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negative ELECTRIC FLUID, I
Prepared ly N, W. Seat, M. I).
i.rHsipim wliy it should be lined iustrail of any other tri-iil
mint in till Febrile iiffeetionn :
lal.-Kooiiom} 1 of Time.—As only //■• > crnth
ul tlie ordinary tlmo in required toefleul a cure.
i<l.--E-oioiny of Nonry-—Ah it c stls but one
dollar.
.'lrd. —Kciiuoniy of Kellilg*"A* it <'ii<■’ the
.nth-ring of u long nii-kiit-ss and tlie consequent treat
muiit ; tin* annoyance of taking; miiisruting dost-s pf |
un-diiiiu-, their disagreeable operation. and the )iitin ip!
I.pin; continement; but little of the fluid being necetKiiry,
anil that pleasant in it* effect*.
Itli.—Economy of Tlioiif(lit. —A.< when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
■ustiug, respecting febril*-affections; particularly while ‘
a dear friend in Hick.
sth. — Economy of Health. -Ah the sy-tem
is not reduced, and coiiHoi|uentl,v racked; nor in the fever
subject to be followed by chronic ilUcase.
tills.—Rconoiny of Life.—Ah time lire iHeUi'cted
before ami w ithout reducing llic patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasonh might lie ailded, Imt these ill'’ ih'i'ineil
Hiifflcinut to Hatiafy nil classes anil persons in nil cnndl
i ions of life.
Tim above reasons are more particularly applicable In
the imineiliate Irdatnu-nt on the first attack, Imt will
apply witli equal force to cases wliicli have heeii subject
ep| lo or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•i) the nature of tlie case at tlm time it is first n'lniinls
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, elfectual and pei'inpi
nent relief, in ail ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons ran scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tie y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
a little cold, which gave alarm —It could have been
untiling of reiiseqiience —it would have iiassed otf with
out anything—Hint medicine Imd nncflecl.” Tlie general
Impression on tlm subject of fever Is such, that thoughts
not unlike the {above follow the cure of a common caso
ns naturally pis men think Ht all: and it. is not until
1 lie individual has witnessed many cases that lie can lolly
realiiu tlie truth; snd even then Ini may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any Himple medicine, yet persons, though tin y have
heeii thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so grist as hi require janlii ulai
.ittention. or tliough Hiii'cessiili in reducing tin- fiver,
it will again rise as tlie iiiflin-hce of file •• Fluid” passi-H
otf, as the exciting cause inny still exist, it is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that I have given
mill frequently refer to what 1 have called a synopsis. - ’
Its-murks on Fevers la General
im I his subject 1 wish to he hilly uuilrrstood. 11l lb.
lerui “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile nfleilions lo
which the humun frame is subject, including small pox
and ether eruptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, anil in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in tlirii
devolopineiit and exhibit a variety of forms or typos;
yet all are distinguished by the same general i lnirncter
istirs- that ol undue excitement in tin.- circiihitory innl
in 11 iiiis systems —inducing more or less unnatural tii
pjiieiicy in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tin- skin,
ilebility, Ac.
To show 1 licit. 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the eelobrafed I'rof. T. Watson,
ul King's College, bondon, whose work on the •• ITinci
plea and Fraction Os Physic” is a textbook in many of
.air medical colleges, and consequently starnlard.aullmrity.
Hu page 8(14, hi-says:—“We hear continually, both in
and ou t of tlie profession, different species of fever spo
seii ul lly the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever.
Ap And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gaatro-Euteric, and
so lortli. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is laid and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe fur a disease according to its nurne. Them is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
iliat can lie relied on. Thoy run insensibly into eacli
other, even the most dissimilar of them, ami are ppfteii
traceable to tile same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and i would impress on your minds tlie lolly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any dlstinctcharacter being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by tlie most acientifle.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of tin- sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear tills in mind,
amt treat at once without regard lo name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing anil dangerous fevers, lint as cases may have bc
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 lie pursued in
all of tlm most prominent fevers, though the “ ltules”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient, for ull those
accustomed to attendance upon tlie sick.
Unit s important to be observed ill all eases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. it should lie given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not al
pleasure.
fid. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under iis in
fluence.
•'id. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oil'; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
ittempt to eon verse, read or lake any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
liould any conversation Ini allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer: they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tills. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tlie lying posture, so as to occasion a
listless ness after the fever lias passed olf, or enough to
oei anion them to speak of it, thoy should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
I.least maybe bathed ill cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OK BOSKS.
For p liildrcn of one year or under, from ;i to 8 drops.
•• over 1 and under 2 years. •• sto Jo ••
•• “ 2 “ 6 •• “ 12 to oO -
“ ft “ 10 •• 20 to 00 “
” 8 “ l.i half to a tcuspoeiiliil.
All persons over tifteen considered as adults, forwhoni
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
iippi females, as u general rule, as much as males.
There ia no particular earn necessary in giving it to
children—those of tell years of age freipiently haring
(akeu full doses; lint for a little guide, 1 have given tlie
above table, with tlie remark that, as a general rule,
■ liihlmi require more than adults iti proportion.
Ity observing the above directions, the medicine will
lm fuiiml agreeable in all of its elfects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
HHloiiislied. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full beuetit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict oli
“Hvauces.
Billons mi- Jit-in it It-lit Fiver.
(live a teaspoufiil of “Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil; this
constitutes tlie whole treatment in till simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
” Kiiles.” But should there he prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and while giving the •’ Fluid.”
Si'O Synopsis.
II in any case the bowels are particularly constituitod
p.r routined, give a eatlmnic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must he opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where file fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tho influence of medicine—not easily ojicruted on hv
umdlcine generally—a double dose, or two touspooiisfiil
may bo given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it —the pulse—lms not been softened,
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits anil
water, ill those difficult cases, w ill afford relief and aid
tlie uirdirine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
(live two teasiaainsful and repeat every two hours till
(ha pulse become* more full ami soft, then only a tea- j
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsides. As 1
the bowels ure generally routined, anil it is frcqucntlv
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tills disease, j
uo time should Is- lost to get them open, give some active i
cathartic with the “Fluid” nud repeat as may be neccs- !
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also lie |
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or ‘
(fiction (rubbing) with the bunds or flannel; also, cold ,
.[.plications to the head. Quinine may lie added to tlie ‘
‘• Fluid” If thought advisable, Fee Synopsis.
Mirvaut Fever, Typhus, Ship anil Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing i
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse i
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. In these low fevers, when |
fully developed, a little patience will be required: still
comparatively little, as they frequently ruu weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will la* necessary at longest to estaldish n permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of *'Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse ‘
becomes fuller or larger In volume, then to be continued ;
once in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides. |
111 bad cases, from three to live grains each of ‘/rtinijo
and capsicum (Cayenne |e*p|>er) or some toll' l ’ and stimu
lant (See auxiliaries) •Inmlii Is- added to each dose. The
bowels should lift kept gently ojs-n. and sriuell portions
of some hiiudo should la* given occasionally, even
though tin- Irfwels should Ik? very loose, ’flic patient
should be sustained by nourishing wild miicilagenous
drinks—such as are iu common use in siicli cases.—
Where tlie skin is very dry. sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will is- found advantageous.
Tonics should Is- used during convalescence, in all cases
which hate 1.. conic reduced.
Pnriinionia, Typhoid Pneumonia, J.ung
or Winter Fever.
(live a icus]HKmlui of tlie --Fluid’ every two hours,
with a wine-glassful ofa strong decoction of bom-set; or
, hull the quantity may lm given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say om c in six or eight hours.
The I tea should In; given warm till the violent
symptoms ure allayed, ur tin-patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
tlm kind, to Is* applied over the seat of pain; keep the
! bowels gen lly open.
Variola, Variololil, lliilicolii null Scarla
llmi i or Small Pox, V arioloid, Measles,
anil Starlet Fever.
As all of these diseases nn ult.-mlrd with lever, which
in fact is tin-most prominent symptom, tin- treatment
differs Inn- little from dial of common fevers. Beiiieinber
never wait In learn the ••name,” whether it is one or the
other, or w ither, as they ull roniliieneo with Ji rer, bill
treat it ul once; govern the fever and there will l><- no
trouble; there will h a but litlle mi/diim even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is am u idea, anddonhlless
will Ini regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make die assertion, that small pox, jl treated as
j I direct, will In iut short; alteiided with Imt little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there isg... nenssit // ol
i il.s running its ordinary eoui-se. ‘ln this I will stake
I not only my reputation, lint all that I hold most dcur:
! besides, on thisstihjei t, I have good authority; Unit of
: I’iol. Watsoli. previously qiloteii. lie says, page 87-1
i - You may abate the force of II niptive fever, ami
keep down, it is believed, the number of tin pustules by
spline purges. Ac,” Here is the admission that it may
lm done. I nave not only proven it may hr, Imt hus
bent done in numerous cases that oeeurred on Ipoard
ship. See tin- account appended.
(five a tcaspoonful or more, aeeurding to the urgency
oi die ease, w itli a dose of salts or castor oil; repeal the
Fluid once in two hours it necessary, until die I'evcrsuh
j sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient:
Imt it should Is- given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tlie throat is nttW-ted.
any ol die ordinary gargles may lie used, and die
surface hill lied, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Uildiess d'Orlcaiis. lie- tongue
i ami fattens were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till in-could swallow,
when it was given in tunspuoiiful dose- *r< eg hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling ol’
die throat was reduced so as to enable him lo take nour
ishment In about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Usisl to wet die throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gurgle in all such cases.
I'lierjieritl or Cliiltlluil Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous ami alarming
; malady to which the mother is liable, w ill yield to tlie
! Negative Kleelric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to i>e of little consequence. A single dose or two ol u
teaspnonful, almost invariably giving entire mid per
manent relief; no alarm need Is- entertained, as die
Fluid w ill al rest it iu a short time. It should he re
pealed as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
Tie- bowels ol course should lie attended to.
in connection witli this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a lew general remarks, wliicli, if regarded by
the 1 lulies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tin! happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing ami
soothing effect deprives the labor of nun li of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to he appreciated.
Painful niensti iiiiUou will lie relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Besdessuess, nervous irritability,
ora cold token at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one ol the most convenient and
effectual remedies formally 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 us w ell as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth ami
quiet tho system so that cm- can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use iu so many eases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. Asthc Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may lie or ought to he 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 lie removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they .should
he appropriate means, and those sohuld he given while
giving tlie “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the -, Fluid - ’ alone will sub
due the fever, L call ail else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tin- first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate iu due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diariluea, give something known to ho good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if sovoro local
pain or iiilhtnimation, apply some stimulating liniment,
n mustard plaster, n blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wot in cold water, to the part; if
violent [lain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet iu tintwater; if tho fever is very high, skill
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole hui-Ihci- with water at an agreeable temperature;
“die. saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief ami aid die medi
ciuti in tukiug effect, after which there will In- no trou
ble; if die patient Ims been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics ami stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, w hen the patient lias become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any go,ul: 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 the •• Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, trout all tho prominent symptoms
as you would under any other cireuiustaiices, giving die
“ Fluid” at tlie samo time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it fill you
liavo seen, and then you will bo ustonished ut Hie ease
| with which you cun control ail febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Forties may feel ut a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians arc usually jairticuliir
about wluit is used. I have found uo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to lie fully understood li‘v
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
< - h| lmrttea.—Articles tlmt purge or operate on the
bowels, sueli as castor oil. sails, senna, any of the roots
or linrks, and many pills, antihilions. Ac.: anything
■ known to In- good forstu-h purposos.
Hi-put lea.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of Ihe articles depended on by llio different schools
for Ibis pni'iHiHo. will answer when used in connection
Willi llio “ Fluid” Ol- while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—allot her. blue
mass—llio third, pislophylliii—tho fourth, iiiamlruko
I’oot, and so on; each may lake his choice ami Iv suc
cessful.
Tonics. Vrlii les that give lone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, mils and hitler herbs. Bone
sot or dioimigliwort is one oftln- best used in fevers.
Astringents. Huidi as check tin- action of tile ■
bowels. Laudanum uml other preparations ot'cpium are I
I used; also, many mixtures, not properly aslriu-ents
. which have tlie effect.
Stimulants,— Articles that raise or excite the I
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best- ‘
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are ull more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many others are m nerallv
used, imt the Negative Kleelric Fluid i- a better - din
i phon-tic,” •• anodyne,” “diuretic,” ••relaxant -- ami
“sedative -- than known iu llio malt iin intilim.
1 shall uot lux the render w itli u long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, ami will
only refer to one instance of success, that, on tin
Pm-kcfship Diiilickn IVOi-Icaus.
I which cannot In- i-ltlsscd among ordinary cortifleatos:
\Yc, tho iimlorsigncd, certify to the* following, viz— i
, Wo t,s*k passage on the purkot-hlp Duchess d'Orlcaiis.
j Capt Hutton, then lying iu flic port of Havre. France,
i and bound for New York. She sailed on tlie Dtli of Am
; gust. 1861. w ith over a hundred souls on board, mostly
j emigrants A few days after leaving Havre, the small
j pox broke out among the emigrant*, They wore all
treated by the physician in charge. Ir. N. W. Seat, with
; anew remedy ofhia own, which he calls Negative Klee
| trie Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few lioiirs. and curing
iu a very short time.
| During tho voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there uoro about eighty cases of small pox. Homo fever,
| Ac., mid not a single dentil. All Were cured with min-
I sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully-
I convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on tlie is*--
eaaion, iKissessos inestimable virtues. We never before
heart! or rood of febrile affections being controlled with
i so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
i small pox and fever on hoard, ami not a death ■ The
, fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K. I\ Kauri. 84 I’earl street. Now York
K. 0. Fabki, •• ,*
A-MUMaxw. Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DcNokm vxny, K„t Liverpool. Ohio.
Tlie alsive statement Is correct. * U “' ,l l "’
‘V. 8. Hi ttvn, Commander.
~ Wm. M vrston, First Mate
New \ork. Aug., 1862.
—_ ... . N. W. Seat. M. D.
Address orders to
. and. W. WKBTBKOOK, N. Y. City,
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure ;
Oji Antidote to Mai.aria ;
for the prevention and clri;
Ilf Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, Hud
itln r Intermittent and lU-mitteut Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons : Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, Ueneral Debility, Night
Sweats, ami all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON OXU (JIN IN
malaria or miasma.
CIUIBSK diseases are common to many localities of the
X United Status; but wherever they prevail, North,
.south, Kiist nr West, they all equally spring from tlie
1 same niiasiiiiilemi.se. The great variety of symptoms ami
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution mid habits of the sufferers; but as tlie
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
diet is cuMipcteiit to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws ol Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a s[ieeillc remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, .Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is die same in ebaruetef and effect; is a poi
son limiting in tin* atmosphere, causing disease toall who
breathe il In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
|sisites, |Here is in the preparation before us, offered to
i (lie public,
’Tlie Nat ill-ill Antidote lo Mala via,
which neulralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact wilii it, even ill die open air, and when lakrn inter
nally completely pnrilics the system affected Ivy it of iis
baneful influence, .and thus restores and preserves
heal tit.
Thu remedy in believed to he entirely new, aud un
known lo any lull die proprietor, vvltu distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results front its use :
It will instantly check tlm ague iu persons wiio have
stilli-red tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and Ivy i-uiitinuiug its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected; die patient contin
uing free from Ihe complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
I u its operation upon the poison iu the system, it will
j no mediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bib
J tons or ague diseases, and w hen tlie disease is cured, it
! will entirely prevent die accession ol
Cxt-.iicrnl Oc-liility mill Night Sweats,
1 which so often follow the administration of other mode
j cines. The patient at once begins to reevor appetite
and strength, and continues lo improve until restored to
( perfect la-all It.
By its use Fever and Ague, may he banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, uml all laboring people may he using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most Valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction ol the CUBE in every part of
die United States, its success has been SO complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved litese assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
Wild! these declarations wore made, at the date of its
introduction, lliey Seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because till the resources of
scleiice had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all tlicir remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
Tho effects of those are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superadded
to the poor sufferer's tirst complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he 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 Kentedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Wortliy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Kntirc Hai'inlcstmcss,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists ut the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy otitis attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
••J have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fevei
anil Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either iu it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tho constitution.
“JAMES li. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve die human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines w hich do harm.
Tlie entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed us die one
under consideration, if die medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one an!
tlm same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, nud uot wait for die poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, ami so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often lie found necessary to precede this medi
cine liy a mild cathartic or antihilions purgative. Tlie
very best, tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, die object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
tills is necessary, or there is costive ness, it mist re taken
or tho operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution,— ln certain specified cases, pour
tin* conteuts of one or more bottles of die 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 tlie
dregs of it, alter the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in die apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
‘l’he bottles in w hich this medicine is put up have die
words, -liuoiiEs - Fever and Auie Cure” blown in die
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions nro
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance eor its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will tie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tho proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, li. I.
For sale in Columbus by
KTVEIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, IBst>. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHEBN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for die sole agency of
Woodman's Clu-rry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such tin excitement at the
North among tin- Fliysieians, and lias been pronounced
!•>- all who lin \ o used it a* being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jcsamiuc.
the pure decoction of Wild Clu-rry Bark, and many othcr
valuahle ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATION S.
New Orleans. April , 1855.
Dear Fir—The public generally are fully aware of tlie
I housunds of remedies lor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sai-apurillas, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that arc
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of lulvertisemeuls. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induct* the public, or at leust those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
li'eat I’sr in /’ulnmnarg Diseases. lam conscious that in
m> doing, I am acting most unprofcHsinuully.iind derogu
torily to tin* interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scieutitic remedy that 1 have
used witli more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
li.VLLATtN, Miss., May 1, 1855.
(L it. Woodman—Dear (Mr; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a lair trial and am well pleased witli its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
w ould he pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the hearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason, M. I>.
this preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tliis medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
w ill probably Ik- preferred to any other offered to the
puldie. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stcssl the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, aud recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money ref unded. We guarau
tee it to be lietter than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
4ES-Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A 00., Columbus, Gu..
Onlv agents for this county.
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
CXPARALLELED SCCUKSB OF
lIHOUES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
Oil
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or ('lire.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See wlmt tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
■ if Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
Bt. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, I s -'''.
I lAVING noticed die certificate of chemical analysis
.If given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in fnver of Rhodes - Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine. Arsenic. Mer
rurp nor Strychnine, mid having received numerous ap
plications for it, X was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
tor die medicine. Since then I have disposed of a largo
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it. and to whom I can refer. 1 am,
therefore, sutisiiid in recommending it to he all that
the proprietor repre*onts.
EDWARD S. WIiKATON.
l'resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had I lie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providexce, June 2U, 1865.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who lias not been fro e from Fever.and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup*
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes - Fever and Ague
Cure. She tisik in all lour bottles which completely rc
t stored iter to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the permu-
I Honey of the euro.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
■JO Hottlcs Perform 2 0 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tli. 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. — Dear Sir: — l have just sent
an order to Ames <X Ualliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. It has sold like-- HotCakcs,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. Om- reason it
lias sold, is because when i have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teid them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were nut obliged to
pay for it. and they were all satisfied. 1 had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run lour days, but the man came
! to see mo oil the si.xtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
44 ltotfles Perform 41 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Tlie box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Y’errington.
Its sale will only he equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
; haven bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
l‘J Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
M axwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 10,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
•if uo cure uo pay, - although 1 was not authorized by
yon to do sn; but i took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle lias come back, and as 1 am almost out
of tlie article I wish you Would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and X will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tho cure to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since. 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac..
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
41 Bottles Perform 41 Cures.
Pine Run, Midi., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send ns immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly jours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1856.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
tbe benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
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 y.mr mvdicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s naper will he found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in tbo habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen hottlcs, and in
every ease it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to he good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
la-fore the notice of tin- public. —OeUt Fellow. Hmnsborn.
Md. Sejd. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in tlie family of a clergyman here lias been taking an
•• AGUE BALSAM -- for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Curo and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours trulv,
Rev, A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence front a Pliysician.
Monttcei.lo, Ind., 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,
’ AV. (i. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. It. It., Gu., Jan. 1, IKSU.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, ami given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. ‘w. A.IIAYLES.
If any laxly desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United states, Canadas, Ac. 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 bo realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will lie noticed that tho letters
ol which 1 publish su ii immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
tillany newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than overuttendeduny other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
Oi Ihe Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tlie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever liavo a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tin- atmospheric poison ‘Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidvb.
It is also unequalled for quick anil permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life mid strength to all
whose constitutions have been shuttered or weakened liy
Ague or Bilious diseases, niglit sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, !i. I.
And for sale liy KIVLIX, THOMAS & Cos. Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A|oo, ure Distributing Agents for tlie
I proprietor*. Dealers buying of K. T. k Cos. will save
I all expenses on the Cure, a* Kivlin, Thomas k Cl*.’sell at
I the very iourst prices,
JAMES M. CLOUGH.
Agent at Uphuupee. Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
AVill supply Physieians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. U . SEAT, M. !>., New York,
Being uu Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCII'LE
By which the too positive condition of the system - ailed
Fever, is changed to tho normal or healthy state direetlv
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRAND IKS, WINKS. Ac.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS.
Have removed to No. 40 Yesev Street, rear of the A*t<>r
House. NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, ISSL.
KIVLIN, THOMAS At < O.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tin
niest extraordinary medicine of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill he in receipt of five gio*s on the 10th instant.
Physicians ore requested to call early.
February 5.
KHAIR^
Professor Wood’s Hair R t . S | (|) ,
JS. no doubt, the most wonderful di5c,,,....
of progress, for it will restore pcrmuiu.,,,) v ' ,f ll '“
to its original color, cover tlie head ol - tin- ‘* 1
most luxuriant growth, remove at ouee all k
itching, cure all scrofula and other eutui'iw
such as scald head, etc. i t will cure, as if i,..* ,tu M
vous or periodical headache; moke the ka;( ‘“.V 1 -
and wavy,and preserve the color perfia-tiv .* f - -*
from falling, to extreme old age.
We could give the testimony of more tp.
dred thousand to tho truth of every wui,;
ten. See circular and the follow ing :
The following is from a - distinguishn| ,| lt „.
medical profession:
PROFESSOR O. J. WOOD—
Dear Silt: Unsolicited, I send you this csrtiii
I ter lining nearly bald for a long time, and L.
i all the hair restoratives extant, and having
I any. I was induced, on hearing of yours, ta"/
trial. I placed myselfin tlie lmnds of a barber’
my head rubbed with a good stiff’ brush, and tj.. o‘ !
live then applied, aud well rubbed in. till tlie s,”
I glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and’i 1 ’
I weeks tlie young hair appeared, and grew i-,,,;”, 1 , 1
: August last till the present timej and is now iff.' :
; and strong—soft and pleasant to tlie twidi-'q
! before, it was harsh and wiry, what little the r . 1
; and that little was disappearing v, ry rapidly i
your restorative about twice a week, ami ,h a '|| ;
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now. if q
these things—and who has not ? but have .mi .
erto any case where any person's hair was n- ! 1
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of the day: an!
ly gives me pleasure to record tin- result of i„.
once. Itave recommended your preparation p ‘’
and it already lias a large and general sal,, p ,***
the Territory. The people here know its 0ff,.,,.,
have confidence in it. The supply you sent u,.,.
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly i-xh;iii>t..,i
daily inquiries are made fur it. You deserve iii
your discovery; and I, for one, return you i;, v Jp
fur the benefit it lias done me, for I . ertainh
paired longftgoof ever effecting any sail, n,’.,:-
Yours, hastily.
, „ * J. W. BOM
Firm ot Bond k Kellog, Uruggibk .• ‘
The undersigned, Kev.J.K. Bragg,is a
regular standing, and pastor of the Ortlioriluv
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of
’ influence, and universally beloved.
WM. liVt]
IlitooKKir.Lli. ,lau 11,-
PROFESSOR MOOD—
Dear Shi ; Having made trial of your Hair R, .|
l-ative, it gives me pleasure to say, that its ;
been excellent in removing inflammation, il.-iii.lrnli.ai
constant tendency to Itching, with which 1 | l:u ,'q
troubled from my childhood; and has also o.;
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original • *.’
have used no other article, witli anything like tin.,
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. )!){..
114 Market st,, St. I.ouis, March a. ]•:,
Lu.ui Sill; lam doing an extensive travel in n„
and South-western States, as general agent for A.,
American Linement, and would be glad if you wtiiiU
vor me with a consignment of Professor AVuo
Hair Restorative, as X feel assured that I ®
troduce it in many places were it is not known. *
head is a living testimony of its valuable property.
storing the hair to its natural color. lamforiv j
old, aud my hair was almost white; but after using L
half pint bottles, my hair Is as beautiful aulmraafin
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, a
would not be without a bottle on hand for the pan
ten. I should Lie very glad to attend to any muffin
nccted with the Hair Restorative. I have been for 6fti
years engaged in the same business, and will Is- dsi
hear from you soon. Very respectfully.
WM. B. liKUOME
JflS* Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Mfeonn.:
Broadway, New York, aud by all Druggists everywht
All kinds of family [intent inedecines for sale,* m,-
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's estublishnw
114 Market street, tit, Lcuis.
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
KIVLIN. THOMAB lin
Feb 29—ffm
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT!
FOR X 85(5.
riMLE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton i'to
X will commence with the. January number.
in thus formally announcing the Prospectus fur:
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragni|!i
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent
dnstrious patrons of progressive improvement u;
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tlie li
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past lii-t;
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends ami m
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, Ims again become the pulili
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure onr m;
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter sin
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth.
Flushed witli victory in tlie magnificent ExtiiWii
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in tlie tviiini|i
success of tlie first Annual Fair of the Alabama -
Agricultural Society, tlie Cotton Planter “ will late
step backward” its progress is onward and upward a
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor.■■
liy the members of tlie Society, that the Pliint r-
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of Aia 1 --
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama - ’ so; ■
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the li
bamu State Agricultural Society, that its efficient-}' i
be unfettered in tho great work of developing ‘•'■■■ ■
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of tie- m:
Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Mai.
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of Ilie .fi ‘
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve (Uu- Soil and tlie Mind, - ’
AViili a corps of correspondents, numberingiikuc
the most practical as well as scientific minds >f tin •”
we feel assured we sliali lie aide to visit our pain:-
the first of each month, to their entire sntisftfti-!*
profit.
Every family in the country, whatever inny I
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural pap-t.
cause there is uo reading matter published to tin'"’
so innocent, and at tlie same time so practically iG’
hie in all the walks of life as that obtained inag” ■!
cultural Periodical. ‘J'lie American Cotton Planar ”
issue promptly by the first day of tlie month, it l
uniformly printed iu magazine style, on good “hit-. ;■
per. with new and fair type, securely stitched an' l ' -1
nied.
Our Horticultural Department will be snrtaii
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experi'-n
E, A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance ‘
Six copies “
Twelve copies “
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-ill commuuicaiious, either for the columns el th ,j 1
ter, or containing remittances, ordering tlie |I"T- :
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland l'" st
Alabama.
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Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland. A
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CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of J. S. Smith k Cos.,
145 West Sile Broatl Street*
COLUMBUS, GA.
M ENS’ and Boy* Clothing—a large stock
. from, suitedHo every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods iu ever.varH’
October 22. Iv
MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND
RIVER.
MERCHANTS ami others bringing o ool^
Savanna!), for Montgomery, Selina and^' 1 ’’ ,
welt of Columbus, Georgia, an* informed that
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agept,
Union Dray Company, Col mu bus, Georgia, tb
will bo forwarded from the Depot of the M'l*
Koa4 to tho Depot of the Opelika and Montg‘ ,!l^' ’ ~ -
at an expense, for transportation by Dray b’t"’
potato, of
73 cento per Ton (4000.
which will Fttvo them *JS cento per ton ft* l* 1 ’ ‘
Rail Road Co.'k contractors charge one dollai* i • 1
The Union Dray Company ia amply
loss or damage, uo may be ascertained by j' '’
Dell <fc Cos.. JoHUih Morris, and It. T. Tlioni. !
Ala, Refer, iu Columbus, Ga., to R. l’ntt’ ii aw
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to ‘J'. 11. Smith.
July 3!
JAMES J. TODD*
COM MIKSTON M KK< U IA .
No. 26 East Side Broad Street.
COLUMBUS, <i KOR<HA.
DEALLR IN ..**
CHOICE FAMILY <;KO< M* h
Staple Dry Good*. Drug*, Patent Medicine*.
ery, Tobacco, 4c. Ac. .j,
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND ‘
“Order* for ull articles promptly uttemM
article ordered in not in the Store it will
and shipped with dispateh.
October ly
DifiDS.
Land Deed* of a good form, correctly print*”
tale at this office.