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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Hrr|Mrtil ly N. W. Scat, M. U.
• why il should be used instead ol any other Inml
inciil in nil Febrile nMertiollH :
Ini Economy of Time. Akuil.v one-sreemth
! tli” ‘ mlinary I inn l is r-<|illl , <-J to effect a cure.
i.t Economy of MoneyAs it <• -Ms but one
dollar. . ,
:ti (I. Economy of Keeling—Am it saves the
nil.mi’ „r II loll)? sickness mill till! consequent treat
mint: lln annoyance of taking nauseating doses ol
in-.lli iiie. their disagreeable operation, and the pain ot
l.mr . Oiilineuielit: hilt little of the llutil t"‘lng in-ec.-sory.
and that, pleasant In tin effect*.
I tli. Economy of Tliuiiklil. —Am when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
exislitig, respecting febrile affections: partienlarly while
a dear friend is nick.
.1111. Economy of Ileiilth.—Am the system
i not reduced, and ootweqiiently racked; nor is the fever
abject to he followed hy chronic dioeaso,
tlthi—Keonomy of Life.—As the cure in effected
before anil without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, In a corresponding decree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
i ttlier reasons might lie added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The ahove reasons nr- 1 moro partienlarly apple able to
the immediate treatment on the ilrst attack, hut will
apply with c.jiiul force to cases which have lieen subject
ed to or have liecomo reduced, corresponding of course
•o tlie nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
A this ly gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent i chef, in nil ordinary rases, when used seen utter
the attack, persons can seureely realize that they had
hecu reallv much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with lover, and if no, “it was trilling
a little coltl, which gave alarm —it could have been
not him-of cwnseipiencc—it. would have passed off with
.ml anything—that medicine had nooffect.” The general
iin pi ess ion on the suliject of feverissueh, that glita
not unlike the (above follow the cure of a common case
a naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that lie can fully
ichlUm the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling eases, which would have readily yielded
to any ‘simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
i,ecu thus Hticeessful in perhaps hundreds of eases, must
. \peet that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successhil in reducing the fever,
it will again rise at) the influence of the “ fluid” passes
.11. as the exciting cause may still exist, it is to guard
• gainst disappointment in Blicli cases that I have given
■ud frequently refer to what 1 have called a “ Synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers lit General*
tin this subject I wisli to bo fully understood. Ity the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
.tint other eruptive fevers; hut as they arise liy a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
y.-t all arc distinguished hy the same general character
istics —that ol undue excitement in thu circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tlie pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tin- skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from tlie celebrated l’rol. T. Watson,
ol King's College, London, whoso work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
.mi medical colleges, and consequently standardaulhoritg.
Hii page 834, lie says ; —“We hear continually, lioth in
anil out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tlie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. Ami systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fiver, Ataxic, Adynamic, tiastro-KuterJc, and
.i Im Hi. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
■ riiic for a disease according to its imme. Tliero is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tlie most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tliesame cause.”
I lie above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
ami I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
op nr troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
lc ver, treat it ai once as hereafter directed, and you
he wll instead of any distinct,character being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named hy the most scientific.
I bis assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at the bed
ide of tlm sick, in liuiidreds, aye, thousands of cases
(j.y myself and others) under a great variety of cir
iiinstmioos, seasons and climates. Bear tiiis in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
insured Jim will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. Hut as cases limy have be
come developed Ik'fore the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect., or under Rome other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to he pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Hules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Itnit'* imjwrtant to be observed in oil eases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
i|uantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
lid. Patients must be free from all currents at air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
lid. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing otf; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the ease under any
i irenmstanees.
Ith. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not lie questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
it tempt. to converse, read or take any exjjrcise whatever,
nil their men natural feelings, independent of all extru
de.>u iuttnoncos, induce them to rise or speak; nor
hould any conversation he allowed in their hearing, in
.'lie h they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
nth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer: they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
di inks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
. . Id or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
‘•I1 1 Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed oil', 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 maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TAIII.IC OK IXISKS.
Kor children of one year or under, from and to S drops.
•• over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
•• “ - “ 5 “ “ 1” to III)
“ “ 0 “ 10 “ 2O to 50 “
“ “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
AII persons over fifteen considered as adults, for w hum
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life:
nor tbuinlcs. as a general rule, ns much as males.
There is no particular cure necessary In giving it to
children those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full rloses; hut for a little guide, l have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
Ily observing the above directions, the medicine will
lie found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
•if the most sanguine realized, anil many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual niwssdg of such strict ob
servances.
Klllmis or ltcmittent F'rvrr,
Uive a tcos|Kiuful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing otf: this
• .institutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
lever, with such observances as are set forth in the
Hules ‘ lint should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known Incut existing causes, they should Ih>
ittendwl to at once, and while giving the ••Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the Iwwe'.s are particularly constipated
“i confined, give a cathai tie (see auxiliaries) with the
in • t portion : they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the inttuenre of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspiamsfiil
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it the pulse—has not been softened.
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, ii\ these difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
liivo two tcaspoousful and repeat every two hours fill
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
poouful, to be discontinued as the fever subsides. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medic ine to operate in tldv disease,
no time should Ik l lost to get them open, give some active
uthurtic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neccx
-ary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also be
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. See Synopsis.
\ervoua Fever, Typhus. Ship mid Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers nre 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 he required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently ran weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
Ttie treatment should lie commenced —which tuny
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 lie continued
once in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In laid cases, from three to five grains each of
and aijusicuin (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (sec auxiliaries) should ho mhlcd to each dose. The
bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some lie/nii to should iie given occasionally, even
though tin- b.Twels should lie very loose. The patient
should he sustained hy nourishing and liiucilagenous
drinks—such as are iu common use in such cases.—
W here the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he tumid advantageous.
Tonics should he used during convalescence, in all nines
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Piieumouiu, Lung
or Wittier Fever.
• live a tcaspooufiil of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of Ismeset; or
half the quantity may he given every hour till relieved,
then, at lunger intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tlie holiest 1 1 tea should bo given warm till tlie violent
symptoms aro allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
tlio kind, to lie applied ovor tlie scut of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Variolohl, Kiilicola and Scar lo
ti mi; or small Pox, Varioloid) Measles,
ami Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that ot common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “inline,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they ail commence with Jertr, Imt
treat it at mice; govern the lever and there will be no
trouble; there will he hut tittle, erujrlvm even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule hy ninny. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will In; cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there Is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, Imt all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874 :
“You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the jiuetuhs hy
spline purges, Ac..” Here is tlie admission that it may
he done. I nave not only proven it in ay Tie, but Inis
been done iu numerous eases that occurred on hoard
ship. Sec tlie account appended.
(live a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of tlie case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversttb
sides —though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should lie given and repented sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. W hen tlie throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may bo used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on tiis tongue, drop hy drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoouful doses every linin', 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 hy the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Cliildbcd Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to scorn
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
F'luid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated ns long ns the fever continues, us in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
in connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making u few general remarks, which, if regarded hy
the ladies, w ill 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 the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will he relieved at once hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved hy
Its use; in short, it Is one of the most convenient and
elfectuai remedies formally of tlie ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as tlie circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sootli and
quiet tlio system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lionco 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 ail circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to he called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when suclt exist, must bo removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate means, and those 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 tlio *, Fluid” alone w ill sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels aro costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tlie first dose, or soon niter, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
wit li diarrhtru, give something known to ho good for
that complaint, though if caused hy irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inllammntiou, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard {duster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs’
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; it
violent {win in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlio feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“ tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits ami
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble ; if the patient has 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 tlie patient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine w ill remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every {impose; when the
stomach has settled, give tlie “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same time ns directed, and success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, nml then you will lie astonished at the wise
w ith which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant bv
cathartics. Ac., us 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. 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to. viz:—
Cathartics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil. salts, senna, any of the roots
or harks, and many pills, antlbilious, Ac.; anything
kuown to he good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions general 1 v
Any of tlie articles depended on by tlie different schools
tor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the •• Fluid” or while the system is under its in
tliiciice. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, anil so on; each may take his choice and lie -ne-
CO SM fill.
Tonic*.— Articles that give tone or strength such
as quinine, various barks, roots and Litter herbs. ’ Bone
set or tlmrougliworl is one of the best used in levels
A *t ring cut*.— Such as check the action of the
bowels, l-uiulimumaiid other preparations of opium are
usMil; also, many mixtures, not properly astriuaoiit*
which have tlie effect. ‘ *
Stimulant*.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many other* are gom-ridlv
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a Is-ttor -dia
phoretic,’’ -anodyne,” ••diuretic.” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the rnutaiu medial.
I shall not tax tlie render witli along list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pnckctslilii Uiicllt-** D'Orlenn*,
w hich cannot be classed among ordinary certificates-
We. the undersigned, certify to tlie'following viz—
M e took passage on tlio packotsliip Duolioss d’Orloau*
Cupt Button, then lying in tlio port of Havre. Franco
and hound for New York. sMio sailed on the Oth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hnt-.dri and souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They wore all
treated by the physician in charge,Dr. N. W. Seat, w itli
anew remedy of hi* own, w liieti lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, ami curing
in a very short time.
During tlie voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there wore about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,’
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured witli uiui
•tml promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced flint the medicine used by Dr. Seat on tin- oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. Wo never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled witli
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to tlio nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox and fever on Laird, and not a druth! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Faiiri, 84 Pearl street. New York.
E. G. Faiiri, • , ,< „
J. A. PkXormandy, Beaver county, Penn
T. A. DeNormandv. East I.iverprad, Ohio.’
m, , , , . , CaWn Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander
Wm. Marston, First Mate
New York. Aug., 1852. ‘
N. Vi. Skat, M and
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Anti doth to Malaria;
FOli THK PIiKVFNTIO.N AND CUKE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever: Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent und Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, Clelicral Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms ol disease
WHICH lIAVK A COMMON OlllOlN IN
MAIjAICIA 08. MIASMA.
fIMiESE diseases are eoiitnion to many localities ot the
X United Mates; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Last or V\ est, they all equally spring from the
same ltiiasiiial cause. The great variety ot symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as tile
cause is tlio same, they will all equally yiedd to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tlie laws ot Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause ol disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. Ail Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition ol animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a {mi
son Boating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tiie pnhlie,
Tlie JVatm-al Antidote to Muluriu,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in eon
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
bunefnl Inlliience, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tlie direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from tire Complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious ol* ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility und NigDt Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cities. Tlie patient at once begins to lecver appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may tie 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 CURL in every part of
tlie United States, its success has lieen so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at tlie date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie 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 .ire superadded
to tlie pour sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be 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, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Couflclcuce,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Ilannlcssitc**,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists ill tlie United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
-I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and havo tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance iu its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do au equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tlie entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy 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 tlie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one an J
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie 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
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident iu
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It w ill often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlie
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tlie object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote w ill be .seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.— lu certain specified cases, poin
tin’ contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping rooms ; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
and also tlie air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, tin- miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Cure” blown in tlio
glass, and on tlio outside wrapper is the name of tlie
medicine, (tlio copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie 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
will be considered sufficient.
l’repared and sold by tlie proprieior,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, li. 1.
For salo in Columbus Ly
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REM EDY.
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman,
Now Orleans, Louisiana.
J* S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
U AVE received tlie appointment from the proprietor
for tlio solo agency of
Woodman'll Cherry Expeet ornnt,
tlie medii ine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lilt* been pronounced
bv all who have used it its being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamiuo
tlio pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better thanaiiv
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—Tlie public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills. Plasters, Liniments. Ae„ that art
daily brought, to their notice through the newspapers liy
way of advertisements. My object ill writing tiiis note
foe publication, is to Induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
b’ad I’m iu Futmonarg Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 atn acting most unprofossionally.and deroga
tm-ily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, w hich is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of tlie usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1855,
’ “• Moodman —Dear Sir: 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its oi
tects: better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would bp pleased to have you send me half a dozen hot
tb sby tlie bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
Ibis preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tile universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, und in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tins medicine, from its peculiar propertledas a dissolvent
and it* soothing power to all irritations of tlie throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping *' l ° powers In proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of tlie medical fraternity. It is sane
!‘, on ~•’ u PP r ovcd of, anil recommended bv the leadin'-
Iby sieiiins ot New Yorkcitv. Every bottle is warranted
to give satistaetion or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to lie better than any Cherry Doctoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.’
ffi#Trice—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A 00.. Columbus, Ga.,
. Only agents for this countv.
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNI’AKALLKI.LD SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a l’reveiitivu or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
Si. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1850.
HAVINti noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Cllilton,
of New York city, in fa ver of Rhodes’ Fever and 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 Di. .Rhodes
for tlio medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have iuvu
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to la- all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
I‘tesd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years!
l’uoviimNoK, .June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tile illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever,and
Ague a month at a time for tlie 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 tlie perma
nency of the cure.
0. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
7 0 Hot ties Perforin 7 0 Cure*.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 2-itli, 1855.
Jam Kg A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Feveraml Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ llotCakcs,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
Ims sold, is because when 1 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 tor it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tlio sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
41 Bottles Perforin 21 Cure*.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tlie box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tlie number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may lie few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 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 tills neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
yon to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
lint not a bottle has eomo back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
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 lias lieen as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
‘4l Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Hon, Midi., July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has tints far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick und permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but 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, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
mouths since, and iu spite of the different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since tliet time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur in-dicine the success that it merits,
I remain 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 are notin the habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, fur the benefit of the afflicted, that Win. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, 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 be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, liaonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a. Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, — Bear Sir — l cheerfully testify to
tlie value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in 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 lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
I’lisolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — 1 have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, nud can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. It,. Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Yenu’ Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by Its
merits, und given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. \y. A. lIAYLES.
It any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas. &c. The eminent chem
ist- Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
teet 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 the Cure on commission. They thought its groat
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that tlio letters
ot which I publish su h 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 overattended 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 n 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 tlio atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote,.
It is also unequalled for quick ami peruiuuent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whoso constitutions have been shuttered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor ami de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMKV. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I
And for sale by KIVIJN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Gil., only agents.
Kivlin,Thomas AJCo, aro Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. & Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, us Kivlin,Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUail,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. Di, Nexv York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers anil Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, etc*.
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco ami Havana
CIGARS,
Havo removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House. NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1850.
KIVLIN, TIIOUIAB & CO.
XT K ordered from New York a full supply of the
-1 JL moat extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be iu receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
B 5 Imßm
Professor Wood’s Hair R es(o
IS, no doubt, the most wonderful discover ,
of progress, lor it will restore permanentlv tlli ’
to its original color, cover the head of the in djl
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all ,i, , **>
itching, cure all scrofula and other cut:tiii.f„,? Mriul
sncli ns scald head, etc. 11 will cure, as if i, v ’
vous or periodical headache; make tlie hair 1
and wavy, and preserve the color perfcctiv
from falling, to extreme old age. *’ “'HitI
We could give tlie testimony of more ti,„„
tired thousand to the truth of every word ;/""* ll
ten. See circular and the following: ‘ *
The following is from a distinguished
medical profession: ”“ml„. rot
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ‘’ 1 Au ” ,,,in -1, k,
Dear Sir: Unsolicited, I send you this certiff
ter being nearly bald lor a long time, and liu'v’
all tlie hair restoratives extant, and having * i 11
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours to
trial. 1 placed myself in tlie hands of a barlioi- 1 ’ I '',’
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, ami n ’’
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till tin-i
glow. This I repeated every morning, (U J j, 1 ’’*’
weeks tlie young hair appeared, and grew r„; 1
August last till the present time, and is now t'hi 1 1 1
and strong—soft mid pleasant to tin* touch-i
before, it was liarsli and wiry, what little there >,
and that little was disappearing vu-y rapidly in
your restorative about twice a week, and slin]{,
a good and perfect crop of liair. Now, if | | l ,.'’i < “" 11
these things—and who lias not? but have m,t „ “*
erto any ease where any person’s hair was recliv'i” 1
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of tlie day- Hud q
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of i, v ’ r
ence. I have recommended your preparation to a
and it already lias a large and general sal.- thron'i
the Territory. The people here know its i-t),,,.|, 1
have confidence in it. The supply you sent us asvi
sale agents for tlie Territory, is nearly exhiiiwai
daily inquiries are made for it. You dcsi-rvei-nJit
your discovery; and I, for one, return you mv tl
for the benefit it lias done me, for I certainly j,.,! 1 ’
paired long ugo_of ever effecting any such result'’
Yours, hastily,
Firm of Bond & Kollog, Druggist,.
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a iiiini ß | fl
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox ( L
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of considm
influence, and universally beloved.
- WM. DYFJ
Brookfield, Jan l” i,-.
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir : Having made trial of your Hair Re*
rative, it gives me pleasure to say, that its effect
been excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff.*
constant tendency to itching, with which I luivel
troubled from my childhood; and has also restored
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original mW
have used no other article, with anything like the „
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
•J- K. BRAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, lx;
Dear Sir: I am doing an extensive travel in the l 1
and South-western States, as general agent for Mi
American Linement, and would be glad if you wouii
vor me witli a consignment of Professor Woo
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that Icm
troduce it in many places were it is not known,
head is a living testimony of its valuable property.i:
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty \
old,and my hair was almost white; but afternaiuj’f
half pint bottles, my liair is as beautiful auburn ai i
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, i
would not be without a bottle on hand for the ptii
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter
nccted with the Hair Restorative. I have been for 61
years engaged in tlie same business, and will he gli
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. B. BROOM
/Hr- Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri
Broadway, New York, and by ail Druggists everjnk
All kinds of family {latent inedecines for sale, od
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s establi-hmi
114 Market street, St. Louis.
For sale in Columbus at tlie Drug Store of
IvIVLIN, THOMAS t
Feb 29—3 m
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE
FOR 185 G.
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will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus fi I
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short {laragrapL;
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dustrious patrons of progressive improvement iu
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the H
iug States, and especially Alabamians, the past hfour
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1 n tlie first place, we remark to our friends ami r
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become tlie Ml
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emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter All
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed witli victory iu the magnificent Exhibitiui
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step backward” its progress is onward and upward to
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It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,!
by tlie members of the Society, that tlie Planters I
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabul
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the J
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ble in all tlie walks of life as that obtained inug'sidi.
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MELItK dt CO’S.
clothing Warehouse
Old stand of .1. S. Smith A Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street)
COLUMBUS, GA. ,
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock t”
from, suited to every class ami condition-
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every vuri’ .’
October 22. ly -
MONTGOMEBY, SERBIA AND |(iß
RIVER. . . v ,- av
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods
Sa van nail, for Montgomery, Selina and ,lh ’
west of Columbus, Georgia, are Informed that Q 11
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, AgenL
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia- 111 |
will be forwarded from the Depot of the -b 1 ’ |
Road to tlie Depot of tlie Opelika and Meiitg -
at an expense, for transportation by Dray bet"”’
points, of ,
75 cents per Ton (000) U w ’ I|]iu
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as tin- (
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dolhn p| ,
Tlio Union Dray Company is amply respotw’ ’
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by j 1
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and It. T. Timm, Mod
A!:i. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to It. l’atten am
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith- g
July 31
JAMES J. TOIHL .
COMMISSION MUIiCHA-
No. 20 East Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.
DEALER IN
CHOICE FAMILY GROCER**’
Staple Dry Goods, Drugs, Patent Medicines
ery, Tobacco. Ac. Ac. -op
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND- „
43*-Onler for all articles promptly atten'ie’ 1 ,
article ordered is not ill the Store it will t’ 1’
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly -
BACON JOLES- f r
FINE lot of Bacon Jolea. just rec^ved^j (; ,i\