the
whole day Sunday. The army was IN
presence ola dashing and adventurous lead
er Of the enemy, whose ''style" was known
There WAS every motii for extraordinary
vigilance and precaution. In this situation
it was surprised, route |, trampled on by
hostile squadfons and driven from tie field.
how great was the advantage gained to
the enemy by that surprise 10 human
wit can compute, nor how many lives were
thus wantonly thrown away. The victory
gained by the rehe.s on that day, and re-
trieved only by fighting the most desper
ate on the day following, was the result Of
CRIMINAL NEGLECT on the part Of SOME
BODY in high position.-WHo9
The mistortunes which originates in the
clements or in agencies beyond human
control, and against which no forecast can
avail, men bear with resignation, il not
with calm equanimity. Bat surprise in
the field, in circumstances like those at
Pittsburg La'sding, admits Of no excuse
and no extenultion. The officer, whoever
he may be, whose neglect occasioned that
great calamity, should be kaown-should
be held up is guilty, and should be at least
displaced from position for which he is
unfit. The matter demands scrutiny. We
choose not 10 designate names, on impress
sions derived from witnesses who were on
the spot. But We insist that to allow this
matter to pass without military inquiry,
is a policy OF weakness, the result of which
must be the decentralization Of any army
1t cannot be otherwise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
lie Times fla! We're Hurricane Corners -Pclitical
AnimOsllics

Mr.. EDIToR:--It may lie some relief to
alav aside for moment the concerns of a
dismal war which has enveloped our coun-
] try, and take view oil home subjects
srhs scenes of my boyish days are yet
slresh; well do | remember when the axe
man was a stranger tot forest, and when
1.-The hills and plains were in possession Of
J the deer aud bear. These supplied the
snoble pioneers with game, and many were
7 the leisure hours devoted to hunting and
sslaying these, forest creatures. The canoe
] ol the savage then piled upon the waters
/ of Old Grant, and the Indians hamlet
scould be seen and his trail followed in ev-
cry direction. But these, with their weak
! lev parts and little ones were long since
sdriYen towards the polar regions to be fol
slowed by tie historian. And now, what
changes have the axeinan, the plowman
aand the builder wrought! Villages are
3uow more abundant than ever the wIgwan
squaFters. while saw and grist mills are to
lie seen on every stream. The Hurrs-
scune Corners, until late date deLse
forest, early submitted to all the yicissl-
.tudes Of civilization and now appears in
sflsllion and cnnoline with her neighbors.
Lancaster, five miles distant, soon followed
suit and became quite a coquette; so
zalso Beetown and other near neighbors, al
following wide awake iii the scramble for
Z gold and the comforts OF civil life. These
sseyeral rival towns have for the moment
ecpsed the Hurricane Corners; but the
sday Of eclipse is to pass away. These
sheavy timbers will soon fall, and these
sprairle homes viii be at a heavy discount.
Hurrica1e town lots are now IN fair de-
7mani, M. A. Morrell sou bis house late
ely on Dogt nne street for lair price, and
9otbers have bidders. Mr.. Ruel Morrell's
7large dislillery, superintendent by that
sscenced alcoholic chemist, Mr.. Icaac Green
5wood, is having q salutary influence. A
Few more such manufactures Of the pure
sarticle would stop the importation Of rot
agut Into our country. Near by, IS Mr..
81 Ohm b. Harleson's steam saw mill, acres
sof logs waiting to be slit into boards and
ssscantling Of any desired length or size =
sOur schools and churches are unsurpassed
Gin the county, though the latter have suf-
1ered by wrangles. We are at peace, ex-
5cept that few ferocious political pharisees
shaye tongues flowing with the bitter gale
Sof slandor when they speak with those. who
stiller with them on politics. They claim
stbey are the only paragcas Of truth, while
Gall others are traitors. They hold that no
agood can come out Of political Nazareth ;
Caesar is right-Pontious Plate can do no
aharm. A. G. BoNHAM.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
Extra State Pay.

Tn answer to numerous inquiries, we
would say tat the extra State pay Of five
doll is Per month to soldiers having fami-
lies dependent upon them for support is
now paid to cavalrymen and aftilleryists, as
well as to the infantry. The law providing
for this extra pay, however, Is applicable
only 10 regiments aud batteries formed or
in process Of formation up to March Slst.
ANY non-commissioned officer, musician or
private who shall desert or be dishonorably
dismissed from the service viii not be en-
titled to the benefit Of this act. The term
famiIy" or "iamiles" in the act Is construed
10 mean the wife living with and actually
dependent upon the volunteer for sup
port at the time Of enlistment; if be has
mo wife, then bis children under fourteen
years Of age; if he has no wife or chill
dren, then infrn or INDECENT parent or pa
Ireats actually dependent upon the labor Of
the volunteer for support at the time Of
enlistment. No one family or person is
.entitled to draw more than FIVE dollars per
month. The Secretary Of State is 10 pre-
scribe the rules Of evidence to procure the
state pay. II any officer shall use fraudu-
lent means to obtain the State pay, lie
shall forfeit double the amount on the
complaint Of any person bringing suit
therefor in the name Of the State; half Of
the amount TO 90 to the complainant, and
the reminder to be paid to the county
treasurer. and by him to be placed to the
credit Of the State. In addition to this,
such officer is liable t. fine and mprison-
'ment at the discretion Of the court. This
Is intended to apply to Justices Of tht
Peace or others who make applications.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
Washington, ARril 1s


The following dispatch was received to-
day at the War Department from Gen.
McClellan's headquarters Of the Army Of
the Potomac:
About half an hour after midnight, the
enemy attacked Gen. Smiths position, and
attempted to carry his guns. Gen. Smith
repulsed them handsomely and took some
prisoners. have no details, but viii for
ward them as soon as my aids return
The firing was very heavy. All IS now
quiet,
The position occupied yesterday by
Smith was entrenched last night, SO that
we have been able to prevent the enemy
from working to-day and have kept bis
guns silent. The same result at the bat
teries at Hyatts Mills.
Yorktown was shelled by onr gun-boats
and some four barges, but without effect.
There has been good deal Of firing from
the Yorktown land batteries.
In the engagement on Wednesday bet
ween the Sd Vermont and the enemy, 80
of our men were killed and 90 wounded,
ten probably fatal. The regiment behaved
with great galantry, driving superior
number of the enemy from their fortified
position, but the rebels being reinforced,
they were obliged to retire, Our artillery
moved the rebels down by acres.
Lieut.. B. B Wagner, Typographical en-
gineer, lost on arm yesterday, by shell
striking the table in front Of him, on
which were his papers. His arm was am
putatcd, but he will probably recover.
About one this morning, the emery in
force attempted TO cross a dam in fi,ns
Of our lines, with view to capturing a
battery of ours. A reserve force Of our
infantry opened fire OH them forcing them
to beat retreat, leaving their dead and
wounded on the field, which they succeed
ed in recovering. By daylight both par
ties opened fire with artillery, which has
continued to the present time. Nine Of
cur men are killed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-04-23
Yorktown.

Yorktown, port Of entry, capital o.
York county, Virginia, IS situated On lns
right bank Of York river eleven miles IRON
its mouth, and seventy miles east BY SCUM,
east of Richmond. 1t was settled IN l'O'
and was onse fou. ishing. The shipping
Of the district June so 1854, amounted 70
an aggregate of SOL tons enrolled ana
licensed, aud all employed in the coast lraa'
Before the commencement OF the FeVellou
Yorktown was a quiet, unobtru'Fe n'u'
village Of between twenty and thl1y hou'0i
half Of them uuinhabited, with the ru0 ly
tenements destroyed during CoTn"al'''
siege visible everywhere. The Ail'elI Sa,
breastworks were nearly obllteratea' WHY
the more permanent intrenchmenls q w
British were still comparatively peliso
The out-works which the latter were C ooL
PEELED to evacuate on the night Of Inc -'.l
of September, 1881, lie on the western i, V%
skirts Of the town, and are probably sun
good preservation. They we're strong . r
sltions, and their abandonment mus 1 %,r
20 re portion Of the town in wnlcn r' s',9
were situated in very exposed colluavJ'
ond the American officers, when lDey wa ,;.s
possession Of them, expressed mncn 'u' P tn
at their being voluntarily given up Gs
most eastern of the redoubts stornea y ~ -
allied forces on the 18th Of October I'LL I'LL
being near the river, has nearly w '.a 4
away; that taken by the French pol',oa ~.
the army may still be traced. Inc caP ,,;oo
of these redoubts rendered the desllu VII
or surrender Of the B itish forces lne'i' ..',s
aud on the 18th Cornwallis solicited nJ
and agreed to eapitulate. The man W." .srn
situated on the eastern edge OF the 'O" wa
were in excellent keeping IN 1898 ,I;0g
must have been formidable when " ''' RIA
With cannon and Occupied by soldiers f ~
embankment was too broad to be Psl% -.
ted by cannon-shot, and too steep e y IT,, =.
ily scaled by an assailant. The ileiu Va i
tie formalities of the surrender occnIioa ~.
respectable Enclosure of some hundred ~ +
and il was about the same IN l'ol' rot
Joins the town on the south. The very ,l ~.
where Gen. O'Harra is said TO have a 1En i.
e up bis sword and apologized for lpo two
sence Of CORVALLIS is now marked " IN
poplar trees, which were planted. y !, S ,tselt
memoration Of the event. The nel9 ,,ted
is nearly a plain, andis admirably au Kan
to the purpose Of drill and parade. =.
the top Of the bill on which the town ! linz; =
uated there is an excellent view extern ... !
into the Chesapeake Bay, and re il for.
most to the Virginia capes. lo Il1. Iadi.
merly enjoyed quite valuable va ;,i,ies d
an trade. The great natural ci'pao buttons
the place as basis for military operas aarson
early attracted the attention q 1s EN- the
DAVIS, and there can be no DOUBT sa;,;sh in
intrenchments constructed by the pr" sipce
1881 have been materially strenglep9 slI. tho
the rebellion. When Yorktown e, ia,'y ,outs
fate IF the peninsula is sealed, aOa -
to Richmond opened.