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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Srt, Bf. D.
Reasons why it hlioulil bo used instead of any other treat
niotit In all Kclirlh affectlous :
Economy of Time.—A” “uly one-seer nth
jf the ordinary time in required to eflect a cure.
id—Rconomy of Mouey.-Ai itemu but one
1 !lr'd.—Kconouiy of KttHu*—As it oaves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of takiug nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, aud the pain of
long confinement; hut little of the fluid being uecessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4th.~ Economy of Thought.—As when
known, it will re more all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.—Bcouomy of Health.-As the system
is not reduced, uuil consequently racked; nor is the lexer
subject to he followed by chronic disease.
tit h. -Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and witliont reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might ho added, but these are dreined
sufficient to satisfy all classes and |wrsons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons arc more particularly applicablu to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, lint will
apply wifli equal force to esses which have been subject
ed to or liaro become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, In all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persona can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wers not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alurin—it could have been
nothing of eensequence—lt would have passed oil with
out anything—that medicine bad no effect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever Is snch, tliat thoughts
not unlike the ’above follow the cure of a common case
hs naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases tliat lie can fully
realise the truth; anil even then he may conclude them
all very tiirting caaes, wliich would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases ocenr where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successful in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid'’ passes
off, ns the exciting cause inay still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to wlmt I have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers In (ienerah
Du this subject I wisli to he fully uiidcrHtissl. ily the
lerui “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety of causes, slid iu quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably ill tlicir
development anil exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet. all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that of undue excitement in thu circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tlie pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To allow that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physio” is a text book in many of
our inedienl colleges, amt consequently slunihmlautlieirity.
<n page S;t4, lie says;—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different speeies of fever spo
ken of. Ily the public, Typhus Fever, llrain Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Vc. And systematic writers arc to the full us particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, GuMtro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting tliat fever shows itself under
various forma. I am persuaded that the effect upou the
mind of ull tliis sub-division, is bud and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction betweeu continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, aud are often
traceable to the same cause.”
‘l'be above is a great fact, one worthy of remeiubruiice
and I would impressou your minds the folly of hunting
up or truiihliug yourself about a “ name;” if you have
lever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, mid you
i vill tie. well instead of any distinctcliaracter being devel
oped, so as to lie properly uumed by the most scientific.
This assertion is no liy|M>thesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of till) sick, in hundreds, ayo, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of clr
ciiinstanceH, seasons mid climates. Hear this in mind,
and trout at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from ail dread of linger
ing aud dungerous fevers, 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 be pursued iu
all of the most prominent levers, though the “ Buies”
and “Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance U|hui the sick.
Kules important to lie observed in ull eases iu tut up Ihe
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its nwu
quantity of water, and msy be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must lie free from all current* of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
ltd. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passiug oil; to be resumed when it
begins to rise ugtin, should such tie the ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
ho left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not he questioned as to tlieir 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 : uor
should any conversation be allowed iu their bearing, in
wliich they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
Mil. fluids should ho allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, us parties may prefer or patients desire.
•Hit. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness atter the fever tias passed off', 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 other stimulant ; or the face and
In-east may lie hutlied iu cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLK OK DOSES.
For children of one your or under, front a to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under a years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ 5 “ io “ >• tn to so •*
” * “ 15 half to a teispooul'ul.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teas|HKinful is a common dose. Old persons do uot
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary iu giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, I have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more thau adults in proportion.
by observing the above directions, the medicine will
tat found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and mauy perfectly
sstonished. My object iu being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medieiuo may ho obtained, aud
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ole
-ervances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Hive a teas|ionfui of “Fluid” (see rule Ist) once iu
two hours, till the fever is evidently pasting oft ; this
• -■institutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu the
•• Itulei.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should he
atteudod to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If iu any cue the Ikiwcls m e particularly constipated
oi confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they must b<- opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the finer is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or ‘two teas|ooiiaful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
ill two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened.
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
bathing the surface with water at nu agreeable
tcnqierature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cam e, will afford relief aud aid
the medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Hive two tcaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full aud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued aa the fever subside* As
the bowels are generally confined, aud it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in thli disease
no tinte should be lost to get them open, give some active’
cathartic w ith the “ Fluid'’ and repeat as may he neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may alao be
used to advantage: also, mustard to tlie extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to tlie bead. Quinine may be added to tlie
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
A these fever* are all of out> character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
imall and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical two in separating them—at least so fhr as
my treatment is concerned. In tbeso low fevers, wbru
hilly developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—wbieb may
immediately follow any other without detriment— with I
a teaspoonfUl of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pules
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to he continued
once in dz or eight hours till the fever entirely euheides.
In bad cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
aud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (nee auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should lie given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very, loose. Tlie patient
should be sustained by nourishing aud mttdlagenous
drinks—such as are in common use iu such cases.—
Where tha skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever,
Hive a teaspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of horn-set; or
half the quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are alluyisl, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to he applied over the seat of pain; keep tin
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, ltubeola and Scarla
tinas or Small Pox, Varioloid, Alcaides,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases arc attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wsit to learn the “ iwme ,” whether it is ona or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be hut little eruption even in small
pox. This, to moat minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
wjll be regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small |six, if treated as
I direct, tv ill he cut short; attended with hut little eruje
Hon; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, toit all that I hold most dear;
oesidcs, on this subject, 1 have good authority; tliat of
l’rof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
•• Vim may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it Is believed, the aumbtr of the. pustule* by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission that it may
be done. 1 nave uot only proven it mag he, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on hoard
whip. -Sec the account append’ and.
(live a teaspoonfiil or more, according to the urgency
oi’ the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should lie given und repeated sufficiently to keep
tlie fever under control. When the throat is allVcted,
any of the ordinary gargles may bo used, and tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
11l one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, tin tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the putient could
uot swallow or speak, aud he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspismtul doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throut was reduced so as to enahlc him to take nour
ishment in alsmt twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, ft is doubtless the
best gurgle, in ull such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous und alutniiiig
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teas|aM>nful. almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it ill a short time. It should he re
peated as long aa the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a lew general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much 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 ami
•nothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
I’ll in till menstruation will be relieved at once by a coin
uiou doso and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use ; iu short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectuni remedies formally of tlie ills of females, if not
tlie most so iil'any medicine known. Its eftect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and ii liability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will uot force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth ami
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally ami
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopwis.
To avoid constant repetition, aud condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under tliis head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric 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 be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when auch 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 sohuid he given while
giviug tlio “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As tlie *,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels tire costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) witli tlie first doso, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat thu dose; if attended
with diarrliu-u, give something known to be good for
tliat complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“ Fluid” will aiMiu relievo that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard piaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlio part; if
violent pain iu the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tho feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with 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 afford great relief ami aid the meili
eiue in tuking effect, alter which there will be no trou
ble; it the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medieiuo will remain on tho atoiuuch
to iloaay goad ; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; wbon the
stomach lias settled, give tlio Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; iu short, treat all the prominent symptoms
us you would under any other cireumstunces, giving tlie
“Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your effort*; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, aud then you will bo astonished at tho ease
with which you can control ull febrile excitement.
Aiixlllarie*.
Parties may fool at u loss to know wbut is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no auvli necessity
when using the Fluid, aud to bo fully understood by
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Catliart lon.—-Articles that purge or o|K-rate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, suits, senna, any of tlie roots
or barks, ami many pills, autibilious, Ac.: anything
known to be good forsuch purposes.
Ilepatlt-n.—Anything known to act on tlie liver
particularly, portul circulation and secretions generally,
Auy of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
liiasa—the third, ;>odophyllln—tlie fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.—Articles thatgive tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thorough wort is one of the l-st used in fevers.
A*triii((cnt*. —Such as etieck the action of the
Imwels. laudanum and other preparations of opium un
used; also, many mixtures, uot properly astringents,
which hftYo tho effwt.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pep;s-r) is one of the lies!;
ginger, spirit*, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are nil more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating foyers, though many others are generally
used, but tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a I letter •• dia
phoretic,'’ -anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia medico.
I shiil! not lax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Paokctahlp Ducliraa D’Orleaua.
which cannot be dossed among ordinary certificates:
We, the uudorsigueil, certify to the” following, viz—
We took passage on the packetship Duchess d’Orleaus,
Copt ilutton, then lying iu the port of Havre. France
aud bound for New York. She soiled on the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on N>ard, mostly
emigrants- A tew days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. YV. Sent, with
anew remedy of his owu, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever,
Ac., and uot a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fullv
convinced that the medicine a*ed by Dr. Beat ou the oc
casion, jKisseasea inestimable virtue's. We never before
heard or read of lebrilo affections being controlled with
J° ease, promptness uud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and lever ou board, eud not a death! The
tact speaks for itself
Signed,
YAMU’ffd I’earl street, New York.
E. (1. Fabbi, “ •• ii „
J. A. DiNoxmixdy, Beaver county, l’euu.
1. A. DeNokmanpt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
. Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
YV. 8. Hutton, Commander.
si vs. .... Wm. Mamton. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
X. W. Bxat, M. D. f
4Mf Address order* to
ti W. WKBTBKOOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On .V.NTtnoTK to Malaria;
FOll THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, sud
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
aud Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH lIAVB A COMMON OIUUIN IN
UJVIjARIA OR MIASMA..
riMIKSK diseases are common to many localities of tlie
I.United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, Fast or West, they all equally spring from the
Hume miasma! cause. The great variety ot symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and haliitH of the sufferers; but us the
cause is the same, they w ill ull equally yield to a remedy
tliat is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Ily the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether urising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lamls, is the sunie in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tlie atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with tln -so unalterable laws
governing tin- unerring ultinity subsisting between op*
jKtsiles, there is in tlie preparation lefore us. offered to
tlie public;
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the |iison whenever it conu s ill con
tact witli it. even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores ami preserves
health.
Tlie remedy i believed to he entirely new, und un
known to any hut flic proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, front one day to twenty
years, und by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected ; the patient contin
uing free from thu complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should mak- its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve ull 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 Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other undo
cines. The patient at onee begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all lalHiring people may he using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
wliich is often to them the most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since the introduction of the CUKE in every part of
the United Stati-B, its success lias been so complete anil
unvarying as to have 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
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had la-cn taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicinc, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir poisonous effects jrc suporiulded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that tlieir potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof tliat tlie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular ami Entire Harmlessne*!*,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists ill tlie United States bus been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New Y’ouk, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fevei
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 I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, tliat tliis Remedy is
destined uot only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do ail equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
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 tlie medicine be taken in advance.
Tliis is owing to the disease* being produced by one an 1
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the 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 Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It w-ill often be found necessary to precede tliis medi
cine by u mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very la-st thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of wliich is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. lU-iuember that where
this is necessary, or there is costivem-ss, it must be taken
or tlie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln curtain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tho Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) und place them in
sleeping rooms; for tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in tlie apartment.
Tliis mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles iu which this medicine is put up have the
words, -‘Rhodes’ Fever and Aiiue Curb” blown in tlio
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is the name of tin
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits und imitations.
The reliance ion its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMBS A. RHODE:- 1 . Providence, R. 1,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A 00.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHEItN REMEDyT
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. 8. PEMBERTON CO.,
HAVE received tho appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodiuan’a Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to auy
Cherry Pectoral. YVoodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow- Jesamiue.
tho pure dococtiou of YVild Cherry Burk, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far In-tter than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of 1 In
thousands of remedies for Diseased Luugs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that arc
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in w riting tliis note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Krai Vise in Pulmonary Diseases'. lam conscious that in
o doing, I am acting most unprofo-ssiimally,and dcroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to YVoodmun’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions iist-d by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1856.
U. O. YVoodnan —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met witli. 1
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
YV. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and iu fact, uny pulmonary complaints,
this nu-dlchie, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also la* found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers iu proper tone.
Kcineuibcr tliat this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. Jt is sanc
tioned by, approved of, aud recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. YY'e guaruu
tea it to be better thau any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
till, or auytbiug else now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga..
Onlv agents for this county.
February 5.
. I
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AM)
UNPARALLELED SUCCKrt* OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE ( IRE,
tilt
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague l ure, or An
tidote to Malaria :
Sr. Loirs, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer- j
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous np
plications for it, 1 was induced to solid to Dr., Rhodes
for tlie medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably t-cell cured by it, and to whom 1 call refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to he all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON.
Prcsd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1805.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF. Apothecary.
7 0 Hollies Perforin 7 0 Cures.
Constantine. Midi.. Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—-Dear Sir;—l have just sent
an order to Arnes & Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It lias sold like- 1 HotCukcs,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case 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. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. (JLADDI.NH.
:|4 Hot lies Perform 144- Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24. 1865.
Mb. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your genera! agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only tie equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases uiay be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS k ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perform ID Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
w itli the most favorable success iu tliis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but 1 took tlie responsibility on myself.—
lint not a bottle has come back, and as I anr almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine l have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure to me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
41 Hollies Perform 41 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
l)n. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague lias thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured liy using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATH KOI’ & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. Janies A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the 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 tlie different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since flint time I have uot had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur tnwlicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
1. O. O. K.
In another column of to-day’s paper will he found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
liowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tliat he sold several dozen bottles, and iu
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. —Odd Fellow, Mrxmshoro,
Jtd. 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 the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit —u few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used tin- same Balsam some time without relief
until he got u bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —I have been in the practice
of Medicine here for alamt three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself aud prescribed it in a number of instances witli
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. it. lb, Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome ail prejudices by its
| merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired mo to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A.IIAYLES.
If any I sidy desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, &c. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tlie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 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 nil. and it will be noticed tliat tlie letters
of which 1 publish su -li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any. newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Agueliemedy.
The 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 mau 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 .Malaria, to which the
Cure is a pe rfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick aud pcriuiiueut effects
i 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.
JAMES. A. RHODES. Proprietor Providence, R. 1.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS k Cos. Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Klvlin,Thomas &JCo, are Distributing Agents for the
) proprietor*. Dealers buying of K., T. k Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivliu, Thomas A Co.'sell at
tin- very lowest prices.
JAMES >l. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DAN FORTH & NAGEI-
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared onlv bv
X. W. SEAT, M. Dl, New York,
Being uu Original Discovery, Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tlio 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, &r.
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGATIB,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of (lie Aster
House. NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
1 I AYE ordered from New York a full supply of the
J. L most extraordinary medicine of tlie age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill lie in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant
Physician* are requested to call early.
February 5.
Fhai r .
o r
Professor Wood’s Hair Resloran
JS. no doubt, the most wonderful discovery, f
. of progress, for it will restore permanently*, ‘
to its original color, cover tlie head of the M|
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all iW 5*
itching, cure all scrofula aud other cutaneous 1
sncli as scald head, etc. 11 will cure, as if by in,?’
you* or periodical headache: make the hair ~I,” -
aud wavy, and preserve the color perfectly, aujjv 1 ’
from falling, to extreme old age. ‘ ““A
We could give tlie testimony of more than i,i
died thousand to tlie truth of every word w,-h,
ten. See circular and the following:
The following is from a distinguished memt*,
medical profession ; .
8t- I'aul, Jan, i
PROFESSOR O. J. MOOD—
Dear Sir: Unsolicited, I send you this ceitili Cu a
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and liuvin,, 1
all tlie hair restoratives extant, and having A*
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours, to
trial. I placed myselfin tlie hands of a barter'™)!
mv bead rubbed w itli a good stiff brush, and the*hs!
five then applied, and well rubbed in, till the Nca) .
glow. Tliis I repeated every morning, ami j/ J
weeks tlie young hair appeared, and grew raiiidlr?
August last till the present time, and is now thick It
and strong—soft and pleasant to tlie touch: ],,?
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little then-**,
and tliat little was disappearing v.ry rapidly. |
your restorative about twice a week,and shall soouj,
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if l ) ln ,j r J*
these things—and who has not ? but have nut *,,7
erto any ease where any person’s hair was really I*,’
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of tlie day; aiijju
ly gives me pleasure to record tin- result of my...
ence. I have recommended your preparation to oil
and it already lias a large and general sale throuit,
the Territory. The people here know its effeetg,
have confidence in it. Tlie supply you sent in, asuh
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausted,,
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve mfli
your discovery; and I, for one, return you my tin
for the benefit it has done me, for 1 certainly hail
paired long ago of ever effecting any such result.
Yours, hastily,
J. IV. BbMi
Firm of Bond.l Kellog, Druggists, St.h
The undersigned, Rev.J.K. Bragg, is a minitts
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox clue
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of eoiisiJmj
influence, and universally beloved.
IV M. Dm
Brookfield, Jan. llig
PROFESSOR MOOD—
Dkah Sir : Having made trial of your Hair Rest,
rative, it gives me pleasure to say, that its efietti
been excellent iu removing inflammation, dandruff, M
constant tendency to itching, with which 1 have I*
troubled from my childhood; and has also i-estuteji
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original colot,
have used no other article, with anything like this*
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BKAGtj.
114 Market s-r., St. Louis, March 6.1®
lit.\n Sir : I am doing an extensive travel in tlicll
and South-western States, as general agent far kit
American Linement, and would be glad if you w-oul-i
vor me witli a consignment of Professor YVo#
Hall- Restorative, as I feel assured that I can
troduce it in many places were it is not known, a
head is a living testimony of its valuable properly, it
storing tlie hair to its natural color. lam fortyp
old, and my hair was almost white; but after using tl
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, c
would not he without a bottle on hand for the p
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matte
nected with the Hair Restorative. I have been forfif)
years engaged in the same business, and will lie gif
hear from yon soon. Y'ery respectfully,
YVM. B. BROOUi
Jt:& ■ Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri,;
Broadway, New Y'ork, aud by all Druggists everyth
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on
best possible terms, at Professor YYood’s establish
114 Market street, St. Lc uis.
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
KIVLIN, THOMAS 401
Fell 29—dm
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE
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r i IHE Fourth Y'olume of the American Cotton Hie
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RIVER. ,
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods 0
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west of Coltunbus, Georgia, are informed that vj* ’’
to care of
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Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia- -j
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Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Molitgom .
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points, of
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DEEDS.
Land Deeds of a good form, correctly prin lt
sale at this office.