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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Pvipaifd Uy Jf VV. Seal, M. I>*
lit anon* >vliy it .-liould t< iikcil (jiMt*iitl it! aiiyotlifr ti**at*
immt in ttU febrile atrertionH;
1 Kt.—frCt oiioiity of Tim®.— Aaotily ow-*te*nlk
• if tlie ordinary tint I* i*oii*ilr'd r run*.
‘4d.—iEconomjr of Money* —Ah it <••*!* *'t oik*
‘ini.—economy of — A ” *’ tll, ‘
suffering of H long sickness ami flic conei"ot treat-
Utoiit: 111- annoyance of taking MivUH.atl.ig dose* n
uimltniuo, Uuii( disagreeable operation, and the l*aiu “I
long roiilliiiuuent; but tins fluid being neccseuiy,
ami that idonsHiit iu it* oiloi't*.
•Hli.—Economy of TliOUgHt.—-As when
known it will remove nil dread and anxiety at present
\lHling. respecting febrile affections; jiarticularly while
a dear friend l sick
.nil.—Economy of llcalt li.— Ah the system
ih lint reduced, and consequently racked, nor in the fever
subject to he followed by ehronie disease,
Dili. -Economy of Life. —An the cure in effected
before mid without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in acorresiMiiiding degree, all danger ol a fatal
lerininatioii.
Other rensons might be added, but tliOHe are deeuied
sufficient to satisfy all <’! asses and lieraoiiH in all condi
tioue of life.
The above retiHoiiH are more particularly upplh'uldo to
the immediate treatment on the flint attaek, but will
apply with equal force to crscs which have been subject
ed to or have tiecome re.lured, corfosponding of >'nurse
•o the nature of the cuae at the time it in lirsl udminls
tered.
Ah thin remedy given no prompt, effectual and penini
nent relief, In all ordinary cMes, when uhihl hih.ii after
the attack, |ivron ntn scarcely realize that they hail
linen really nmch ei.-k. and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if ho, “It wan trilling
-a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
untiling of renseqiieuce—it would have panged oh with
out any thing-—that medicine had no effect.” The general
ImprcHHion on the nuhjeet of fever la enoh, that thoughts
not uidflke the above follow the cure of a common cane
an naturally as men fiiink at all: and It in not until
the Individual han wltneaaed ninny cases that he ran fully
realize the truth: and even then lie may conclude them
all very trifling eases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
lieeii tliiiH sueressful in perhapH hnndreilH of cases, miiHt
‘•xjiect that there will casus occur where there in Home
organic or local cause ho great hh to require particular
attention, or though Huccenaful in reducing the fever,
it will again rlae aa the influence of the “Fluid” pannes
..li', as the exciting cauae may still exlat. II In to guard
against disnppolntinent in nneh cases Unit I have given
and frequently refer to w hat I have called a “ synopsis.”
llcinnrkson Fevers in Generati
on thin subject I wish to lie fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile all'ecUons In
which the huinuu frame is subject, including small pnx
and other eruptive fevers; hut n* they arise by a great
variety ot causes, and in quite dissimilar const it u(inns
and habits, they of course dilter considerably iu their
development and exhibit s variety of forms or tyfies;
yet all are distinguished by the same general i huriu ler
i sties—that of undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency iu the pulHO, sense of bent, dryness of the skin,
debility, Sic.
To show that I am not wholly alone iu the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celehralcd I’rol'. T. Watson,
■it King's College, London, whose work on the •• Princi
pins and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
.oir medical colleges, mid consequently standanlaiUJwrity.
Du page 834, lie says:—“We hear continually, Isith in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Ity the public, TyphuH fever, ltrniu Fever,
Milieus fever. Putrid fever, I.ow Fever, Nervous fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gustro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that lever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all Ibis sulssUvision, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages ilis|sisitlon. already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its anna. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
Ihat run be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, oven the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
Tin- above Is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
lever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will Ini well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, ons to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion Is no hypothesis baßed on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands bf cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons oml climates. Hear tills in niinil,
and treat at ouco without regal'd to nun ic, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous levers, lint as cases may have be
come developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to he pursued ill
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Utiles”
and “ Synopsis'’ will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hutcs imjnnUml In bo ohscrcnl in nil cates in uxiay Un
Aei/atirr Kleetric Fluid.
Ist. It should la.given iu three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
‘AI. Patients must lie free from all vurrcjils n( air,
(though there should always he free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about w hile under its in
fluence.
Mil. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or Is evidently passing nil; to la- resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
lm left perfectly quiet: free from nil excitement; should
not lie questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or hike any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feclinys, independent of nil extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak ; nor
should any conversation lie allowed in their hearing, iu
which they may feel more or less interested, hut he left
quiet to all Iu tents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it ns
plentifully, ami ns long as tile patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tith. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintuess while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the lever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion I hem to speak of it, they should luivo a little
wine, toddy,camphor, hnvtshoru, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face ami
breast may la> bathed in cold water; either of which
will give Immediate relief.
TAHbE OF DOSES.
Km-children of one year or under, from 3 to S drops.
“ over 1 ami under - years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 •• “ IB to 30
” 5 *• 10 “ “ BO to 50 “
” 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teas|MK>nful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require ns much ns young, nr those iu the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
lukeu full doses; but for a little guide. 1 have given the
above talile, with the remark that, as a general rule,
i hildren require more than adults in proportion.
Ity observing the above directions, the medicine will
lie ibnild agreeable in all of its effects, tile expectations
of the most sanguine realised, mid many perfectly
astonished. Mv object in ladug thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may Is- obtained, ami
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ole
-ervances.
Hiltons or Uenitttrnt Fever.
(live u teasponful of “Fluid'* (see rule lsl) once in
lwn hours, till the fever is evidently passing off: this
constitutes tile whole treatment ill all simple cases of
•ever, with such observances as are set forth in the
’ Itulcs.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the •• Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
if in any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or conffnod, give a eulluntic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion: they must be opened of the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated on In
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tenspoonsfiil
may be given at first with advantage, and even lepeated
in two hours—if it —the pulse—has not been saftennl,
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Ilutliing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much iu Inking effect.
Congestive Fever,
ilive two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and sort, thou only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever siitmhlc). \s
tuo bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get uiedlciuo to operate in this disease
no time should lie lost to get them open, give some active
ithartic with the “ Fluid'’and repeat ns may lie neces
sary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also lie
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel: also, cold
npjilicatious to the head. Quinine may Ik* added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevors are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, Wing ail of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. Ju these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the Common treatment, while with this hula few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
Tile treatment should he commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger In volume, then to be continued
once iu six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In boil cases, from three to five grains each “t ‘/mime,
mid capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stiiim
laut (see auxiliaries) should lie added to each dose. I lie
Is iw els -In nib I be kept gently open, and small l">rtlelis
of some InjHitic should he given is'easioiially, even
though the Imwels should be very loose. I lie patient
should he sastniinsi by nourishing and liiucilagenotis
drinks—such as are iu common use in such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface us di
rected ill bilious fever, will Is- found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during convalescence, in all cases
wkiu li haw become r*duct'd.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Oive a teiis|MNinful of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bonrset; nr
half the quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The Ismesct ten should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms ins: allayed, or the patient is relieved : (In'll
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something el
the kind, to Is* applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, llubeola and Scurla
tinn; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Mcnsles,
anti Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
In fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common levers, llomemlier
never wail to learn the “ nuine,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, us they all commence with freer, but
treat it at mice; govern the fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be bulimic eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
Will be regarded witli ridicule by ninny. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated us
1 direct, will be. cut short; attended witli Imt little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no nrnstdy of
its running its ordinary course. On this / will stake
not only my reputation, Imt ail that I hold most dear;
besides, on tills subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Matson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874 :
•• You may abate the force of Hie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. I nave not only proven it laay be, hut has
been done in numerous eases tiiat occurred ou hoard
ship. See the account appended.
Uive a tcaspoonlul or more, according to the urgency
of tlie case, witli a dose of salts or castor oil: repeat the
Fluid once iu two hours if necessary, until the fever salt
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
Imt it should Is’ giveu and ru|ieuted sufficiently to keep
tlie fever uniter control. When the tiirout is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may he used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In i'iio case, on the ship Duchessd'Orleans, tlie tongue
and f'aucus were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, ami lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his longue, drop by drop, till he could sw allow ,
w hen it was giveu in tcaspoonlul doses ercry hour, till
nil alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in nlxiut twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best rjuryle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to w hich the mol In r is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single doso or two of a
tcaspoonlul, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should lie re
peated as long as the fever continues, as iu other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should he attended to.
in connection with tills subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
file ladies, will save them muck pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing mid
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must la- tried to he appreciated.—
rainful menstruation w ill be relieved at ouco by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or u cold taken at adellcatc time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies I'or many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and irUability of Ihe nervous as well as tlie circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth mid
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally mid
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as poeailile, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called fever, or subdue and
control il under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may he or ought to lie called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must lie removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these solmld fie given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection witli it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tlie first doso, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie dose: if attended
w itli diurrluea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or intlauimation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs!
or, lairhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, witli great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlm saline wash,” vinegar ami water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the meili
oUio in taking effect, alter which there will he no (rou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly iu low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated: also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea mid vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine will remain on thu stomach
tti doasy good : for this pur|iosu 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
.given plciitilully, will answer every purpose: when the
stomach lias settled, give tlie “ Fluid” and a eathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other elreumstauces, giving tlie
** Fluid” at tlie same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realise it till vou
hifvc se. li, and thou you will be astonished at the ease
w itli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
thirties may feel at a loss to know wliat is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found uo such necessity
when using tlie Fluid, and to he fully understood bv
ail, l w ill name u tew (r the different art ides of medi
cine l have referred to, viz:—
Cathartics.—Articles that purge or operate on Hie
I towels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tile roots
or harks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to tic good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by tlie different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
witli tlie “ Fluid” or while tho system is under its iu
ffuenee. Ami one may choose calomel—another blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on: each may take ids choice iiud lie sue
cetuful.
Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strength inch
as quinine, various harks, roots and bitter herbs Hone
sec or thorough wort is one of tlie best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such as check the action of the
bow els. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not property ustrintents
whleti have tlie effect.
Stimulant*.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a bettor “dia
phoretic,” “ anodyne,” “diuretic.” “relaxant” and
“ sedative ‘ than known in the materia mctlica.
1 shall not tax tlie reader witli a long list of proofs
dopemliug mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that oti the
Pnckctsliip Ductless D'Orlenn*.
which cannot tie classed among ordinary certificates:
Me, tlie undersigned, certify to tlie’ following, viz—
M e took passage on tlie pnckctsliip Duchess and Orlcuus.
t apt Hutton, then lying in tlie port of Havre France
and bound for New York. She sailed on tlie nth of Am
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, tlie smut
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by tho physician in charge. Dr. N. W Seat with
a new remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Klec
trii Fluid, w ith which lie seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage. Which lasted thirty-nine day*
there were almut eighty cases of small pox. some fever
Ac., and not a single death. AH were cured w ith mm
kuhl promptness.
From w hat we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that tlie medicine used bv Dr. Seat on tlie oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. M e never liefore
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled witli
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on hosixl, slid not a itralhi The
fact speaks for itself.
Sigued.
E. I’. Fuuti, 84 Pearl street. New York
E. (i. Fa nut, “ “ ‘
A. DkNormaxdy. Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DkNohmandv, Esst Liverpool, Ohio.
m i .. .> Cubin Passengers,
llie ai>ve statement is correct.
W, s. Hitton, Commander.
.. .... , “ M Marston. First Mate.
New lork. Aug., 1858.
~ X. W. Skat. M. and.
4MF” Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, X. Y. City.
New Principle! New Iteinedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOR TIIK PREVENTION AND CUIIK
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever: Dumb Ague, ami
other Intermittent ami Remittent Fever*; also of
Hilfous Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Nyuip
toiis : Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sw eats, and all ottier forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON OIUOIN IN
maijAhia or miasma.
fIMIHSE diseases are common to many localities of the
_L United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasinnl cause. Tlie great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of tlie sufferers; but as the
cause is tin- same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a sjiecitic remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tlie seme in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe It. In accordance witli those unalterable laws
governing tie unerring affinity subsisting between op
|ites, there is in tlie preparation before ns, offered to
tlie public,
Tilt’ Natural Antidote to illnluiTa,
which neutralizes tlie isjison whenever it comes in con
tact witli it. even iu tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies tlie system affected by it of its
baneful tntfuence, and thus restores and preserves
Ileal til.
The remedy is believed to Is 1 entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie followingextraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check tlie ague in persons who have
suffered tin - any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use. according to the direc
tions. a radical cure will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use aguiu necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve nil the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, anil when the disease is cured, it
w ill entirely prevent tlie accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other inede
cines. Tlie patient at once begin* to rcover appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may lie banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations In perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them I lie most valuable part of the
year.
Since tlie introduction of the CUKE iu every part of
tho United States, its success Ims been so complete and
unvarying as to liavc fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all the resources 1. 1
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat was still worse for ague sufferers,
ail their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
tenqiorary relief, their poisonous effects are superudded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of ftg power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
Tlie follow ing certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists tn the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
Nkw York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a, chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found n particle of either in it. nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines w hich do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
prevail 11vc.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if tlie medicine lie taken in advance.
This is ow ing to tlie diseases being produced by one and
tlie sanio cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice us to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
ciuobya mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor OH, the ottfect of which is to cleanse tlie stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveuess, it mist he taken
or the operation of flic antidote will lie seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —In certain specified cases, pour
(lie contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; lor tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tlie air waited across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degree commensurate w itli its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained iu tlie apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants arc exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “KltoniS’ F'evei: and Acer Ci rk” blown iu the
glass, and on tlie outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, w herever introduced and used. These
will lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprietor.
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, 1(. I,
For wile in Columbus liv
KIVLIN, THOMAS k CO.,
February 10, 1858. ly Druggists.
A soil'll jRN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVK received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman s Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesauiine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry llark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far lietter than any
other Cough Medicine in tins country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased l.ungs. under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liuiments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing tiiis note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
ttrul tV iu I‘uhiumary Diteate*. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting most mi professionally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with wore success Ilian any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. O. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better tlinu any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen liot
tles by tlie bearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason, M. D.
Ibis preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tiiis medicine, from its peculiar properties its a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
w ill probably he preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Kcmemlior that this is the only Cough Medicine that
Inis stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved ot and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tlie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Chert v Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant. ’
Ehf-Price —One Dollar a llottle.
.1. 8. PEMBERTON k CO., Col uni ban, 0a„
_ , . Only agents for Ibis county.
February 5.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UN PARALLELED SUCCEBB OF
RHODES’ KEVKIt AND AGUE Cl'llE,
Hit
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See wliat tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, soys of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria :
Bt, Lotis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. .1, R. Chilton,
of Newl York city, in lover of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, .'ler
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr.
lor tlie medicine, jjiuce then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 cau refer. L am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. M HEATON,
l’resd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1805.
Having been informed of tile illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for tlie last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, .“lie took in all four liottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and u.s four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. I’. MAiSOF. Apothecary.
JO Bottle* Perform 70 Cure*.
Constantine, Mich.. Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It lias sold like •• Hot Cakes,’’
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 hail one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. liLADDIMI.
•44 Bottles Perforin 44 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24. 1805.
Mr. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir—The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet whicli we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerriugton.
Its sale will only lie equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases tuny lie few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
M'e remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos.. Ohio, Aug. 19.1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
•U no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility oil myself.—
Hut not a bottle lias come back, and as 1 am almost out
of tlie article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie liottles, if you see proper to do so, and l will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure tome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
*4l Bottle* Perform 41 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague lias thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have liut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it lias been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of tlie dift'ereut remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your F’ever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time X have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur m -dicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours.
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
luanotlicr column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpßburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
M<t. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Pi.ymoith, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
tlic value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AG U E BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours trulv,
Rev. A-C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from n Physician.
Moxtickuo, I ltd., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —I have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfecl nieces*. Respectfully yours,
IV. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. it., (la., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure has overcome iill prejudices liy its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all 1
can in its sale. “ W. A.IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as ra'pidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New Y'ork, certifies to its per
fect innocence, it is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them ail, and it will he noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fillany newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everattended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague.
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Muluria. to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAME. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. T.
And for sale by KIVLIN. THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Ha., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A[Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers inlying of K., T. A Cos. will save
•11 expenses on the Cure, ns Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphnnpee, Ala.
DANFOHTH .V NACiKI,
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, iVc.
Also, agents and dealt? is in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesoy Street, rear of the Aster
House. NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1850.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
Professor Wood’s Hair Restoiati
IS. no doubt, the most wonderful discovery of .*
of progress, for it will restore permanently ~,
toils original color, cover the head of the l>abi 2-'‘ v
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all ft ail( | “ L
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaneous erui
-lu'ii as scald head, etc. It will cure, as if by im,.,,
vous or periodical headache; Wake the hair snft
and wavy, and preserve the color perfectly, an,| ti', ,”
from fulling, to extreme old age.
We could give tlie testimony of more than one i
dretl thousand to tlie truth of every word we have
ten. See circular and tlie following :
The following is from a distinguished member (l (,i
medical profession:
St. Paul, Jan. j n-
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD
DEAR Sin : Unsolicited. I send you this certificate
ter being nearly 1 mid for a longtime, and bavin-■
all tlie hair restoratives extant, uud having nu Hn,!”
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours, to gj Vc L*
trial. 1 placed myself in the bauds of a barber*aiu| L
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and the lb .; **
five tlieii applied, and well rubbed iu, till the scab, ‘
glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and ft, t u’
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew rapidly
August last till the present time, and is now thick. b|2
and strong—soft and pleasant to the touch; m,..,, 1
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there was,*
and that little was disappearing v. ry rapidly. [ Bl ju k
your restorative about twice a week, and shall Mien
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if 1 had rqg
those things—and who lias not? hut have not sun
erto any ease Where any person's hair was really
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of tlie day; and ii r „ lr
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of my ~v , ,
cnee. I have recommended your preparation tu
audit already has a largo and general sale throusU
tlie Territory. The people here know its effects!
liavc confidence in it. The supply you sent us, as w|£
sale agents for tlie Territory, is nearly exhausted, a
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve creditt>
your discovery: arid 1, for one, return you my tirm.L
fi r tlie benefit it lias done me, for 1 certainly'had ,k
paired longago of ever effecting any such result.
Yours, hastily,
J. W. bo\h
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Druggists. Bt. p^j
Tlie undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a mlnisterii
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox cliutit
at Brookfield, Mass, lie is a gentleman of consider:,i,
influence, and universally beloved.
WM. LIVE);
Brookfield. Jan. 12, 1855
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sin: Having made trial of your Hair Resto.
rative, it gives me pleasure to say, that its effect h
been excellent in removing inflammation,
constant tendency to itching, witli which I have I*,
troubled from piy childhood; and lias also restored],
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color,
have used no other article, witli anything like tin:®
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
j. K. brack;.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, li*
Dear Sir : I am doing an extensive travel in thelVs
and South-western States, as general agent for Ada,.
American Liniment, and would be glad if you would 8
vor me with a consignment of Professor Wood’,
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that lean ii
traduce it in many places were it is not kuowu, asm
head is a living testimony of its valuable property, inm
storing the liair to its natural color. lam forty ym
old, and my hair was almost white; but alter using ihi
halfpint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, and!
would not be without a bottle on hand for the prio-:
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter c:
nected with tlie 1 lair Restorative. 1 have been for lift,-:
years engaged in the same business, and will be glad!,
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. B. BROOME.
Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri, a
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everywliett
All kinds of family patent medeeines for sale, on ti:
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s estabiishuif::
114 Market street, !Bt. Loris.
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
Feb 29—3 m
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE
FOR 1856.
fIMiE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plante
A will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus fur tfe
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs*
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, is
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in ts
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Mill
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history:
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to pur friends and rend®
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Putlii
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reads!
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shalit
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stan
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will tak s
stop backward” its progress is onward and upward totk
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,at
by tho members of tlie Society, that tlie Planter- ai;
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alai®
will rally eu masse to the support of Alabama’s ouly in
clusively) industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ah
llama State .Agricultural Society, that its efficiency mi;
be unfettered in tho great work of developing tlie in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South
*• Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Mamifsi
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of tlie Jiutii
can Cotton Planter is to
‘‘lmprove the Soil nnil the Mioil,”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering .nan; ■
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South
we feel assured we shali he able to visit our patron*<
tlie first of each month, to their entire satisfaction mi
profit.
Every family in the country, wliatavcr lusy he toil
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: I
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie world
so innocent, and at tlie same time so practically pin#
blc in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good up:
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter nil
issue promptly liy the first day of tlie month. It will U
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white p
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
mid.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, *
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, Mi
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
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Our exchanges will please direct to Loekland. Ala.
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CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
(lid stand of J. S. Smith A Cos.,
1!45 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock t” (
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. Jy
HO.VTtdIMEBY, SELMA AM) UK” 1 *’
RIVER.
Merchants ami other* bringing good* i*y wj"*
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selimi ami ‘
went of Col uni bus, Georgia, are informed that by sTifpl ,|!l
to rare of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Druy'Company, ColumbuH, Georgia, tb i
- Ik* forwarded from tlie Depot of the Muh ‘
Koad to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery k
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between""*
points, of
75 cents jier Ton (2000) lbs.
which will suvo them *25 cents per ton, as tin*
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar pel* t'' ll
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible * ’ 1 ‘
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by referem 1 ’
Bell A Cos., Josiab Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montgoni'.
Ala. KetVr. in OoKunbus, Oft., to R. Patten and Jw"*
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. il. Smith.
.inly 31 and
JAMBS *T. TODD,
COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. 20 East Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
MAtmt ix
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIE*. f
Stnph* Dry Goods, Drugs, Patent Medicines, Conte
ory. Tobacco, he. Ac.
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND 801.0-
(fn-Ordersfor all articles promptly attended b ’
article ordered is not in the Store It w ill be p" r
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly
DEEDS.
Land Deeds of a good form, correctly printed, all
sulo at this office.