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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared !>)• N. W. Sent, M. U.
Reason* why it should l>i’ used Instead of liny other tr"at
nn lit in nil Febrile affection*:
It .--Economy of Time.— As only one-seeenth
>■l’ tlie ordinary time is re<| wired to effect i cure.
4d.—Economy of Money*— As It c ists but one
dollar.
ill'll. Economy of Keeling.—As it saves the
suffering ol’ it lung sickness ami the consei|iieut treat
ineiit; the annoyance ol taking nauseating doses ol
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain ol
long l onlinellleiil: hut little of the fluid being neeessnry,
and that pleasant in its effects.
■lilt. Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
listing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear IHend is sick.
r,lh. —Economy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consiniuently nicked; nor is the level
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Oth.—Kconomy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, nil danger of a fatal
termination.
Ollier reasons might lie lidded, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
’file above reasons are wore particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the tlrst attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature oftlie case iittliotiine it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when used soon after
tlie attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hod
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with fever, and if ho, “it was trifling
i little cold, which gave alarm —it could have been
nothing of (••insequeiico —it would have |isscd off with
out anything—that medicine bad no effect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever Is such, that thoughts
nut unlike tlie above follow the cure of n conn case
is naturally as tliink at all; and it is not until
the individual Inis witnessed many eases that he call hilly
1 ilinn thu truth; and even Mien ho may conclude them
ill very trilling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
iexpect tlmt there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though succosslul in reducing the liver,
it will again rise as tint Influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as tlie exciting cause may still exist. It is 10 guard
against disappointment In such cases that l have given
ind frequently refer to what 1 have called u “synopsis.”
Remark* on Fevers In General*
On this subject I wish to be fully understood. Ily the
term “fevers,” I comprehend nil febrile affections to
which the lmman frame Is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut ns they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
anil habits, they of course differ considerably In their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
i-ties—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tlie pulse, sense of limit, dryness of tlie skin,
debility, &c.
To show Unit I am not wholly iilono in the opinion 1
advance, I quote from the celebrafcd l’rof. T. Watson,
and King s College, London, whose work on tlie “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is u text book in many of
,nir medical colleges, and consequently sUindardantliority.
On page 834, lie says:—“We hear continually, both in
uni out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fevor, Nervous Fever,
,lc. Ami systematic writers are to tlie full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Oastro-Knteric, and
ho forth. Now. admitting that fever allows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect iijmhi the
iiiiiid of all this sub-division, is had and hurtful. It
, ncouriiges a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
, ribe for a disease according to its name.. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
flint enn be relied on. They run insensibly Into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and arc often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
mid 1 would imprest on your minds tlie folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and yon
will he well instead of any distinctcharncter being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at tlie bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, tluiiisunds of cases
iby myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear tills 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. But ns cases nmy have l>c
conie developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I- will describe
as brh'tly as possible tlie proper course to be pursued in
all us the most prominent fevers, though the “ Buies”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
tilth s important to be observed in all eases in mint/ the
Aegative Electric. Fluid.
Ist. It should lie given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and nmy he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
3d. Pat ients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always Ihi free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
ti lienee.
3iU It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently (Missing off'; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such lie the cuse under any
circumstances.
■lili. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
he left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
uUflnpt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
lilt their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak ; nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to nil intents and purposes.
atli. Fluids should be allowed, wltilo giving it ns
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, us parties may prefer or patients desire.
oili. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness utter the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speuk of It, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
In east may bo bathed 111 cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under ‘1 years, “ oto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5
“ “ 6 lO “ “ 20 to 50
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a toaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoon ful is a common dose. Uhl persons do not
require as niueli us young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, us much as males.
There is no particular earn necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of ago frequently having
i d,,'ii full doses; hut for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, us u general rule,
children require more Ilian adults iii proportion.
liy observing the above directions, tlie medicine will
Imi found agreeable in all of its effects, tlie expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
l lie full benefit of the medicine limy be obtained, and
not on account of any ad tint necessity of such strict ol*
■crvtiQCus.
unions or Krmittent Fever.
(live u teasponfiil of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlio fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, vvitli such observances as are set forth iu the
•• Rules.'’ But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and wltilo giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis,
If in uiy ease tlie bowel” are particularly constipated
or con fined, give a cation tie (see auxiliaries) with the
tlrst portiou; they must he opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running HO or
upwards, and the patient is uot particularly susceptible
to tlie influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may bo given at first with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been softened ,
time showing tlie medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, iu those difficult cases, will afford relief aud aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse hoeomee more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsides. As
the bowels we generally routined, and it is frequently
very difficult to got medicine to operate in tills disease,
no l into should ho lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with tlie •• Fluid” uiid repeat us may he neces
sary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also lo
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with tlie hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
•• Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment Is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will bo required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which nmy
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
heroines fuller or larger in volume, then to be coutiuued
once in six or eight hours till the lever entirely subsides,
In boil cases, from three to live grains each of <fuinine
mid capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or sonic tonic and stijnii- |
knit (see auxiliaries) should Ik- udd'xi to ouch dose. Jhe
bowels should be kept gently open, and small pirtioiu*
of some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though tlie liotouls should be very loose. Ihe pntieu t
should be sustained by nourishing and imicilagenw is
drinks—such us are in common use in such case*.—
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging the nurture as ,li
reeled in bilious fever, will lie luund advantage. ms.
Tonics should lie used during convalescence, in all vases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teas|N>oiiful of the “ Fluid” eycry two .hours,
with a wine-glassful ol a strong decoction of bond et; or
half the quantity may bo given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer Intervals, suy once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something oi
the kind, to !■ applied over the seat ol pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Mcaalea,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is tlie most prom incut symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Kcmeniber
never wait to learn the “ name,” whether it is unu or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fern-, but
treat it ut once; govern the lover and there will he no
trouble; there will be but tittle eruption oven in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, ami doubtless
will Imj regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
] direct, wilt Ik cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, aud that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On Ibis 1 will stake
not only niv reputation, hut all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on'this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
” You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is hulleved, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Hero is the admission that it may
he done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, but lias
been done in numerous cases that occurred ou board
ship. See tlie. account appended.
(live a teas;sx)uful or more, according to the urgency
of tlie case, with 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;
liut it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tlie fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may bo used, mid the
surface bathed, us thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleuns, the tongue
and faucits wore so much swollen that Hm patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid oil iiis tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given iu toaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone. —
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, iih to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
toaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in n short time. It should he re
peated ns long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to be appreciated.—
l’ainful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring- Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the must convenient and
effectuai remedies for many oftlie ills of females, if not
tlie most so ofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name, it may he or ought to be called, it should bo given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “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 tlieFluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) vvitli tlie lirst dose, or noon after, and should it
fall to Operate in duo time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhu'ii, give something known to ho 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 cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, iee water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bailie
tho feet in hot water; if tho fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water ut an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar aud water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief mid aid the medi
cine in taking effect, alter which there will he no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on tlie stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose: when the
stomach has settled, give tlie “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“Fluid” ut the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you canuot realize it till you
have soon, and then you will he astonished at tlie ease
vvitli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz.:—
Cat lini'ttcs.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tlie roots
or barks, and many pills, iintibilious, Ac.; anything
known to he good for such purposes.
Deputies.—Anything known to act on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on by tho different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its iu
tluonce. And oue may choose calomel—another, bine
mass—tho third, podophylliu—tlie fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.--Articles Hint give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots aud bitter herbs. Bone
set or thorough wort is one oftlie best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such as cheek the action of the
bowels. Isnulanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astrii eenl
which have the effect. W ’
Stimulants. —Articles that raise or excite tlie
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tho only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though ninny others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a bettor “dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in tho materia mnlica.
1 shall not tux tlie render with a long list of proofs,
dapeiuling mainly on the results of n trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pnckctship Pitches* D’Orlcnns.
which cannot he classed among ordinary certificates:
We. tho undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
We took passage on the pneketship Duchess d'Ui leans,
Cant Hutton, then lying In the port of Havre, France!
and hound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust. 1831, w ith over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Seat, vvitli
a now remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there wore about eighty cases of suiull pox. some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu'.
stint promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Sent on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and nut a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. Fabki, 84 l’earl street. New York.
K. G. Kauri, ** “ >,
J. A. DkNormandy, Heaver county, Penn.
T. A. DkNormandy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marston. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1862.
N. W. Skat. M. D.
Ikdr Address orders to
U. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ .Fever and Ague Cure;
Oft Antidote to Mauauia;
FOK THE PREVENTION AND CLTiIE
01 Fever and Ague, or Chili Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ot
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, Ueneral Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN JN
MAIiAHIA OK. MIASMA,
rl’ll 1.8 E diseases are common to many localities of the
J. United States: but wherever they prevail, North,
.South, East or West, they ail equally spring from the
same uiiiisniiil cause. The great variety ot symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference Iu age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; hut as the
cause is tlie same, they Will ull equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tho laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words u specific remedy. Ail Malaria,
whether arising from .Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is (lie sume in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tho atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance witli those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
|Mites, there is iu tliu preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, ■.■von in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus’ restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, .and un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the follow ing extraordinary results from its use :
it will instantly check tlie ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, n radical cure will he effected ; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint lor ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
w ill entirely prevent tlie accession of
General DeLility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other rnedO’
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, ;*id continues to improve until restored to
perfect lieulth.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and 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 of the CUKE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are suporadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, ns a proof that the Kemedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Kill ire It uiinUssne**,
The following certificate from ono of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1555.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES It. CIIILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
it is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Kemedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
■under consideration, if the medicine lie taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished l’liysician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or iintibilious purgative. Tlie
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil. the object of w hich is to cleans.- tlie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —In certain specified eases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to u degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is tho name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
w ill be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, l’rovidcncc, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 185fi. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH ERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Wooilmnn.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
UAVE received the appointment from the 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 used it us being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant eon
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesauiine.
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Back, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better thananv
other Cough Medicine in this country,
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855,
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of (lie
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers la
wny of advertisements. My object in w riting this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Ileal Vse in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, i ain acting most unprofessioually, and deroga
torily to the interests ol .Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than imv of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Uai.latin. Miss., May 1, 1855.
U. 0. Moodman —Dear Bir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am w ell pleased with its cf
teets; better than any other article 1 ever met with, i
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen hot
ties by the Is-arer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success wliieb has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tins medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably preferred to any other offered to the
public. As ail appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
lilso he found excellent, its natural and genial w armth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test oftlie medical fraternity. It is sane
tioned by. approved of. and recommended by tlie leading
liysh'iuns ot New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to behotter than any Cherry pectoral, Coil J.iver
Oil. or anything else now extant
*#'Frice—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. I’KMBKKTON A CO , Columbus, (ia..
... . Only agents for this roiintv.
February 5, ‘
GrItEAT TJ MUM I’l IS
AND
CNJ’AIIAULEDED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVEII AND AGUE FIRE,
ou
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
SO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes” Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. it. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to lie ull that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD 8. WHEATON,
Bread't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri,
Hud tlie Ague for Twelve Years I
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been Ire e from Fever and
Ague ii montliat a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt, tho perma-
Kency oftlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Dottles Perform 7 0 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. — Dear Sir: — I have just sent
an order to Ames t llalliday for another half gross of
your Feverand Ague Core. It has sold like “ HotCakcs,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
inis sold, is because \i hen 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and told them to try
it, and ii'it did not help them, they were net obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. X had one case
of Chill F’ever where it run four days, hut the man came
to see me on the sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
31 Dottles Perform <4 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tlie number of Fever
ud Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be lew, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Dottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the must favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; hut 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle lias come back, and as I am almost out
of tlie article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cure tonie as soon as you. can—there
never bus been as much Chills and Fever since I lived iu
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Dottles Perform 141 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with tlie distress
ing disease lmve been entirely cured by using only one
bottle oftlie Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATH HOP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fe ver.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure iu assuring you of
the benefit it has hem 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 yjur medicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We arc not in the habit of putting medicines, but. desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the liiedi
eine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
.!/</. Sept. 4.
Evidence, from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. .1. 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 has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chili 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 truly,
Rev. A. C. DUROIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Montickllo, lull., Aug. 27, 1855.
.1. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —l have been.in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and cun con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it iu a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
’ W. (!. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. K., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who lias been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
cau in its sale. W. A. IIAYLKB.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, ic. The eminent chem
ist* Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also suy that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised! Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tlie letters
of which 1 publish su ffi immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory “ “
oftlie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons. not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague.
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison -Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
Whose constitutions have been shattered nr weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind ot intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos. Columbus.
Git., only agents.
Kivlin. Thomas ,v{Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of lx., T. & Cos. will save
nil ex;ienscs on tlie Cure.ns Kivlin, Thomas & Co.’sell at
till’ very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupce, Ala.
DANFORTH & NA( i EI,
W ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. IL, New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PlilNC I PLE
liy which tlie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers ami Jobbers oi’
BRANDIES, WINKS,
Also, agents anil denims in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CI&A.RS,
Have removed to No. 40 Yescy Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New Ygrk. January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS &, CO.
HA\ F! ordered from New York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary medicine oftlie age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill he in receipt of five gross on the llllli instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
Professor Wood’s Hair Rest,,,-,,,
{S, no doubt, the most wonderful discoverv r ‘
.of progress, for it will restore poruiunentiv ‘ iii ’ 1
to its original color, cover the head of ii,,. f’ r l ”.’ L
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all .1., ! “iff
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutniieim.. ~ in
such as scald head, etc. 11 w ill cure, ns tf|,. 1 “'.I 11 ’ ,
vous or periodical headache; make the biiir 1,1
and wavy,and preserve the color perfectg ‘’ ‘•!• ■
from falling, to extreme old age.
Wo could give the testimony of more thim
dred thousand to the truth of every Will’,] , Vl , ]
ten. See circular and tjio following: llllVl! 'iii
The following is from a distinguished iinmt
medical profession :
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ’’ * AU ’ ,I " 11 ’ ! > b™.
DeabSib: Up solicited, .1 send you this cortiii,. •
ter being nearly bald for a long time, iim; j,.,'!"” ‘
all tlie hair restoratives extant, and havin., L ‘J 1 ” lh
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours, p, “I
trial. I placed myself in the hands of „ La'i-1,,.,.^ 1 '”, il
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and the p” ‘ l,s
five then applied, and well rubbed in, til] ||„. *l, !
glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and',!”
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew nili ,! 1 •<
August last till the present time, and is )IMV tj, l ;,*.. 11
and strong—soft and pleasant to the tourlr
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there
aud that little was disappearing’ v> ry rapidly j 1
your restorative about twice a week, and din'll * ‘i’ ®
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if 1 ], a d rt
these tilings—and who lias not * hut have not sw .. , 1 !
erto any case where any person’s hair was rediv i
cd by any of the hair tonics, etc., of the day; lu ;,| a ll ' 1 ’
ly gives me pleasure to record the result ofm,-,.
cute. I have recommended your preparation t?, ‘
and it already has a large and general Sale t| ; ,;
the Territory. The people here know it*, ellivhi ,
have confidence in it. The supply you sent a,
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausted hi
daily inquiries are made for it. Yon iloscrvc (•nsilt'f
your discovery; and I, for one, return you m v (]!.„ I
for tlie benefit it lias done me, for I cmainlv'had'!
paired longago.of over effecting any such result.’
Yours, hastily,
J. IV. Him,
Firm of Bond A Kollog, Druggist... ,-t iv
Tho undersigned, Kev.J.K. Bragg, is a niiuLstcrl
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox ci rar j
at Brookfield, Mass. lie is a gentleman of consi...
influence, and universally beloved.
„ WM. l)y;:n
Brookfield, Jan p> p -.
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir: Having made trial of your Hair Rem
uative, it gives mo pleasure to say. that it* Hfi-cth
been excellent in removing iiillamnintion, dandriifl ai|
constant tendency toYtching, with which I liave'u,
troubled from my childhood; and has also vestured j
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original mim-,
have used no other article, with anything like tlie sin
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BRAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March j. U;,;
Lear Sir : I am doing an extensive travel in the v.,
and South-western States, as general agent fur Aihu
American Linement, and would be glad if you would I
vor me with a consignment of Professor Worn!
Hair Restorative, as 1 feel assured that leani
troduce it in many places were it is not known, ;n
head is a living testimony of its valuable property, im
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty™
old,and my hair was almost white; but after ni wg ttai
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it z
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, ani
would not be without a bottle on hand for the price
ten. 1 should he very glad to attend to any matte r a
uected with the Hair Restorative. I have hern for ffiw
years engaged in the same business, and will he glml
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. B. BROOME.
4s-” Sold at HI Market street, St. Louis, Missouri;
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everyivl.il
AU kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on tl
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s estabiislma
114 Market street, St. L: uis.
For sale in Columbus at tho Drug Store of
KIVLIN, THOMAS i CO.
F'eh 29—Hm
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COLU.MBUB, GA.
MENS’ and Roys Clothing—a large stork
from, fruited to every class and rmilid < i | ;
Geutlemen’g Furnishing Goods in every ViU '”
October 22. ly -H
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AM> 15!,li ’
RIVER. , , -,vi
MERCHANTS and others
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma *tnd 4,111
went of Columbus, Georgia, are informed tl lll * ■’
to care of .
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia. ‘
will be forwarded from the Depot of lb' 1
Road to the Depot of tile Opelika ami Moidr" 1 ”
at an expense, for transportation by Dray t' l '”
points, of
75 tents per Ton (3000) *"*•,.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. *['’ , ,
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one <hdlnr py,‘ ,
The Union Dray Company is amply red ,
loss or damage, as maybe ascertained I.V]’ ‘
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Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga.. to R. l’uttrn “
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
.inly ::i
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A *f-Orilors for nil article* promptly attend'’ • _ ,
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and shipped witli dispatch.
October 20. iy
BACON .IDLES.
\f!NE lot of Bacon Joles just rereiv' H | j' 1 ! i ( ,, ‘
by JAM* 9