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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared bj N. W. Seal, IU.
I.ensoua why it should Ijo list'll in si 1 Sill ol any otlwf hvat
uirnt in nil Febrile affection* : ;
l >t.—Kctinom) of Time,—As only onr-secenth
I ihu ordinary time la required to effect a cure.
j.l K.-nnoiuy of Money.-As it ■ at* but <>u*
;irVl.—Economy of Feeling—As it -an - tlio
Mitforing or u long Sickness and tlio consequent treat
ment; tin- annoyance of taking nauseating ‘ “ *
medicine, their .lUrroc. operation. nd the l‘ln -I
long oonfl.imnent; but lillle of the fluid la-mg necessary,
uni! that plefumnt in it*
It ii.J-Kcononi y of TtaougHt* —As wlmn
known, it will rew‘v all dr<*l nud anxiety at present
uxiating* reapocting febrile afluction*; particularly while
a ilearlnend ii nick. „
ficonoiay 1 HeallU.—A tin
in not rcilumi, and consequently racked; nor in tin fever
xuliject to be followed by chronic discus*.
(lilt*— Economy of Life. -Ah the cure ihcll. led
before and without reducing the patient, conC'|Ucntly
removing, in a corrertjio lifting degree, all danger ot a iatal
termination.
Other reasonh might bo added, hut thoHe are dei-nied
niifllcient to .satisfy all clauses and persona in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are- more particularly applicaldo to
the immediate treatment on the hint attack, Imt will
apply with equal force to cans whic h have heeii Huhjcrt
vi to or have become reduced, corresponding ol course
*X the nature of the caac at the time il In first adminis
tered.
Ah thin remedy given .10 prompt, elloctual and pel mu
neiit relief, in all ordinary ca.se.H, when used soon alter
the attack. persons eun ncarcely realize that they laid
been really much wick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with fever, and if ho, -it win trifling
-a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of c©iiHeqiietice- it would have panned oil with
out anything—that, medicine had noeffect. The general
iiiipi'eawiou on the Hubjoct of fever iHHiich, that though tn
not unlike tlio •above follow the cure of a c ommon cane
,t* naturally an men think ut all; and it in not until
the individual haw witnessed many carton that he can fully
real i/4 the truth; and even then lie may conclude them
all ve ry trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any wimple, medicine, yet persona, though they have
|>t*en than succeHt'ul in perhapn hundredn of c-uses, munt
expect that there will c anen occur where there i* iconic
organic or local) cause no grout an to require) particular
attention, or though successful in reducing tin* fever,
il will again line an the i nil nonce of the “Fluid” pannen
off, as the exciting cauue may m!ill exist, it in to guard
Hgulnnt disappointment in such cartes that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevcrii In General*
On thin nuhjeet I w ish to he fully undemtood. IJy the
term “ fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame in subject, including nnmll pox
and other eruptive fevern; hut an they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar count!tutioun
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
y*l all are distinguished by the same general character*
Mtics—that of undue excitement In the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
ol King s College, London, whose work on the 44 Princi
ples and Practice of Physic’’ is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page SiW, he says : —“ We hear continually, both in
:md out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of, IJy the public, Typhus Fever, brain Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uastro-Knteric, and
< forth. Now-, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, 1 am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this suit-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
si ri be for a disease according to its name. There is mo
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly Into each
other, even the invert 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 minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” il you have
h ver. treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
H iIJ In* well instead of any distinctcharacter being devel
oped, so as to he properly named by the most scientific,
‘i'llis-assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
t,hy myself and others) under a’ great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. 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 us possible the proper course to he pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the <fc Hales”
and “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for nil those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hides important to be observed in all vases in nsinj the
Negative Hiedric l'laid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
Jd. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
< though there should always he free ventilation in the
dek room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
Jkl. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
‘•r is evidently passing off; to Ik* resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he the ease under any
circumstances.
•Atli. Win n tin’ fovor begins to subside, patients must
In’ loft perfectly miiet; free from till excitement; should
not Ini questioned ns to tlieir wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, mui nr take any exercise whatever,
lill tlii'ir nwii natural feelings, independent of nil rxtrn
1100us inilm uons, ituluce them to rise nr speak: nor
should any conversation ho allowed in their hearing. in
w hieh they may feel more nr less interesteil. Imt he left
i|iiiet to nil intents unit purposes.
nth. fluids should lie allowed, while giving it ns
plentifully, nud ns long ns the putient desires and tin
lunger; they nitty consist of eold witter, jniirilnghmus
drinks, lrmouude, tiny simple demotions, or tens, either
eold or warm. ns parties limy prefer or jnitients desire.
♦tlt. Should patients experience titty oppression or
Ulintness while in the Ivins posture, so as to oeension n
restlessness niter tile fever litis passed oil, or enough to
iH-ensioii them to spottk of it, tlioy should Imve n little
w ine, toddy, enniphor, linrtsliorn, leinouitile with u little
spirit, sinner, or some other stimulant; or the ftu-omui
In east uiuy he birthed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF IHISKS.
For children of one year or under, front to S drops.
” over 1 ond under 2 years, 5(~ Id
“ - . “ 5 “ •• 12 to Jill “
“ •> “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60
1 ‘ hull’ to n toHspoonliil.
All poisons over fifteen eonsidereil ns tululls, for whom
It toaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
“•quire ns lintcli ns young. or those in the prime of life;
nor females, ns n general rule, us mtteh us males.
There is no particular euro necessary In giving it to
children—those of ten years of ago froi)ucutly hat ing
taken full doses ; Imt for it little guido. I lint e giion the
nliovo tiitde, with the remurk Ihnt, as 11 genera! rule,
children require more than uilttlls in proportion.
Ity observing the tthove directions, the medicine will
he found agreeable in all of its oil'oets, the exportations
of tlio most sanguine realized, mid many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, Unit
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity ot such strict ob
servances.
HiUotia >r Remittent Fever.
tjiivc u teas|smful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist I once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oft: this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple eases ,>f
fever, with such observances us are set forth in the
” Holes. Hut should there he prominent local svuip
toms. or known local existing causes, tlu v should Ik*
attended to at once, and while giving the •• Fluid.”
Soo Synopsis.
li in any case the bowels .tro particularly constipated
or ronflned, give a enthun;c (see auxiliaries) with tlio
Hist portion; they must hi opened or the fever nun rise
again.
W here tile fever is very high, pulse running 111) or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teuspoonsfiil
may be given at lirsl w ith advantage, and even repeated
111 two hours—if il—(lie pulse—has not been sri/lrna/,
thus showing the medicine lias taken efl'ect.
Ilnthiiig the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in thesedlltlcult cases, will afford relief ntul aid
the imdielne much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Ilive two li'Hspoonsfiil nud re|s'iit every two hours till
Iho pulse his-omes more full aud soft, then only 11 tea
epiHiulul, to lie discontinued as the fever subside) \s
file bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently 1
very difficult to get medieiue to operate in this disease
no time should Ik- lost to got them open, give some active
1 atliHi tie with till- •• Fluid’’ and repeat us niuv he neces
sary till it operates: euemas (Injoetious) niav also he
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with tile hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to tlio head. Quinine may he added to the
” Fluid’’ if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typlius, Ship and Putrid
or Spotlid Fever.
A these fever* ure all of one character, differing
mainly In degree, living all of n low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use In separating them—at least so far us
my treatment Is concerned. lu these low fevers, when
lully developed, a little patience will he required; still
comparatively little, ns they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will 1 necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should lie commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid ’ every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger hi volume, then to lu< continued
once in six or eight hours till t lie fever entirely subsides.
ta bad eases, from thrvf-toflvo grains each of ‘jnuiiiw
and .-.ijiii'Min (Cayenne, jieppur) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The
bowels should he Uu’pt gently open, and small portions
of some lirp"iic tdiould he given occasionally, even
though the I.Twols should Ih> very loose. Tlie patient
should he sustained by nourishing and uiucilagenous
drinks —such ns arc in common use in such cases.—
Where tic skin la very dry, sponging the surface us di
rected in bilious lever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should bo used during l ouvalescence, ill ull eases
which have hu oine reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
ijn, „ lea-P'siiiful <>f the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine glassful “la strong decoction of Ismeset; or
half the quantity limy he given every hour till relieved,
then, id longer intervals, suy once in six or eight hours.
The Ismeset lea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms HI e allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
eold; fomciilutions, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to lio Hppliod over the scat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Vurioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pei, Varioloid, Measles, ■
and Scarlet. Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with lever, wbieb
iu tael is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common levers. Kcmcuibcr
mver wail lolearn the “ muns.” whether it is one or the
other, or luiVn r, 11s they nil commence with Jtver, but
treat il at oiiee; govern the lever mol there will lie no
trouble; there will He Imt tilth’ ci ujiliun even iu small
pox. Tills, t” most minds, is ain w idea, aud doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless ,
boldly iimk.- the assertion, that small |six, if treutod as j
I direct, iri/t In ml x/uii't ; attemled vvitli hut little erup- i
tom; bill 110 pilling, and that there is ho na-esaUy of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputaUuii,*bnt all Mini 1 hold most dear;
lieside-, on Ibis subject, I have good authority; that ol
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted. Me says, page 574:
•• Vim may aliatc the force of the eruptive lever, uud
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the jiuUultn by
Hplinc purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission that it may
lie done. I nave not only proven it amy be. hut luxs
been done ill numerous eases that occurred oil hoard
ship, flee the account appended.
(Jive 11 tcas|sHuiful or more, according to the urgency
01 the case, vvitli a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
Imt it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tint fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles tnay he used, ami the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchessd’Orlcuus, the toiigne
and iaucits were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
! Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in tciuqiooufu! doses eery hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tin: throat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone. —
Used to wot the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best (/argle in nil such eases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady t<> w hich the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Eluid vvitli such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoon In I, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time, it should be re
pealed us long us the fever continues, as in oilier cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
Iu connection vvitli tills subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain aud suffering. It
is to inform them of tlie happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to he appreciated.—
I’ainful menstruation w ill be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Jlestlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritahility of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not lone sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many eases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, mid condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under tills head general
directions tor all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition culled fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
niinir it may I ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he cx
peeted to control all organic or local causes, which,
when siieli exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate means, and these solmld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, us they will then more readily act.
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
lime will then lie lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone w ill Hub
duc tlie fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
if the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or nwii alter, and should it
fall to operate iu due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrliu'a, give something known to lie good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in eold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the foot in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and lint, vvitli 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 and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble; if tlie patient hits been reduced or is much prostra
ted. give tonics and stimulants, particularly iu low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea mid vomiting, that must be
allayed la-fore any medicine will remain on tlie stomach
to do any I; lor this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach lias settled, give tlie “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat alt the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other eirriimstauees, giving the
“Fluid” nt. the same time ns directed, ami success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and theu you will ho astonished nt (he case
vvitli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
I’articN may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
catlnirtios. Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about vvhiil is u-s'd. I have found no such necessity
when using tin- Fluid, and to he fully understood by
all. 1 will name a tow of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz :
Cat li art les.—Articles that purge or operate on tin:
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any ot tin- loots
or harks, and many pills, nntihilious, Ac.; anything
known to he good lorsiich purposes.
lie |iat tvs.- -Anything known to act outlie liver
: pMitioiilarl.t. portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended oil by the different schools
I for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its iu
fliiv'iici’. And one may cliisvse calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, uud so 011; each may take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tonics. Vrtich's that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots and bitter herbs. Horn
set or thorougiiwort is one of the host used in fevers.
Asl ring cut*. Such as check the action of tlie
bowels. Isiiidatiutn and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
vvlnch have the effect.
Slim ilia lit a.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tin: best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences arc all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many others arc generally
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is a Is-tter •■dia
phoretic,” •• anodyne,” -diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in tlie materia medial.
1 shall not tax tlio loader with a long list of proofs,
1 dapending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
! only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pncketslit|> Duchess D'Orlcaiis.
which cannot he classed among ordinary certificates:
” the undersigned, certify to the folloiving. viz—
Me took passage oil the piieketsliip Duchess d'Orleuns
1 Capt Ilutton. then lying in tlie port of Havre. France
and liound for New York. Site sailed on tlie Hth of Au
g'tist. 1851, with over a hundred souls on bounl, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants. They were nil
treated by tlie physician in charge. Dr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie rails Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, wit it which lie seemed to have entire control
over tlie 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 coses of small pox. some fever,
Ac., ami not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
Prom wliat wo saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so mtteh ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, u long passage,
small pox and fever on board, nud not a death! The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K. I’. FABRI, 84 I’enrl street. New York
K. G. Fauri, •• it
J. A. DkNor.maxdy. Beaver county, Peuu
1. A. DkNor.maniiy, East Liverimol, Ohio.
.... - . . . Cabin I’asseugers.
1 lie above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New 1 ork. Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat. M. D.
thF* Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. V. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
FOR TIIE PREVENTION AND CUKE
Os Fever uud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
„nd .Inil Fever, (leneral Debility, Night
Sweats, and ull other toruis of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MALARIA OR MIASMA.
FIMIESK diseases are common to many localities of the
X United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
I South, East or West, they all equally spring from tlie
j same miasms! cause. The great variety of symptoms und
; forms of disease is owing principally to difference in uge,
sex, constitution uud habits of the sufferers; hilt 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 lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, (here is 11 re
agent, or in other words u specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether urisiug from Marshes, fltagnunt water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is tlie same iu character und effect; is a poi
son flouting ill tlie atmosphere, causing disease toall who
breathe It. Iu accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tin: unerring affinity subsisting between op
jHisitcx, there is 111 tlie preparation before ins, offered to
the public,
Tlie Aintiii-ul Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the |sjisou whenever it comes in eou
taet vvitli it, even in the open air, nud when taken inter
nally completely purities tlie system uftcctcd by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores und preserves
health.
Tlio remedy is believed to be entirely new, aud un
known to any hut tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly cheek tlie ugue iu persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, aud by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from tlie complaint for ever; uulese subsequent
e.\|ioKurc to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
w ill entirely prevent tlie accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other rnede
clues. The putient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, aud continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By ils use Fever and Ague utay he banished from
every family and class iu the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Aud pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ugue or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
tlio United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying us to have fully proved these assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, ut the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to uiuny, even of
tlie most candid minds, because ull the resources cf
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still nurse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have becu limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quiuiuc, Mercury, flaliciue, Ac.
The effects of these arc sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir poisonous effects are superudded
to tlie poor sufferer's first cuiupiuint.
On tliiis account ugue sufferers should be particularly
careful übout usiug auy secret Fever aud Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect sufety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
011 account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to cvety bottle :
Nkw York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
und Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine mui Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family front
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tlio entire absence of auy baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable us 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 iu advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one mil
tlie sauie cause, und tiierefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poiaou already
lurking iu their veins, to develop itself iu a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, uud so destroy
tlie poison before it does barm.
F'uil directions and advice as to diet und habits of life
prepared by a distinguished I’hysiciuu long resident iu
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often tic found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Ciestor Oil. tlie object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it mlst be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only ('Million, —ln certain Hjiociflt'd cases, |aiur
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining (dates,) und place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tlie air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degteo commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie uiiasmatu or poison contained iu the apartment.
This 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 tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Aouk Cire” blown in the
glass, ami oil tlie outside wrupper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
Tub reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufticicut.
Prepared and sold by tbc proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
F'or sale iu Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1860, ly Druggists.
ABOUTHERN REM EDY
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiauu.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,
HAVE received tlie appointment front tin- proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have usod it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesamiue,
tlie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April U, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sursapurillu*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that art
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the publie, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one tliut contains articles of
Heal I'sc in Vulmonary IHseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most tinprofcssionully, aud deroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciuc. 1 refer Pi Woodmau’s Cherry
Expectorant, whieli is a scientific remedy tliut I have
used with more success than any of tlie usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
_G. O. Woodman —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. ltespectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This pre|iarution lias attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which bus attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this mediciue, from its peculiar properties us a dissolvent
aud 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 be fouud excellent, its natural aud genial warmtli
keeping the digestive powers in proper toue.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sauc- i
tioned by, approved of, aud recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted i
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaruu- t
tee it to lie better than auy Cberrv Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anytbiug else now extant.
•SfPrice—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. B. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
Only agents for this county.
February 6.
| GREAT TRIUMPHS
AID
UNPARALLELED flUCCKflfl OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGI'E CUKE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MAI.ARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
flee wliat the president ot the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever mid Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
fl-r. Lous, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given liy the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, iu saver of Rhodes’ Fever ami Ague
Cure, tliut it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, auil having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for tlie medicine, fllnce then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents")’ this city, who have inva
riably been cured liy il, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
tiierefore, satisfied in rccouimonding il to lie all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD 8. WHEATON,
l’resd't of I’hariuaceuticul Society of Missouri.
Ilatl the Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June ‘JR. 1855.
Having been informed of tin- illness ol a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not Is'on fre e from Fevor.nnd
Ague a month at a time for the lust twelve years, I sup
! (died her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
i Cure, fllu- took in all four bottles which completely re
j stored her to haultli and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. I’. MAfIUF, Apothecary.
10 Uottlcs Perform TO Cures.
Constantine, Midi., slept. 21th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. — Dear Bir: — I have just sent
an order to Amos A Ilulliday for allotller half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It lias sold like” Hot Cakes,”
aud 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because w hen 1 have heard of 11 ease of Ague
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
pay for it, aud they were all satisfied. I hail one case
of Chill Fever where it run lour days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24. 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir —The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold aud created a large
demand tor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerriugton.
Its stile will only he equalled by tlie number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may la- few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
10 Bottles Perform 10 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
M axw ell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about live bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; hut I took the respon,Ability on myself.—
Rut not a bottle has come back, and as 1 am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cure tome as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the F’ever
and Ague has tints far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled witli the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by usiug only one
lait tle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, slept.. 22, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure iu assuring you of
the benefit it has been to uie. 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
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur in :dicine the success that it merits,
I remain trulv yours,
THOMAS 0. ANDREWS.
1. O. O. F.
Iu another column of to-day's paper will he fouud an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not iu the habit of pulling medicines, hut desire
to say, for the benefit of (lie afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tliut 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
liefore the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Fnmisboro,
m. Sept. 4.
Ev Itlencc from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, slept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
iu tlie family of a clergyman here lias been taking an
” AGUE BALSAM” for some mouths without any per
manent benefit—a few days siuee she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got ahottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours trulv,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited KvUlence from a Physician.
Monticei.lo, lnd., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ ‘ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. IL,Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just culled
who lias been fully cured by only one laittle. and ‘de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. “ VV. A. 11AYLES.
If any loiily desires further evidences, they will find
it iu every bottle of tlie CURE, which is heiug intro
duced 11s rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. Tlie eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R.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 he realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will lie noticed that the letters
of whieli I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the tact of it greater suc
cess and sale tlianeverutteniled any other Ague Remedy.
The CrowningLiloi-y
of tlie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as 11 preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tin- warm and sickly sea
sons, not * man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or auy form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, io which tlie
Cure is a perfect untidotc.
It is ulso unequalled for quick aud permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life und strengtli to all
; whose constitutions have becu shuttered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor aud de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. 1.
Aud for sale by IxIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
flu., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas AJCo, are Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Cos .'sol I at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
_ Agent at Uphuupec, Ala.
DAN FORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SKAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tlio system called
Fever, is changed to tlie normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and deulcis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIG4A.XVS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1858.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A 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 fl ve gross 011 tin- lntli instant.
Physicians are requested to call earl v.
February 5.
Professor ‘Wood's Hair Restoimj
| fl. 110 doubt, tin- most wonderful discovery ,5
I of progress, for it will restore pi'iinaiientH ‘ ! ' 4 -
to its original color, rover tin: In ad of the “
most luxuriant growtli, remove at once all ,| t ,j” *
itching,cure all scrofula and other.cutaneous.l' v ; ’ ■
mi ll us sriild head. etc. It will rure. as il |. v , . ! r
vims or periodical headache; make the hair
and wavy,and preserve the color perfectly, an,| Jr ‘■
from falling, to extreme old age. ‘ !l ;
Wo could give the testimony of Hum Ui ul , ,
di od thousand lo tlie truth of every word wo h i ‘
ton. See circular and the following : ‘ ‘hit
‘J in- following is from u distinguished member
medical profession : ul : 'i
At. Paul, Jan 1 u-.
I’KHFEfIfIOK G. J. WOOD—
Dead flu;: Unsolicited. I send you tliiscertitw
ter being nearly bald for a long time, aud
all the hair restoratives extant, und having nu j
any. I was induced, 011 hearing of yours, to a ..■*
trial. 1 placed myself in tlie hands of a bartorVi?’
mr head rubbed with a good still’ brush, and the |;,
live then applied, and well rubbed iu, till ii le
glow. This l repented every morning, and j,,
weeks (he young hair appeared, and grew i:iiiicti v t"’
August last till Iho present time, and is now tliii-| i ‘;i' r '?
and strong—toft nud pleasant to the touch; “*
before, il was harsh and wiry, wliat little their ‘
and that little whs disappearing v. ry rapidly. 1 1
your restorative about twice a week, and shall seenu
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if ( hadn-oj
those things—and who lias not! but have net seeu ltr
erto any case where any person's hair was re:lh | T J?
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of the day; audit-!?
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of my
cnee. I have recommended your preparation tu ofo
and it already lias a large and general sale tlrroueui!
the Territory. The people here know it eflifts ~
have confidence ill it. The supply you sentUa,
sale agents for tlie Territory, is nearly exhausted""’
daily inquiries arc mode for it. You deserve credit’
your discovery: and I, for oue, return you iuv tfojf
for tlie benefit it has done me, for 1 certainly j,ai|’
paired long ngo.of ever effecting any such result.
Yours, hastily.
J- V. BOND
Firm of Bond A lxellog, Druggists. Si. |>,
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Brugg, is a ministw i>
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthorilox clnuj
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of eonsi.-.tral*
influence, aud universally beloved.
WM. DYER.
Brookfield, Jan. 12,18i’
PROFESSOR wood
dear Sir ; Having made trial of your Hair Rc,. o ,
rative, it. gives me pleasure to say, that its effect ha
becu excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff,and
constant tendency to itching, witli which I have kg
troubled from nty childhood; and has also restored®
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original cob.r. ‘
have used no other article, with anything like the-m
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. I\. BRAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March.),Us,
Dear Sir: 1 am doing an extensive travel in then*
and South-western States, us general agent for Ad*
American Linement, and would be glad if you would!
vor me with ;t consignment of Fi-ofessor A\ ood':
Hail- lies! oral i ve, as 1 feel assured that T canS
troduee it iu many places Avere it is not known, as*
head is a living testimony of Us valuable property, inj
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty yw
old, and my hair was almost white; but after usiug ito
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn :is i: r
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, ash
would not be without a bottle on hand for the pii
ten. 1 should be very glad to attend to any matter,;
nectod with tlie Hair Restorative. 1 have been for S6*
years engaged in tlie same business, and will ho gld;
hear from you soon. Very respectfully.
WM. B. BROOME.
JVSfr* Sold at 414 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri,;!
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everyth]
All kinds of family patent medocines for sale, rant
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's estaWishuH
114 Market street, flt. Lcuis.
■ For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
KIVLIN, TIIOMAS 4 CD
Feb 29—But
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MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND
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MERCHANTS and others bringing goods !■}
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west of Columbus. Georgia, are informed that b)”
’ JOHN W. HO WASH, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia. <•
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Road to the Depot of the Opelika and .M ails’ :• ,
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points, of
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loss or damage, as may he ascertained by j 1 ,
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Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to B. Path a s'-
It use; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
july 21
.JxIMES .T. TODD,
(■ O M MISSION M Eli C H
No. 26 East Side Broad Street-
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
DEALER IN”
CHOICE FAMILY GRO( foKD
Staple Diy Goods, Drugs, I’utent Medicines.
erv, Tobacco. Ac. Ac. S(l | p
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#s"Order*for nil articles promptly att | ' ,,< : “ .
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DEEDS.
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aalu at this oftbv.