New-York tribune., 1883-12-10
STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
OVER TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS LOST
AN OLD PIONEERS STATEMENT.
HOW FORTUNE WAS SPENT IN VAIN.-AN
EvENTFUL CAREER-REsCUED AT LAST.

SAN Francisco, Cal.-The Daily Chronicle
publishes the following editorial communication from
Captain W. f. swasey. the Oldest pioneer In san iran
CISCO gentleman well known throughout the coast,
which viii be self-eIplanatory:
Editor Of The Chronicle: SIR: Anything concerning the
history OF old Californian, especially II ne Is e&ten
svey and favoraby known throughout the Pacific coast
fails to attract attention. but when the ercnn-
acter that knowledge OF them win benefit the public at
large the impartng OF such becomes not Only
deems the following. brief sketch not only emnently
Interesting and beneficial to the thousands who Will read
Colonel D. j. Williamson the subject of this letter.
master OF the 4th California Infantry and in 1863 he was
OF the United States Army He served with distinction
to himself and honor to the Government until 1867 at
prominent operator I'm stocks in San Francisco this
business he continued until 1870 when he received from
President Grant the appointment OF United states Con-
sui at Calao Peru In 1874 he appointed by Pres-
dent Grant Consul at Valparaiso Chill, and also Charge
compelled by ill-hcath to resign in 1878.
In the winter Of 1s612 winter that was unusually
incemen while military duty at Sacramento Colonel
Williamson was Obliged TO sleep In tents, and then first
contracted the terrible scourge OF rheumatism from
which he at times suffered excruciatng pain although ne
not incapactated from duty After he had ert the
pertnacously clung TO his system although he resorted
TO the most eminent medical advice and 10 every known
remedy for relief When he arrived In Peru where rhe-
matsm Is very prevalent, the disease assumed stu
more vruent type, and his suffering became 80 utterly
Jnat nc was OOlgCu 10 submit 10 appca
ton OF hypOdec injections OF morphia, frequently adj
minstcred often twenty-five times In twCntyfOur
hours. He visited the famous baths OF that country
without avail and when he reached Chill resorted to the
baths Coquenes and afterwatd to tho baths on the sum
nit OF the Andes which latter celebrated throughout
the world for their efficacy In the OF rheumatism.
lie s found no relief however and in 1873 his knees
and lower exrnties became powcrlcss from tue dis
that he Obliged to resign his position and return
10 California. He at repaired to the Paso ROblcs
spTlngs I'm San Luis Oblspo Comfy, where he received
but slight temporary relief the malignant complaint con
nuing TO torture and rack his frame almost without
cessation From 1873 until within about mOnths he
has been totally deprived OF the Of his lower limbs
being absolutely unable 10 perform the most simple
physical act without assistance. Some six months he
induced 10y his friend, Ferdinand Nasslt esq, Sec
rctary the California Pioneers try st. Jacobs OIL.
IL fortunate he did to-day. after long years Of
Intense agony and utter prostraou he II lc walk
about with comfort and without the aid OF either
cruchcs He has discontinued all medical treatment
and the OF all narcotics and he gratefully and most
emphatcaly attributes this happy result solely to the
OF 81 Jacobs OIL Tie writer Of this letter having
himself been n sufferer from rheumatism and having
been thoroughly cured by the remedy, feels Inn
PEELED 10y of duty 10 afflicted humanity 20 impart
this information To the public.
Yours respectfully, W. F. swAsEY.