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NEGATIVE ELECTKIC FLUID,
Prepared IL W. Sml, M. D.
Reasons why it should Ik> used iusteud of any other treat
ment In nil Febrile affections :
of Time*—An only nf reuth
.a the ordinary time W required to filer t a eure. ,
‘t11..-KcllOmy of Money.—Ah it cists lint one
.'litl.—Economy of Peellng--*A It vw tho
-iilforing of h long melt lies* and the consequent treat*
in.-lit; the annoyance of taking muiscutiHg dMcH of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, ami the puiu of
l.niH ( Oiitlni ment: lint little of the fluid botnglieecsoary,
ami that pleasant in its effect*.
llh.—Economy of Tliouglit. -As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
-Kisting, respecting fehrilelUTei-tinn-", jiartii tilarlv while
a dear friend in sick.
.till.—Ktamomy of Health. —As the system
I-. not redneed, and consequently racked; nur is the lover
subject to he followed liy chronic disease.
hi li.—Kconomy of Life.—An the eure iaeffectod
iioforu and williont reducing the patient, conac(|ueutly
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other retiHons might he milled, hut those urc decimal
snftlciont to satisfy all classes and parsons in all condl
t ions of life.
Xho alaive reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, hut will
apply with im|uiil force to eases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of e mrse
Vo the nature of the case at the time it is first adminls
ti-red.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and pi-iniu
neut reliuf, in all ordinary eases, when used soon after
lho attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
lieen really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wars not attacked with fever, and If so, “it was trifling
a little cold, which gave alm ni—it could have been
nothing of esmsequeuco—it would have passed oil with
.nit anything—that medicine had noeftect.” The general
impression on tie* subject of feverie suck, tiiut thoughts
nut uriJlki* the ;ahove fidJow t/ie cure of a common ease
as naturally as men tliink at all: and II is not until
the Individual lias witnessed many eases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then lie muy conclude them
ill very trilling cases, which would have, readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of eases, must
• vpoot that there will eases occur where there is seme
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
ittention, or though successful in reducing tlio fever,
it Will again rise us the Influence of (lie ‘-Plaid’ passes
off. as tlio exciting cause may still exist. II is to guard
against disappointment in such eases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “synopsis.”
lLt-iitiii-k. on Fevers in General*
Dll this subject I wish to he fully understood, ity tin
term “levels,” I comprehend all febrile utfccUojiH to
which tlio human frame is subject. Including small |six
and other eruptive fevers; iatt :w they arise liy a great
variety of causes, mid ill quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in llieir
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished liy (lie same general character
istic* —that ul undue excitement in tlio circulatory ami
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tlic pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
.1 King’s College, London, whose work on tlio ■■ Prim i
pics and Practice of Physic” Is a text Imelt in many of
nur medical colleges, uml consequently standard a til limit y.
Dll page H:U, lie says : —“We hear continually, liotli ill
mid but of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. ttv the public. Typhus Fever, Bruin l i ver,
Bilious I'Vver, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are In the full as pal lirulur:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (lastro-Unterte, and
so forth Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
wirlmis forms. I am persuaded that the effort upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is luui and hurtful. It
. neoiiruges a disposition, already 100 prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its mime. There is no
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. They rim insensibly Into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.’’
The above isa 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
l-ver, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and yen
“'ill be. well instead of any distincteliaraetcr being devel
oped, bo ns to tie properly named by the most seVentiiic.
Tills assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of iiiiud, hilt on experience at the bed
side of tlie sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of eases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons anil climates. Bear tills in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
nig and dangerous fevers. But ns cases may have be
come developed before tlio “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible tlie proper course to lie pursued in
all of tlio most, prominent fevers, though Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tlie sick.
Rules important to lx- obsirred in all eases in using the
Negative Elect rie Elnitl.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must lie free from all currents of air,
(though there should always he free ventilation in tlie
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under ils in
fluence.
3d. It inunt lie continued whenever tlie fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he tlie ease under any
circumstances.
■ltil. W lien tlie lever begins in subside, patients must
In- left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
net lie questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous Influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should uuy conversation he allowed in their hearing, in
which they limy feel more or less interested, hut be left
quiet to nil intents and purposes.
6tli. Fluids should lie allowed, while giving it. as
plentifully, and as long as tlie patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or tens, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tilli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tlie lying posture, so ns to occasion a
restlessness after tlie fever lues passed oil', or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some othor stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will givo immediate relief.
TABI.K Ol>’ DOMES.
Pur children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 6 “ “ 1” to 30 “
“ 6 “ 10 “ •• “0 to 50 “
Li half tii a tcnspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered tvs adults, for whom
a tcaspooufiil is a common dose. Old persons do not
require ns much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There in no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—-those often years of ago frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
ulaive table, with tlie remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
liy observing tlie above directions, the medicine will
be ton ml agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, uiid many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tlie full benefit of the medicine may la- obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ole
servanees.
unions or Remittent Fever.
(live a teaspotiful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlie fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes tlie whole treatment ill till simple eases of
lever, with such observances as are set forth in the
” Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms. or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving tlie •• Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case tlie bowels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they must he opened or the fever may riso
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 mi by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonaful
may he given nl first with advantage, ami even repeated
in two hours—ls it—the pulse—has not been snt'tcned.
llnis showing th medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing tin- surface with water at an agreeable
icmpcruture, tin- saline wash, vinegar or spirits amt
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief ami aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Cougfstlv* Fiver,
Uivo two teaspoousful ami repeat every two hours till
tho pulse Imumw more full ami soft, thou only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued US the fever subside! As
the bowels are generally oontlued, ami it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should la.’ lost to get them opeu. give some active’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till it Operates: enemas (injections') may also lie
used to advantage: also, mustard to tho extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or tlannel: also, cold
applications to the head. Quiniuc may be added to tin
” Fluid” if thought advisable, geo Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, ship mid Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these levers are oil of one character, differing
mainly in degree, lieing all 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 troahneut is concerned, in these low fevers, when 1
fully *levlo|ied, a little patience will ho roi|uired; still
comparatively little, us they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will bo necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a toaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
once in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
11l hud eases, from three to five grains each of gitiitini
and capsicum (Cayenne popper) or some tome and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added b> uach dose. The
bowels should Is-k- pt g- iitlv open, and small {tortious
of some in pate should Is- given occasionally, even
though tin- Imiwbls should Is- very loose, ‘l ie patient
should bo sustained liy nourishing and inucilagonuus
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—*
Where lie- skin is very dry, swinging the surface as di
rected ill bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonies should is-used (luring convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Imnjj
or Winter Fever.
Uive a tcosponUftll of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with :t wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boueset; or
half the quunlily.liiuy be gift'll every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in sixer eight hours.
The boueset lea should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms ale allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard piaster, or something ot
tlie kind, to l>e applied over tlie sent of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, llubeola and Scarla
tina; or (Small Pox, Vnrloloid, Mcaslrs,
and Starlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended witli fevur, wldeli
in (act is thu most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs line little from I hut of common levers. Remember
never wuit to I*llll tlie “nance,” whether it is mm or tlio
other, or w ither, as I hey all commence with Jeer, but
treat it at once; govern the lever arid there will be no
trouble; there will lie hat. tittle eruption even ill small
|iox. This, to moat minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded witli ridicule by many, I nevertheless,
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will he cut short; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, und that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, but all that t hold most dear;
besides, on I ins subject, I have good authority; that of
I'nd. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
“Von may abate the force of tlio eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tlie number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission Unit it may
lie done. I nave not only proven it tuny be, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. Fee tlie account appended.
Uivea teuspnonful or more, according to tlie urgency
of tlie ease, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversuli
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may lie used, and tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
I u one ease, on tlio ship Duchess d’Orleans, tlm tongue
and I'uucus were so milch swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow of Speak, und lie was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in teuspnonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced sous to enable him to take nour
ishment in alioitt twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle, in nil such eases.
IMici-pe in 1 or ( liiltllicil Fiver.
This heretofore painful, dangerous anil alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Kind rie Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose nr two of a
toaspooiifiil, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated ns lung us the favor routinues, as in other cases.
The bowels ol course should lie attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
thu Indies, will save them much pain ami suffering. It
is toinform llieiu of tlio happy effect of tlie Fluid in
luuny Ilf their Dials. In ilnUi-birlli, Us relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
I’aiiifill mi usliiiafiou will be relieved at once bv a eoni-
(lose and retiring. Itestlussness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlio whole system, removing ail excitability
and irilability of the nervous as well as (lie circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet I lie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; lienee its use in so many cases.
(Synopsis.
To avoid (-(instant repetition, and condense t in- treat
ment as much as possible. I give under this head general
directions for all rases. As the Negative F.lectrie Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should lie given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot (ie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in nrder to effect a
perniiiiiont cine.
When sucli indications occur in any case, they should
tie appropriate means, ami these soliuld be given vvliile
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, us they will then mure readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will lilt'll be lost. As the -, Fluid” alone will sub
due Hie lever, 1 call nil else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon alter, and should il
fail to operate ill due time, repeat the dose: if attended
w ilh dial I lin-u, give something known to be good for
• lull complaint, though if caused liy irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard piaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part: il
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and batin’
tho feet in lint water; if tlio fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, witli great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will nllurd great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble; if tile patient lias been reduced or is much prusiru
led, give tellies ami stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of lever or when indicated: also,
during eiimales,. nee. win'll the patient lias become re
duced; if I here is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain mi the stomach
to do any good: for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic In cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach luis settled, give tlie •• Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other eireiimstanres, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success Will
crown your efforts ; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, und then you will bo astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Forties may leol at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have found no such necessity
wlien using the Fluid, and to bo fully understood by
all, I will name it lew of tlie different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Intimities. Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, surli as east,ir oil, salts, senna, an vof the roots
or harks, and many pills, iintiliilions, Ac.: anything
known to In* goo<l for such jmrnosos.
Ili'lintles. —Any thing known to act on the liver
particularly, portal elrrulatlou and secretions generally.
Any of tlio articles depended on by the different schools
tor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
witli the “Fluid” or while tlie system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take ids choice ami be sue
-0088! 111.
Tonies.— Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots and bitter herbs, fione
sei or thorough wort is one of tlie best used in levels.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of tlie
bow els, buuduinimniid other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, nut properly astringents
which have the effect.
St tilllllllllt s.—Articles that raise or excite the
sy stem. Capsicum (Cayenne pcpiier) is one of the best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. &c„ tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, hat the Negative F.lectrie Fluid is a better “ dia
phoretic,’ “anodyne, Uiiretic.” “l-elaxaut” and
“sedative” than known in tho materia medial.
J shall net tax tile reader with a long list of proofs,
depending unduly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of suecess, that on the
Packet* It ip Duchess D'Orlenns.
which euuuot be classed among ordinary certificates:
.'Vo, tile undersigned, certify to the'following, viz—
” ‘ hik passage on the paeketship Duchess (('Orleans,
I'apt Hutton, then lying in the port, of Havre. Franco
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on lioard, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, tlie small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, l)r. X. \V.’ Seat, with
anew remedy of his ow n, which lie calls Negative Klec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entile control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
t here were about eighty cases of small pox, some lever.
Ac., aud not a single death. All were cured witli unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced Hint the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the no
fusion, possesses inestimable virtues. \Ve never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so iinicli ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death: The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K. l\ Flint!. 84 Pearl street, New York.
K. 0. Fabrl, “ “
J, A. DkNorjundy. Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DeNoumandv, East Liver|a>ol, Ohio.
. . . . Cabin Passengers.
1 lie above statement is correct.
S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. M auston, First Mate.
New York, Ailg., 1852.
. . N. W. Skat. M. D.
A'UlreMf oi‘(lhi‘m to
(1. W. WKSTHKOOK, N. Y.Citv.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Eever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria;
Poll THE PREVENTION AND CUKE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, nccotn]Mtnicd by Typhoid Symp
lons: Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, (tenoral Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH I!AVK A COMMON 01UCIN IN
MAUAIFIA. OR MIASMA.
riMIKHH diseases ore common to many localities ot the
|_ United Flutes; but wherever they prevail, North,
(South, Fast or West, they ull equally spring from the
same iniHsiiiul cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of ill.'case is owing principally to difference in age,
six, constitution and habits of tlie sufferers; but us the
cause is the same, they will ull equally yield to u remedy
tiiat is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Ily tlie laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in othor words a s{H!eilic remedy. All -Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, deeoniito
sitiou of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is Hie same iu character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
{Hisite*, there is in tbe preparation before us, offered to
tile public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the |ioiaon whenever it comes in con
tact with il, even in the o|h-u air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities tho system affected by it of its
buneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
tin- following extraordinary results from its liso :
It will instantly cheek tlie ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make Its use again necessary.
in its operation upon tlie poison in tie- system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent tlie accession of
General Debility and Slight Sweats,
which o often follow tlie administration of other mede
l ines. The patient at once liegins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
by its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, ami ull laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
w hich is often to thorn tlie most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since tlie introduction of the CURB iu every part of
the United Flutes, its success has been so complete and
unvarying us to have fully proved those assertions in
favor ofits extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all tlie- resources of
science bad been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
till their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have lieen limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Sulicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, und when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects arc superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
Oil this account ague sufferers should lie particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
11 ley may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that tlieir potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that t lie Remedy is not only valuiiblo
<m account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because ofits
Singular anti Entire llnimlessiicss,
Tlie following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists pi tho United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
‘•I 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 a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious lo tho constitution.
“JAMBS It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
it is a stubborn fact, therefore, Hint this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious discuses, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines w hich doharni.
Tho entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if ttie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one an.l
the sumo cause, und 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 tlio Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished I’bysician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often bo found necessary to pruceile this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use isa moderate dose of
Castor Oil. Ihe object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costivruess, it must be taken
or tlie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, poin
tin'contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping mums; lor tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and itl-.ii tlie air watted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degico commensurate w ith its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in thu apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in w hich this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Ci re” blown in tho
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tlie
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
Tin; reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMBS A. RHODES, Providence, li. I,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVLIN, THOMAS & 00.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN JvKMEDY. “
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
UAVK received tlie appointment front the proprietor
for tlie sole agency of
Woodman’* Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among tlie Physicians, and inis been pronounced
by all who have used it us lieing far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry K.xpectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients tiiut render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April il, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully uware of the
1 thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Unit I’se in l'nlmonary Disease*. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofessionally, and derogu
toi'ily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woodman's Cherry
1 Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Hallatin, Miss., May 1, 1865.
0. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir: I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
fects: better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles l>y the hearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. 1).
Tills preparation has attaiued a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing |>ower to ifll irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As nn appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also bo found excellent, its natural anil genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive {lowers in proper tone.
Remember timt this is tlie only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, aud recommended by tlie leading
Physicians ot New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tlie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to lie better than any Cherrv Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.’
tit' Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
.1. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga„
Only agents for this conntv.
February 5.
GREAT TKIUMI’J LS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
DR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA;
Equally certain ils a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS I
Fee wliat tho President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever und Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria ;
Ft. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tbe celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver ot” Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that.it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since 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 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied In recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
l’resd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illuess of a poor, but
w orthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever.anti
Ague n month at a time for the lust twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. Flic took iu all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health aud strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. I’. MAFOF, Apothecary.
71) Bottles Perforin 70 Cures*
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Fir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames I Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
aud 1 have only two bottlos on hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I 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 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
(if Bottles Perforin (if Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mn. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tlie box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold ami created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS ii ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perforin 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized liy
you to do so; but I took tlie responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of tlie article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and 1 will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cure tome as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Fine Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing dftease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure, l’lease send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
liy your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
Hie benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y aur m'dicine the success that it merits,
1 remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’Fever ntul Ague Cure."’
We are not in the huldt of {Hilling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— (Mhl Fellow, Bounsboro,
Mil. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in tlie family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some mouths without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not liml a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until lie got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. 0. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticei.lo, lud., Aug. 27, 1555.
J. A. Rhodes —DeurSir —l have been iu tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it iu a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisvi lie No. 11, C. R. li., Ga., Jan. 1,185 ti.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by 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 I
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 rapidly as possible in'.o every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist, I)r. J. li. Chilton, of New York, 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 be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that tlio letters
of which (publish su-li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use us a preventive. Thus protected by
using a liottlo or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons. not a man woman or child in tlie 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 Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
! as a Restorative, giviug new life und 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.
JAMKti. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. 1.
| And for sale by KIYLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlln,Thomas AJCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.’sell at
the very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupce, Ala.
I>AN FORTH A NAGEL
Y\ ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, jl. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW 1 PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
aud without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS*
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealeis iu
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, tear of tlie Astm-
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
most extraordinary medicine of tlie age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on tlie loth instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
P°HAIK°M
Professor Wood’s Hair Restorative
IS, no doubt, the most wonderful discovery u s p,:
of progress, for it will restore permanently, gin\) <
to its original color, cover tlie head of the bald ■!
most luxuriant grow th, remove at once all duncinn* ■
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaneous erttmi,
such as scald head, etc. It will cure, as if by magie
vous or periodical headache; make the hair soft, .rj,
anil wavy, and preserve the color perfectly, and the w
from falling, to extreme old age.
5Ve could give tho testimony of more than out {.„
dred thousand to tlie trutli of every word we hay,. Jr
ten. See circular and tlie following :
The following is from a distinguished member of a,
medical profession;
St. Paul, Jau. ],i w -
PROFESSOR O. J. WOOD—
DlarSih: Unsolicited, 1 ond you this certificate, i.
ter being nearly bald for a longtime, and having t ri
all the hair restoratives extant, and having no fain, „
any, 1 was induced, on healing of yours, to gi vc j,
trial. I placed myself in the hands of a barber, and h
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and the H,,; ‘
tive then applied, and well rubbed iu, till tlie scalp w
glow. This I repeated every morning, and iu t),,.
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew rapidly f r J
August last till the present time, and is now thick,bl*;
and strong—soft and pleasant to the touch; where*
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there \va...
and that little was disappearing v. ry rapidly. | st j||' t
your restorative about twice a week, and shall soon h,,.
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if I had read
these tilings—and who lias not? but have not seen hitt
erto any ease where any person's hair was really beu K ’
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of tlie day; ami it rKI .
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of my exi*-.
ence. 1 have recommended your preparation to utl.,,’
aud it already has a large and general sale thronging
the Territory. The people here know its effects.’ an'-;
have confidence in it. Tlie supply you sent us, as whog
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausteil. aai
daily inquiries arc made for it. You deserve credit fa
your discovery; and I, for one, return you my tlm-,
fir the benefit it lias done me, for I certainly had
paired long ago of ever effecting any such result.
Yours, hastily,
*>• W. BOND.
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Druggists. St. l' u ;
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a minister is
regular standing, and pastor oi the Orthordox char t
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of consider#;:,
influence, and universally beloved.
WM. DYER.
Brook fi lld. Jan. 12,185.;
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir : Having made trial of your Hail- Rtsto
rativc. it gives me pleasure to say, that its effect h*
been excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff, ai j,
constant tendency to itching, with which X have ten
troubled from my childhood; and has also restored nn
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color. .
have used no otlier article, witli anything like tlie -m*
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BRAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, 1855.
Lear Silt; lam doing an extensive travel in the IV >:
and South-western States, as general agent for Adand
American Linement, and would be glad if you would 6
vor me witli a consignment of Professor Wood'!
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that I can is
troduce it in many {daces were it is not known, as mi
head is a living testimony of its valuable property, iuri
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty yen
old, and my hair was almost white; but after using tlm
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it si
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, and
would not be without a imttle on hand for the piii
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter m
nccted with the llair Restorative. 1 have been for till
years engaged in the same business, and will be glad:
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. R. BROOME.
Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri, 31
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists cveryvvhct
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on tin
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s establish®:
114 Market street, St. Louis.
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
KIYLIN, THOMAS & CO.
Feb 29 —3ni
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MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety-
October 22. ly _
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by -
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and <din 1
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by ■ 1
to care of I
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their a
will lie forwarded from tlie Depot of the Musc"g fl |i
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika aud Montgomerj
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between
points, of
75 cents per Ton (2000) lb*
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as the
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar I”' 1 ..
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible ■
loss or damage, as maybe ascertained by r e ‘ er
Bell ic Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom, Monte
Ala. Refer, ill Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and •
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. B. Smith. f
july 31
JAMES J. TODD, ~
COMMISSION MERCHA>
No. 20 East Side Broad Street.
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
DEALER IN
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERID
Staple Dry Goods, Drugs, Patent Medicines,
ery, Tobacco, Ac. &c. ~,
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND
“Orders for all articles promptly attended •
article ordered in not in tho Store it will h** I “
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly
DEEDS.
Lund Deeds of a good form, correctly print*” -
sale at this office.