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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N* W. Meal, M*
ItiMMoiitf why ltholfA Iw liMCtl itiHtoud of any otln r In at
mi nt m all Ffl*rilf aflectioua •
Economy of Tlme.-A# only onrseee.nUi ,
iif the ordinary time I# required to offset a cure. j
Ail.—Economy of Money.—A* it <-t I'ut
’ lul.- Economy of Keeling— Ah 11 11,0
suffering of long sickims# ami ‘l'* consequent Hour
■limit: tiio annoyance of taking nauseating <fo*-# of
medicine, tlioir dUngm-abb- 0,R.rat...... and the pain of
long confinement; but littfo ot the Hui.l being u uwary,
and that pleajant hi It# effects.
4tH.— Economy of Thought.—A# when
known, it will remove all droml anil anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affection#; particularly while
a dear friend I# #h'k.
.■Hli, Economy of Ilcnllll.— A# tins system
i# not reduced, and coueeqticutly racked; nor la the fever
subject to ho fidloweil by chronic, dlemee.
Oth, —Economy of Life,— An the cure i#elici ted
before and without reducing tho patient, consequently
rmnoviiig, in a corresponding degree, all danger ol a latal
termination.
Other reason# might he added, lint these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tion# of life.
The alsive reason# are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the lir#t attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have liecn subject
ed to or have heroine reduced, corresponding ol course
•e the nature of the rase at the time it I# first adminis
tered.
As till# remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary east'#, when u#ed soon after
the uttack, person# can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if no, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have pasaod oil’ with
out anything—that medicine had no effect.” The general
impression on tile subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the ;abovo follow (lie cure of a common case
ns naturally a# men think at all; and it is not uiiiil
tlie individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then ho may rum-hide them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundred* of cases, must
expect that there will cases oceur vvlu-re there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successful hi reducing the fever,
It will again rise as the influence of tho “Fluid” passes
off, as tlie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment In such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a *• synopsis.”
Hemerks on Fever# in General*
On this subject I wish to lie fully understood, liy the
term “fever*,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development ami exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics —that of undue excitement In the circulatory and
nervous systems—lnducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tlie skin,
debility, Ac.
Tn show that I am not wholly alone in tlie opinion I
advance, I quote from tho celebrated I’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, hondon, whose work on llie “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, tuidconsequently atandurdauthnritg.
(hi pngu 834, hoay#“ VVc hear continually, both in
mid out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Ity tlie public, Typhus Fever, 1 train Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, how Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gustro-Euterlc, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tlie effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is laid 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 between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tlie most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your mind# tlie folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “wante;” if you have
fever, troat it lit once ns hereafter directed, and you
will lw will instead of any (list! net character being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named liy tlie most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis bused on closet specula
tions or v isions of mind, Imt on experience at tlie bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousand* of eases
(by myself and others; under a great variety of cir
rumatanccH, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to limin’, and rest
assured you will soon ho freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous levers. Hut 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 tlie proper course to be pursued in
nil of tho most prominent fevers, though tho “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
iieeustomoii to attendance upon tho sick.
l/ules important to be observed in nil eases in using the
Negative Jilectric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four time* its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
3d. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
ti nonce.
3d. It must lie continued whenever tho fovur subsides,
or is evidently passing off ; to be resumed when it
begins In rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstance*.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
lie left perfectly quiet; free from ull excitement; should
not lio questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, road or take any exercise whatever,
till their men natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation lie allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but lie left
quiet to till intents ami purposes,
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and ns long us tlie patient desires and no
longer; they may cousist of cold water, inueiliigiiious
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
vld or warm, as parties may prefer or puticuts desire.
‘•*li. Should iNitients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tlie lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after tlie lover lias 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 uml
breast may he bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
•• over 1 mid uuder 3 years, •• ft to 18 “
” - “ A “ “13 to 30 “
“ 5 “ 10 “ “ “o to 60 “
16 half to a tenspoonfnl.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for w hom
a teaspooni'ul is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in tlie prime of life;
nor females, ns a general rule, ns much us males.
Thorn is uo particular caro necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken lull doses; hut for a little guide, 1 have given tin*
above table, with tlie remark that, as u general rule,
chUilreu require more than adults in proportion.
Ily observing the above directions, tlie medicine will
lie (bund agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of tiie most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tlu full benefit of tho medicine may tie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hilton* or Itcnilt t cut Fever.
(live n tensponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) oueo in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil; tins
constitutes Uio whole treatment iu till simple eases of
•ever, with such observances as are set forth in the
•• Rules.” But should there he prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing onuses, they should ho
intended to at once, aud while giving the •• Fluid. - ’
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the bowels are particularly constipated
or confined, give n cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
lirst jH>rtion . they must he opened or the fewer may rise
again.
Where the sorer is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwarvls, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influeuee of medicine—not easily ope>rutod on hv
medicine generally—a double dote, or two tcaspoonsful
may ho given at first with advantage, aud oven repeated
in two hours—ls it—the pulse—lias not been sol'ti Hed.
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
I lathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much iu taking effect.
Congeal I v<> Fever.
(live two teaspoonsful aud repeat every two hours till
tlie pulse becomes more full and soft, thou only a tea
spooiiful. to be discontinued as the fever subsides As
tho bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medlciue to operate in tills disease
no time should bo lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with live “Fluid” and repeat as may he neces
sary till it operates; ouemas (injections) may also lie
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hand* or flannel: also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typints, Ship anti Put ritl
or Spotted Fever.
As those fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulso
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use iu separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. Iu these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will ho required; still
comparatively little, us they frequently run weeks under
lhe common treatment, while with this but a few days
will tie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should lie commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with i
’< leaspoonful of•• Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued !
ones in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides. I
In pud cases, from three to live grains each of guuiine
and enpeiiittin (Cayenne pepper; or some tonic and stimu
lant auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept geutly open, and small |<urtioUn
of soma Jujnilu; should lie given occasionally, even
though the liTwels should lie very loose. The patient
should In* sustained by nourishing and mueilagenous
•li ink s—sin'll ns are in common use in such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during ouvalesceuce, iu all cases
which have Isicome reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Liung
or Winter Fever.
llive a tcus|H#>ntii! of the “Fluid” every two hours,
wiili a wini-glassfnl ofu strong decoction of Ismeset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tlie Ismeset tea should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms tiro allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, tn lie applied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Hubcolu and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs line little from that ofrommon fevers. ltememtsT
never wait to learn tho •'name,'’ whether it is one or tlie
other, or neither, tin they nil commence with Jeve.r, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will lie no
trouble; there will be hut link eruption even in small
pox. Tliis, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will lie regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
Itoldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
i direct, trill lie cut short; attended with lmt little erup
tion; little or no [lilting, and that there is no nacessitg ol’
its running its ordinary course. Un this I will stake
not onlv my reputation, imt all that I hold uniat dear;
In side-.'on this subject, I have good authority; that of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
-Von may abate the force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tlie number ij/ the pustules liy
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission Unit it may
be done. I have not only proven it null/ he, hut has
In / a done in numerous cases Unit occurred on Issu'd
ship. Hoe tin- account appended.
(live a tenspoonful or more, according to tlie urgency
oi’ tlie case, x\itli n dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once mi two hours if necessary, until tbo fuversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tin-fever under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any ot tin- ordinary gargles may Im used, and the
surface batln-d, as thought advisable.
in olio ease, on tlie ship Duchess d’Orli-aiis, tlie tongue
uml faurtis were Ho much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teusiKwnful doses tiveeg lutur, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the till-oat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tbo throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in ull such ruses.
Puri-jierul or Childbed Fever,
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
nutludy to which the mother is liable, will yield to tin-
Negative Klectrie Fluid xvitli such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teiis| moll lul, almost iuviiriuldy giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need Isi entertained, as the
Fluid w ill arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated us long us tlie foyer continues, as iu other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should Is- attended to.
In couuci-tiou witli this subject, I cannot refrain from
making u few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the Indies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform I hem of tho happy effect of the Fluid iu
many of tln-ir trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effort deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will lie relieved at once liy u com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken ut a delicate time, is easily relieved liy
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for uiuny of tlie ills of females, if not
tin* most so of any medicine known, fts effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as tlie circulatory.
It will uot force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth uml
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep’ naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will cliango tlie condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it limy be or ought to lie called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any fuse, they should
he appropriate means, and these soliuld be given wtiile
giving tho “ Fluid,” and in connection xvitli it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then he lost. As the % Fluid” alone will sub
due tho fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tin- bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tlie first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrlm-ti, give something know n to tie good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if Bevore local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in tlie bend, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet iu hot water; if tho fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with grout suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface xvitli water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
Water, cither xvill'afford great relief ami aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in loxv
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea uml vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine w ill remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleans* the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the - Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; ill short, treat nil tho prominent symptoms
us you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” ut the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, uud then you will be astonished nt the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have found uo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, I xvlll name a texv of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz;—
Cat hurtics. —Articles that purge or operate on the
hoxvels. such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or harks, and many pills, antiliilious, Ac.; anything
knovvii to be gisxd tor such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, w ill answer when used in connection
with the ••Fluid” or while the system is under its iu
fliicuce. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tlie third, podophyllln—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each limy take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Article* that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Hone
set or thorougliwort is one of tlie best used in fevers.
Astringent*.—Such ns chock the action of the
bowels. Iniudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
SI Im util ills. —Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pep|>er) is oue of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences ure all more
or less .stimulating. These ure the only classes necessa
ry iu treating fevers, though many others arc generally
used, but tin- Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,’ - anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” limn known iu the materia medica.
I shall uot tux the reader with a loug list of proofs,
depending mainly on tlie result# of a trial, and will
only refer io oue instance of success, that on the
PnckctNliip Dm-hcss D’Orleaiis.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
We took passage on the packetsliip Duchess d’Orleauz,
Capt Hutton, then lying in tho port of Havre, France,
and bound for New York. 81 te sailed on the Oth of Au
gust, 1851, xvitli over a hundred souls on board, mostlv
emigrants- A few-days after leaving Havre, tho small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician iu charge, Dr. N. W. Seat, w ith
anew remedy of bis own, which lie calls Ncgutive Elec
tric Fluid, with which ho scotucd to have entire 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,
there wore about eighty cases of small pox. some fever,
Ac., and not a single dentil. All were cured with iinu
stml promptness.
From what we saxv during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. Wo never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much 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
fact speak# for itself.
Signed,
f*- D. I-.xiiri, 84 Pearl street. New York
E. 0. F.iuri, “ it n ‘
DiNormaxw, Beaver countv, Penn.
T. A.DeNormandy, East Livcriwl, Ohio.
. , . Cabin Pssscugers.
Tlie above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
.... , oc , Wm. Marston. First Mate.
Nexv York, Aug., 1863.
... N. W. Seat. M. D.
Address orders to
O. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison !
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ob Antidote to Malakia ;
FOK THE PREVENTION AND CURE
or Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, uud
other Intermittent and ltemitteut Fevers; also ot
bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Bymp
tuns ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Slop
al „I Jail Fever, General Debility, Niglit
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON OH.IGIN IN
MAIjAHIA on MIASMA.
riMIKSE disease# are common to many localities of the
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same iiiiiiMinul cause. Tlie great variety of symptom# and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference iu sge,
hcx, coustitution uud habit# of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disense, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or eveu new ly
cleared lands, is tlie same iu character and effect; is a poi
son flouting ill the atmosphere, causing diseasetoall who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing (lie unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralize# the poison whenever it comes in con
tact witli it, exeu in tlie open air, and xvlieli taken inter
nally completely [purifies tlie system affected by it of its
bunefu! influence, and tints restores ami [preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely nexv, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the, following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague iu persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, uml liy continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, u radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the coinpUlutfor ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should looks its use again necessary.
Ili its iqieratiou upon the poison iu the sy stem, it w ill
immediately relieve ail the ilistrcssing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sxveats,
xvhirh psi often follow tlie administration of other mode
cines. The patient at ouce liegius to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may ho banished from
every family and clues iu the community; farmers, me
chanics, anil all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pm sue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tho sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Bince tlie introduction of the CUKE in every part of
tho United States, its success has beeu so complete and
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
tlie most candid minds, because ull the. resources cf
science bail beeu taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat was still worse for ague sufferers,
all flieir remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arscuic, Quinine, Mercury, Subdue, Ac.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than tho disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects arc superudded
to the poor sufferer’s first coiupluiut.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
on refill about usiug auy secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may bo taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their [potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a [proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its [power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its.
Singular and Entire llarmlessnes*,
The follow ing certificate from one of tho most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias beeu obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle;
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
uml Ague Cure, or Antidote to Mularia, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
havu not lbuud a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that xvould prove inju
rious to the coustitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do au equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tlie entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy uot more valuable us a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken iu advance.
Tliis is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the 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 their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure us 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 accompuny each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleause the stomach
and free the biliary [passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tlie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the 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
uud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or jiolson contained iu the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very youug infants are exi>oscd to
malarious situations.
The bottles iu which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass .and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance eor its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. 1,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1858. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the solo agency of
Woodman’# Cherry Kxpectorunt,
the medicine that has created such an excitement ut the
North among tho Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’* Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesamine.
tlie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and umuy other
valuable ingredient* that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu tliis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public gcucrully are fully awure of the
thousands of remedies for Discasi-d Lung#, under tlie titles
of Sarsaparilla#, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspaper# by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use oue that contains article* of
Feat Use in Ihiimonary lHseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most uuprofesiimally,aud deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Scienco and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which iu a scientific remedy that 1 have
used witli more success than any of tiie usual prescrip
tion# used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1865.
O. O. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial aud am well pieaaeil with its ef
fects; better thun any otlior article I ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tle# by tlie bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparutiou has attained a xvide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended it# use. For
coughs, colds, and iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this mediciue, from its peculiar properties a# a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to auy other offered to the
public. As au appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie fouud excellent, its uatural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that thi* is the only Cough Mediciue that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, end rccounueuded by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle i* warranted
to give satisfaction or the money reluuded. We guaran
tee it to be better than auy Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
•KPrice —Oue Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
Ouly agents for this county.
February 5.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE tIRE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALAKIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Plinrmaeeutieal Society
of Missouri, say# of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria;
St. Lolas, Mo., Nov. lu, 1865.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. J. 11. Chilton,
of New York city, iu faVer of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plication* for it, 1 xvas 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 ull that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON.
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 33, 1866.
Having been Informed of tiie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who hies not boon fre e from Fever.and
.Ague a month at a time for the last txvelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously xvitli Rhodes’ Fever find Ague
Cure. She took In all four bottles which completely re
spired her to health ami strength, and ns four mouths
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency Os tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
10 Bottles Perform 10 Cures.
Constantine, Mich.; Sept. 34th, 1555.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & llallida.v for another hull'gross ol’
your Fever ami Ague Cure. It has sold like- llotCakcs,”
mid 1 have only txvo bottles on baud. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Agne
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and told them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
lay for it, aud they were all satisfied, i had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run four days, liut the mail came
to sec me on tlie sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 34, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes — Dear Sir—The Ihix of “ Ague
Cure” yon sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, ,1.1). Yerrington.
Its sale will only lie equalled by tlie number of Fever
aud Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every ease.
We remain respectfully yours.
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perform 10 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. 1
have übout five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although 1 xvas not authorized liy
you to do so; liut I took the responsibility on myself.-
But not a bottle has come bark, and as t am almost out
of the article I xvisli you xvould forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, aud I xvill bo
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cure to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yoiu-s, tic.,
RICH Alt!) MARTIN, P. M.
11l Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
I’ine Bun, Mich., July 31, 1855.
Dk. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, it lias not
failed in oue instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled xvitli the distress
ing disease havu beeu entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
doz.en, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 33, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
mouths since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced tho use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since tht time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing your nndicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS O. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of tisduy's paper will bo found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever mid Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
ltoxve, 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.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
ild. 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 au
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and ha# not had chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time xvithout relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
AY. 0. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. 11. It., Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure lias 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. T shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If uny body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CUKE, which is being intro
duced ns rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. &c. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. It. 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 the letters
of which I 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.
Tkc Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
liilious 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 fer quick and permanent effects
us 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. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS ,fc Cos. Columbus,
Oa., only agentt.
Kivlin, Thomas A’JCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. & Cos. will save
all ex|K>nses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas .t Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupce, Ala.
“danforthT nagei 7
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. nl, New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
lly which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL,.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
lnqiortors and Jobliors of
BRANDIES, WINES. Jfce.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CI&ARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vcsoy Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr- N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be iu receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
jfglg 15 | Imm
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Professor Wood’s Hair U t . s j ()1 .
IS, no doubt, the most wonderful discover, “I*'*
of progress, for it xvill restore pi-rniaueutlv !
to its original color, cover the heud of t[ K , j’; 1 - 1 );
most luxuriant growth, remove at once up j ‘
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaucoii 4
such as scahl head, etc. It xvill cure, as isl.v I: ‘ ■’
von# or periodical headache; make the h.m',
aud xvavy,aud preserve tlie color perfectlv •„ i\*
from failing, to extreme old age.
We could give tlie testimony of more ih uu
deed thousand to the truth of every word ii, i , u
ten. See circular and the following:
The following is from a distinguished mend,,
medical profession:
St. Paul, Jan i
PROFESSOR t>. J. WOOD— •**
Dear Sir: Unsolicited, l send you'tliU certifii
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and hav n
all the liuir restoratives extant, aud bavin
any. 1 was induced, on hearing of yours, to ;f : *
trial. I placed myself in tlie hands of a barber*"'-’
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and
Hve then applied, and well rubbed iu. till tin „ i ‘
glow. This I repeated every morning, ami j’ ! 1
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew 11,1,1,11, ,
August last till tlie present time, and is now tlii, k'; :
and strong— soft and pleasant to the touch; - “
before, it xvas harsh and wiry, what liltlo tin-., J"*
and that little xvas disappearing v iy rapidly. [.",
your restorative about txxiee a week, and sluil] ‘
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if .[ *
these tilings—and who lias not? but have not
erto any ease where any person’s hair xvas reellvtJ
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of the day: Kl ;;
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of u ,j
cnee. T have recommended your preparation to qq
and it already has a large and general side thron 1
the Territory. Tlie people here know its ell .o” .
have confidence in it. The supply you sentu-.r„ t K
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhau-t, ;
daily inquiries are made for it. Yon deserve credit
your discovery; and I, for one, return you mv li
fer the benefit it lias done me, for I certainly'tu.;
paired long ago of ever effecting any such iWnit.
Y ours, hastily,
J. IV. ttju
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Druggists. St.[-,
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a mini.:
regular standing, and pastor of the Urthonlox I
- Brookfield. Mass. He is a gentleman of const,. ~j
influence, and universally bclox-od.
WM. D|
Brookfield, .Inn. 12 pj
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir: Having made trial of your Ilalr Ren
raiivc. it gives me pleasure to say, that itseftctl
been excellent in removing inflammation, dtuidnitf.jj
constant tendency to itching, xvitli which 1 hw-j,
troubled from my childhood; and has also restored]
hair, which xvas becoming gray, to its original colw.,
have used no other article, xvitli anything like the
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. li. BltAfiO.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March s,lijj|
Dear Sir: 1 am doing an extensive travel in the U)
and South-western States, as general agent kr.lj
American Linement, and would be glud if you xvrali
vor me xvitli a consignment of Professor Worn
Hair Restorative, as 1 feel assured that Ion:
troduce it in many places xverc it is uot, known.
head is a living testimony of its valuable property,j
storing the hair to its natural color. lam fortyji
old, and my hair xvas almost xviiite; but after nsia;4
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn a? in
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance.*
would not be without a bottle on band for the p*
ten. 1 should be very glad to attend to any matt:
nected with tlie Hair Restorative. I have been for ft
years engaged iu the same business, and xvill be giai
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. I!. BROOM
4JS“ Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Mics-r,!
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists event I ,it
All kinds of family [latent medecines fur sale, on!
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's establMme
114 Market street, St. Li uis.
For sale in Columbus at the Dreg Store of
KAY LIN, THOMAS iO!
Feb 29—3 m
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT!
FOR ISSG.
riMIE Fourth Volume of the American Cottuu I'ta
1 will commence with the January number.
Jn thus formally announcing the Prospectus hi
Fourth Volume, we have hut a few short parajnilt
add, sanguine iu the belief that, with the intelligent
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement it
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the 111
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past hisM]
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
in the first place, we remark to our friends ami as
that the Editor,Dr. Cloud, has again become theft!!
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure onr mi
emphatically, that iu future the Cotton Planter ski
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibits
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumfl
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama s
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “willtil,
step backward” its progress is onward and upuanlt:
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprictai
by tlie members of the Society, that the Planta-
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alai*
will rally on masse to the support of Alabama’s calf I
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ ofthd
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency l
be unfettered in the great work of developinglta
measurable resources of the Keystone State of th< M
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy,Use*
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Jn
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil ami the Mind
With a corps of correspondents, numbering iiM;
the most practical as well as scientific minds of thexs
wo feel assured wo shall be able to visit our pitr®
tlie first of each month, to their entire satisfaction
profit.
Every family iu the country, wliatnur lusy lieit
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural pipe
cause there is no reading matter published to tin **
so innocent, and at the same time so practically il l
ble iu all the walks of life as that obtained in a gcous,
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton l’lautcr ‘
issue promptly by the first day of the month, h
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good wit*
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched awl®
tiled.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustain
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experii ia ■ ■
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
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Six copies “ ? J
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies...- ,l .
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ter, or containing remittances, ordering the pnP' r -
be addressed to Dr. N. 15. Cloud, Dockland lw
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with thcvA~
Newspapers friendly to tlie work, throughout the -
will confer a favor by copying the Prospect us.
Our exchanges will please direct to Locklaud.
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CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of ,1. S. Smith & Cos.,
123 West Sirtc Broad Street
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock ■
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every vrl1 ’
October 22. ly
JIOSTGOMEBY, SELMA AND Btf*
RIVER. , ~ fl ,
MERCHANTS and others bringing good- lj.
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma andotl 1 .
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that ny’ 1
to care of ,
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent’
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia- tro
w ill lie forwarded from the Depot of the Mu-■
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and
at an expense, for transportation by Drny
points, of „ .
75 cents per Ton (2000)
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as O’* 1 ; “ t
Rail ltoad Co.’s contractors charge one dollar 1 , ,
The Union Dray Company is amply
loss or damage, as maybe ascertained by /
Bell & Cos., Josiali Morris, and It. T. Thorn. -*” ■
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to 1!. Patten ill ‘
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. 15. Smith.
jnly til
JAMES J. TODD, •
COMMISSION MERCBA-
No. 26 East Side Broad Street
COLUMBUS. GEORGIA.
DEAI.cn W ,
CHOIC E FAMILY GROCER**;
Staple Dry Goods. Drugs, Patent Medicines.
cry, Tobacco, Ac.
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT
all articles promptly at-tenj , .
article ordered is not in the Store it “ ,A
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly
DEEDS.
Land Deeds of n good form, correctly P ri " t ’
sale at this office.