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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared liy N. VV. rival, J|. !>•
Reasons why it should bo mod instead of wry other treat
ment in all Febrile affections:
l>l.—Kcnoniy of Time.—As only ane-seuenth
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
4i1.--Ktt>iit>iii> of Money* —As it c sits hut one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Keeling.— As it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long con linemen t; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4tit.—Economy of Tliouglit.— As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
.■tilt.—Economy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be lhllowed by chronic disease.
Ot It. — Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
titlier reasons might he added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes aud persons in all condi
tions of life.
The alaive reasons are more particularly applicable to
the Immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the caso at the timo it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have I
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeffoct.” The general
impression on the subject of lover is such, that thoughts
not unlike tho ,’above follow tiie cure of a common ease
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
i lie individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize tlie truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would luivc readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require purtieular
attention, or though successful in reducing the fever,
it will again rise uh the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
oil, as tin; exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to wliat 1 have called a “ synopsis.”
Rnnai'ks on Fevers In General*
On this subject 1 wish to be fully understood, liy the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which tho human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but ns they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and liabits, they of course differ considerably in their
development aud exhibit a variety us forma or types;
yet all are distinguished by tho saint! general character
istics—that of undue excitement in thu circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, L quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of Klog's College, London, w hose work on the “ I’rinci
pies and Practice of J'bysic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardaulJiority.
On page 834, lie says : —“We bear continually, both in
and of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Ity the public, Typhus Fever, Drain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low F’ever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Giwtro-Knterlc, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever show's itself under
various forms, I aui persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all Ibis sub-division, is bail and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scrilsi lor a disease according to its mime. There is no
line of genuine distinction between oon(timed fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into each
oilier, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
Theidsiveisagreatfoct, one worthy of remembrance
and I would imprest on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it, at once as hereafter directed, and you
mill lie well instead of any distinctchuractor being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, lint on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumsflsnees, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
and treat at ouco without regard to mime, and rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either liy
neglect, or under some other treatment, l will describe
as briefly as possible the proper courso to be pursued In
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ ltules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Holes important to lie observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or fouff times its own
quantity of water, and may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure.
lid. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
nick room,) nor attempt logo about while under its in
fluence.
dd. it must ho continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
■Dli. When tlie fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free front all excitement; should
not be questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till I boil own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but lie left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
htli. Fluids should lie allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as t lie patient desires and no
longer: they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or w arm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tilh. Should patients experience any oppression or
faint ness while in tlie lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness utter tlie fever lms passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may lie bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLK OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a tcaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a toaspootiful is u common dose. Old persons do not
require ns much ns young, or those in tlie prime of life;
nor females, ns a general rule, ns much as males.
There is no part icular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tile
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
i bildren require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, tlie medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effects, tlie expectations
of the most sanguine realized, aud many perfectly
astonished. My object ill being thus particular is, that
l lie full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
■ ervances.
Hilton* or Kriulttrnt Fuvfr.
Clive it tcasponful of “ Fluid'’ (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlio fever is evidently passing oil'; tiiis
constitutes tlu> whole trout moot in nil simple eases of
fever, with such observances us are set forth in the
‘• Rules.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
S*) Synopsis.
If in any cue the bowel me particularly constipated
or coil lined, give a eutln,. tic (see auxiliaries) with the
lirst portion; they must lie opened or the fever may rise
again.
tV hero the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tln> inttueuee of medicine—not easily operated on liy
medicine generally—a double dost*, or two teaspoousful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
tints showing tlio medicine lias taken effect.
bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the sailtiu wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
tlio medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Hive two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse Isvimies more full mid soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to bo discontinued as tlio fever subside!. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get niedieiue to operate in tills disease,
no time should ho lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
” Fluid” if thought advisable. Bee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship anil 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 ami wiry, with a general great depression, tliero is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
uiy treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
I'uily developed, a little patience will be required; still
eoni|iaratively little, as they frequently run weeks under
tlio common treatment, while with this blit a few days
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which limy
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.
In had cases, from three to live grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some touic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The
Isiwels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and mucilagcnoiis
drinks—such as arc ill common use in such cases. —
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will lie found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have lieconie reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Live a teaspoonful of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boucsot; or
half tho quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should bo given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
tlie kind, to he upplied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and .Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of tiieso diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers, llemeinher
never wait to learn the “ name,” whether It is one or the
other, or neither, as they nil commence with fever, but
treat it ut once; govern the fever and there will lie lio
trouble; there will he but little, eruption even in small
pox. Tliis, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will lie regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
Isildly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, mill be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and Unit there is no necessity ot
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, hut all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on thissuhject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
“ You may abate the force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tlie number of the. pustules liy
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
lie done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, liut has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See tlie account appended.
(live a tcaspoonful or more, according to tlie urgency
of tho case, witli a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
lint it should tie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may he used, ami tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duclicss d’Orleans, tlie tongue
and fuucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tlie throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best, gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.,
Tliis heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to Ini of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need lie entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the lever continues, as in other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection witli this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birtli, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to bo appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. KostlcssncßS, nervous irritability,
ora cold token at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient ami
effectual remedies for many of tlie ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritaliility of tlie nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As tiie Negative Eloctric Fluid
will change tho condition called fever, or subdue aud
control it under nil circumstances, without regard to tho
name it may he or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot bo 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 tlie “ Fluid,” and in connection witli it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As tho Fluid” alone will sub
due tho lever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
if tin 1 bowels are costive, give a cathartic (sec auxili
aries) witli the first dose, or soon alter, and should it
fail to operate in duo time, repeal tho dose; if attended
with diurrluea, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if caused liy irritability, the
“ Fluid” will soou reliovo 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 tlie head, apply cold water, ico water,
if convenient, or somo cooling application, and bathe
tho l'cct in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, witli great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie sail no wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be 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 tiie patient lias 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 tliis purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse thu stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all tho prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at tlie ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to he fully understood by
ail, 1 wilt name a tew of tlie different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat hurt tea.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, sucli as castor oil, salts, senna, uny of the r&uts
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to lie goodforsuch purposes.
IleputtcM.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlie articles depended on by tho different schools
for tliis purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Ami one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tlie third, intdophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; cadi may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.— Articles that give tone or strength, such
os quinine, various harks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of the
bowels. Uudunum and other preparations of opium arc
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Btlinulant*.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences ureal) more
or less stimulating. These arc the only classes necessa
ry ill treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, l-ut tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a better •• dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” -relaxant” and
’’ sedative” than known in the materia medica.
I -h.ill not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, tlmt on the
l’ucki tslii|i Duclicss D'Orlcnus.
which cannot l>e classed among ordinary certificates:
Wo, tho undersigned, certify to the’ following, viz—
We took passage on the packctship Duchess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying in tho port of Havre. France
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, tho small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie culls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a lew hours, and curing
in u very short time.
During tlie voyage, whicli lasted thirty-nine days,
then’ were about eighty cast's of small pox, some fever
Ac., aud not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From wliat we huw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtue's. We never before
heard or read of fohrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness aud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, nml not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. Kauri. 84 Pearl street, New York.
K. G. Farm, “ <• “
J. A. DeNormandy, Beaver countv, Penn.
T. A. DeNormandy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The aliove statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marston. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1862.
N. W. Seat, M. D.
4)*’ Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle)! New .Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
jt’Oß THE PREVENTION AND CURE
(Jf Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent und Remittent Fevers; also ol
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
mid Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms ol disease
WIIIUII UAVK A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MiA.IiALXt.IA. Olt MIASMA.
rriIESK diseases are common to many localities of the
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they ail equally spring from the
some miosmul cause. The great variety ol symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of tlie sufferers; but us tiie
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
liy the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising l'rotn Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal ami vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tlie same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tlie atmosphere, causing disease to till who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
tlie public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tho open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and tints restores and preserves
health.
Tho remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from oue day to twenty
years, and by coutinning its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in tiie system, it will
immediately relieve nil tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility nntl Night Bxveats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mede
cines. Tlie patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, aud continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
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 be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tho sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since tho introduction of tlie CUBE in every part of
tiie United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these decimations wore made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all (lie resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat was stiil 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 superadded
to tlie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the 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, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Worthy off Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessncss,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists m the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
Niw York, June 11, 1855.
••I 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, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which 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 as the one
under consideration, if tlie medicine he taken in advance.
Tliis is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one and
tho same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tiie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it docs hal m.
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 bo found necessary to precede tliis medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlie
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
tliis is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must he taken
or tlie operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one. or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air wafted across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degiec commensurate witli its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in tlie apartment.
Tliis 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 tiie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is tiie name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevept counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient,
l’reparedand sold by tho proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOIJTII ERN REM EDY.
Matle by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON <fc CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Wood inuii's Cherry Expectorant,
tiie medicine that has created such an excitement at tho
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being for superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jcsumiue
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine injliis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Hoar Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilias. Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to tlieir notice through tlie newspapers by
wa vof advertisement s. My object in writing tliis note
for publication, is to induce tho public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Hial Use in J'ulmonary Diseases. I tun conscious that in
so doing, I Bill acting most uiiprol'essionully.nml iloroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is u scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May'l, 1855.
G. 0. W oobman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its cl
leets: better than any other article 1 over met with. 1
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen Lot
ties by the liearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason, M. D.
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,
tins medicine, from its peculiar propertlcsos a dissolvent
and its _ soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably he preferred to any other offered to the
public. 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 tliis is the only Cough Medicine that
lms stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sane
tionod by, approved of, and recommended by the leading
1 liysu ians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satistaetiouor tlie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to he better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ob.,
_ , , Only agents for this county.
February 5. •
ORIS AT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
Oil
ANTIDOTE TO MAIiAKIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See wliat 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 tlie celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mor
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr.
for tlie 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 all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had flic Ague tor Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fevor.and
Ague a month ut a time for the lust twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously witli 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
nency of the cure.
C. A. ]’. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Hoi ties Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, .Midi., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —I have just sent
an order to Amos A llnllidny for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ llotCakcs,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, i have sent a bottle and told them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. Iliad oue case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut the man came
to see me on tho sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform S4 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mu. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The 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. Yerringtou.
Its sale will only he equalled by tlie number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases tuay be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
ft) Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
l if ho cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took tlie responsibility on myself.—
liut not a bottle has come back, and as 1 am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will bo
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure tome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., 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 iu one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured 1-y using only one
bottle of tlie Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it lias been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and iu 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 tlie enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur medicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
TIIGMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague Cure.”
We are not in the 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 bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to lie good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of tlie public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Kept, 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir —I 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 auy per
manent benefit—a few days since she got. a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until lie got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. 0. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Iml., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been iu tiie 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 witli
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and do
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. w. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tho CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New Y ork. certifies to its per- *
feet innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tlie Fever and Ague or not. just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tlie Cure on commission. They thought its great,
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them nil, and it will lie noticed that tlie letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fillany newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess aud sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of tlie 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 tlie atmospheric poison Malariu, to which tho
Cure is a perfect antidole.
It is also itnequullcd for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened Ly
Ague or Bilious.diseases, night sweats, languor anil de
bility or any kind of intemperance or diminution,
JAMKtS. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And lor sale liy KIVLIN, THOMAS ,t Cos, Columbus,
Ciii.j only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A{Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.’sell at
the very louest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
UANFORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New Y’ork,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
Ity which the too positive Condition Os tho system coiled
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state direetly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &o.
Alho, agent# and dealera in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1. 1850.
KIVLIN, THOMAS < O.
HAVE ordered from New York u full supply of the
-most extraordinary niedieinc of tlie age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They “ill be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
Professor Wood's Hair Resioiau
IS, no doubt, the most wonderful discovert fn *
of progress, for it will restore permanently ‘ *
toils original color, cover tlie head of tlie bin’' 1 'I'’ 1 '’
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all q.., “ ill! ’
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaneous ."’.“W
sncli as scald head, etc. it will cure, as if liy j'’M'* l ll
vous or periodical headache; make the hair a ‘c, *"t
and wavy,and preserve tlie color perfectly inmo 1 "”!
from falling, to extreme old age. ’ tail
We could give the testimony of more than „„ ,
elred thousand to tlie truth of every word w,. i IU>
ten. Seo circular and tho following: IK,e *iit
The following is from u distinguished memlM- ,
medical profession :
St. Paul, Jan l a,.
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ’ ‘’’
Dear Sib: Unsolicited, 1 send you tliis certificat
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and Imi,,’ , Al ’
all tlie hair restoratives extant, and having no f!-,! 11 "!
any, I was induced, on hearing of yours, to ■ 1
trial. X placed myselfin tlie hands of a barber ni!' 1
my head rubbed with a good still’ brush, and the’lt.,
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till the 6a . ‘" I
glow. Tills I repeated every morning, and j, ‘.V' 1
weeks tlie young hair appeared, and grew ranidit r
August last till the present time, and is now thick'ti ‘”
and strong—soft and pleasant to tlie touclr w'l
before, it was harsh and wiry, wliat little there w ‘
and that little was disappearing very rapidly. \ ‘..'n* 1 i:
your restorative about twice a week, and shall s„ |
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if l had rsi
these tilings—and who lms not? hut have not s., |
erto any case where any person’s hair was really l,* ,
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of tiie day; ariditm!
]y gives me pleasure to record tlie result of iuymo
t-nee. I have recommended your preparation to oN
and it already lias a large and general sale throw,]
the Territory. The people here know its effects’!"*
have confidence in it. Tlie supply yon sent us, as aR
sale agents fertile Territory, is nearly exhausted
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve cred’itf
your discovery; and I, for one, return you m v thu t
for the benefit it lias (lone me, for 1 certainly ‘hiid L
paired long ngo.of ever effecting any such result.
Yours, hastily,
J. W. BOM
Firm of Bond A Kcllog, Druggists. St | ii
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a ministerii
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordux dinr.i
at Brookfield, Mass, lie is a gentleman of consist,q
influence, and universally beloved.
WM. DYKE.
Brookfield, Jan. pi a
- WOOD
DEAR Sir: Having mode trial of your Ilair Rests
native, it gives me pleasure to say, that its etti,tm
been excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff,and
constant tendency to itching, with which I have L
troubled from my childhood; and has also restored tu
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original ink,
have used no other article, with anything like the sau
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BKAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, IK.
Dear Sir : 1 am doing an extensive travel in the ilk
and South-western States, as general agent for Ad#
American Linement, and would be glad if you would ti
vor me with a consignment of Professor Wood 1
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that I cano
troduce it in many places were it is not known, as it
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 using tin
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as itu
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance,®!
would not be without a bottle on hand for the prim
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter i
nected with the Hair Restorative. I have been for life
years engaged in the same business, and will he gliii
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. B. liKOOJii.
Sold at 114 Market street. St. Louis, Missouri,.!
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everywto
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on#
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s establishma
114 Market street, St. Lcuis.
For sale in Columbus at tlie Drug Store of
KIVLIN, THOMAS tOd
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AMERICAN COTTON PLAKTE
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to care of ,
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Bead to the Depot of the Opelika ami M""*-'’
nt nn expense, for transportation by Dray 1,1
points, of ..
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COMMIHSION MKliCliy
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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
dealer in
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Staple Dry Goods. Drugs. Patent Medicines.
cry, Tobacco. Ac. Ac.
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