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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
I*r<-pu r<*<t by N. W. Scat, M. I>*
Kpuhoimi why it should be list’d instead of nnyoDi**r treat
ment in nil Fi bril'* atl’ cUujirt ;
I *t .--Kt onoitiy of Time. -Ah only ow .<rn nt/i. ;
•I the ordinary time in required to effect e cure.
‘•id.—Ecunumy of Moiiey-AH it r mlh but one
dollar.
•trfl. Kcoifeoiny of it waves the
‘Oillering of a long sirkneHH and the conHoquent treftt
immt; t Ik* annoyance of taking nauseating thwtin of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long con Tin cm out; but little of the fluid liolng in ssnry,
and that pleasant in its ellertH.
till. Kronomy of Thought,—As when
known, if will remove ulI dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend Is nick.
“fill. Kvouoniy of Health.—Ah filesystem
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is tin* fever
subject to Is* followed by chronic disease.
ot li.—Kronomy of Life.—As the cure isidlected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, hut these are deemed
Mitlicient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons ar * more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the llrst attack, bill will
apply with equal force to coses which have been nibject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature of the case at the time tt is first adminis
tererl.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent reliH, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scaieely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tiny
w i\* not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
ii. ailing of eeiiaeqiienco—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had uoeffoct.” The general
impression on the subject ot fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
a.? naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
ilit* individual has witnessed many casesthat he can fully
realize tin* truth; and even then ho may conclude them
ill very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
In any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
liecii thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local causo so great as to require particular
intention, or though successful in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as t lie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such canes that 1 have given
arid frequently refer to what 1 have called u “ synopsis.”
lie in ark. a on Fevers in General*
On this subject l wish to be fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
;md other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by 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*;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
f King's College, London, whose work on the *• Princi
ples mid Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page HIM, he says :—“We hear continually, both in
and out ol (lie profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fevor, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Castro-Enteric, and
• forth. Now. admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
atiiil of all this sub-division, is hud and hurtful. It
encourages a disjtosition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued levers,
that can ho relied on. They run insensibly into each
oilier, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same causo.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
ami 1 would impress on your minds the lolly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat, it at once ns hereafter directed, and you
mill tut well instead of any distinctcharacter being devel
oped, so its to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based oil closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but 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
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may liuvo be
come developed before tho “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for till those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
/tides important to beobserved in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
.'hi. It must be 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
ircumstiinces.
4th. When the fever begins to subside,patients must
he left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not he questioned ns to their wants or feedings, nor
attempt to con verse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation le allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to till intents ami 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
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, us parties may prefer or )uiticuts desire.
fdh. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
Wilke, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or the face and
Invast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF MOSES.
For children of hub your or under, from 3 to S drops.
•• ovor 1 mill Hiultr 2 yours, “ 6to Ift “
“ “ 2 “ ft “ l2 to 30 “
“ ft “ 10 “ 2O to 60 “
“ “ S “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over lifteeu considered us adults, for whom
a tnitsponuful is a common dose. Old persons do not
roi|uire as imirh ’ yoiiug, or those in the prime of life;
nor fcnuilcx, ax a general rule, ns much ax males.
There is no particular euro necessary in giving it to
eliildren those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, I liavo given the
atiove tnlile. with the remark that, as a general rule,
eliildren require more than adults in proportion.
Hy observing the above directions, the medicine will
lie found agreeable in all ot its eiVeets, tin* expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may he obtained, and
not on account of any <irtiial nra\<silt/ of such strict ob
loi-vances.
11l I lons op Uciiiittciit Fever.
Itive a ten.sponful of•• Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
lever, with such observances as are set forth in the
- Kules.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or know n local existing causes, they should be
attended to ut once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the how.-l tre particularly constipated
or conlined. give a ruth... tie (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
W here the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspismsfiil
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been so t'trnnt,
thus showing Hie medicine has taken effect.
bathing tlns surface with water at ari agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
w ater, ill those difficult cases, w ill att'ord relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Hive two teaspuensful and repeat ■ very two hours till
tin* pulse becomes more full nud soft, then only a tea
ipoonful, to tn> discontinued us the fever subside!. As
llie bowels are generally con lined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat us may lie neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) w ith the hands or ihinnel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine limy he added to the
*• Fluid” if thought advisable, gee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship ami 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, there is
no practical use in separating them —at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. 11l these low fevers, when
fully developed. :i little patience will he required: still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any ether without detriment—witii
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 bad cases, from three to life grains each of quinine
and cajisicuni (Cayenne pepper) Or some ionic uml stimu
lant (Key auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. I lie
bowels should he kept gently o|h*ii, and small (tortious
of some hep,die should he given occasionally, even
though the hoWols should he very loose. Jhe patient
should h * sustained by nourishing and muctlagenons
drinks—such as are in common u**o in such cases.
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface, as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typkoiil Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(Jive a tcaspuuuful us tin* “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassliil of a strong decoction of boijesct; or
half tin* quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The hoiieset tea should bo given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
edd; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ot
the kind, to be applied over tin* seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Itubcoln ami Scarla
tina; oi* Small Pox, Varioloid, iUeasltn,
uml Scarlet l ever.
Ah all of these diseases are attended willi lever, wliieli
in fort in tii most prominent symptom, the treatment
diflers hue little from that of common level-. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether ii is onu or the
other, or neither, as they ull commenee wiUi freer. hut
treat it at once; govern tho fever and there will lie no
trouble; there will h a but little erujitioU even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, und doubtless
will ho regarded with ridicule hy many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will be. cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, ami that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On tills i will stake
not only my reputation, lint all that I hold most dear;
besides, on tins subject, I Imre good authority; that of
prof. Watson, previously quoted. Ho says, page 87-1
“You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
ho done. I nave not only proven it may be, but bus
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
Give a tcuspoonful or more, according to the urgency
oi’ the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tlie fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, us thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Ovloans, the tongue
and fuucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on Ids tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in tcuspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so its to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectrio Fluid with such readiness, its to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
tcuspoonful, almost invariably giving entire und per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, us the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long its tho fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, I 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 tho Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring, Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient ami
effectual remedies formally of tlie ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing nil excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well us the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally und
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
ported to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must bo removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as tltey will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will thou be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due tho fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose: if attended
with dian luea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inllammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or sumo cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will ho 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 tlie patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any goad; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tho stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, givo the •• Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same time ns directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed,you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at the case
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliai'iea.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians mo usually particular
about what is used. I liavo found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different, articles of medi
cine 1 lmve referred to, viz:—
(at It art ios.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowell, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anythin-’
known to he good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, (Hidophyllln—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on: each may take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Boms
set or thorougliwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Buch as check the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
w hich have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best:
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tho only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others arc generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better •'dia
phoretic.’’ •• anodyne.” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
*• sedative” than known in tho materia medico.
I shall not tax tho reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one iustauro of success, that 011 the
Pnckctship Duchess D'Orlcnns.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates;
YYo, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
\Ve took passage on the paeketsliip Duchess d'Ortrans,
Capt liutton, then lying in tho port of Havre. France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the stth of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on Issu'd, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. YY. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curin ‘
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty eases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on tlie oc
casion, (Kwsesses inestimable virtues. YVe never before
heard or read of febrile affections being cent rolled w ith
so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, it long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. Karri, 84 Pearl street, New York.
K. G. Kauri,
J. A. DeNorxandv, Reaver county, Penn.
T. A. DkNorMandv, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
YV. 8. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marßton, First Mate.
Nc*v Y’ork, Aug., 1802.
N. YV. Seat, YI. 1).
Address orders to
G. YV. IVF.BTIIROOK, N. Y". City.
Now Principle ! Now liemedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Astidotk to Malaria;
j.’oll Tlil'l PREVENTION AND CUKE
Os (.'ever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
oilier Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVK A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIiAKIA OK MIASMA,
r ■ MINSK diseases are common to many localities of tho
1 United States; but wherever they, prevuil, North,
South, Fast or West, they all equally spring from the
same uiiasnml cause. The great variety ui symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy the laws of Nature, every principle has us opposite,
and for every disease, or cause oi disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a speeilic remedy. All .Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is the suute in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tlie atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tlie unerring affinity subsisting between op
poeites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public, ‘
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it conies in con
tact witli it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful inlluenec, and thus restores and preserves
health,
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly cheek tire ague in persuiiß who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by con tinning’ its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from tlie complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
lu its operation upon tlie poison in the system, it will
immediately relievo all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility ami Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mode
cities. The patient at once begins to reevor appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
Hy its use Fever and Ague inAy be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe 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 ot the CURE in every part ot
the United states, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
AVlieu these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse tor ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such its Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
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 poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may bo 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 liemedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortliy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular amt Ent ire Harmlessiicss,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy ofit is attached to evety bottle:
New York, June XI, 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 I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the 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 an equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by 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
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice us to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often lie found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling 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
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must i:e taken
or the operation of the antidote w ill be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —In 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 tho vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tho miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie 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 the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Arue Cure” blown in tho
glass, and 011 the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual MERITS, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. TANARUS,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVT.TN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10. 1856. ly Druggists.
A sol TI I ERN REMEDY.
Made Dy Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &. C’O.,
H AVE received the appointment from the proprietor
. for tlie sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among tho Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all W'lio have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesumine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
KECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies fur Diseased Lungs, under thetitles
of Sarsitparillas. Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought lo their notice through the newspapers la
wny of advertisements. My ohjeet in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Iteal Cte in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most unprofessionally.and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to YVoodmaii’s Cherry
Exis-ctoraut, which Is a scientific remedy that i have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used hy Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Wood van—Dear 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair Irial and am well pleased with its cf
teets; better than any other article I ever met with. 1
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen liot
tles hy the bearer. Respectfully,
YV. M. Mason, YI. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties us a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an ap(iethcer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive (s wet s ill proper tone.
Remember that this is the ouly Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by tlie leading
1 hysiciaiis of Now York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to lie better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.’
4G>j~Prloe—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
„ , Only agents for this conntv.
February 5. *
GREAT TIUUM IM IS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
lUIODKS’ FE Visit AND AhlliE Ct UIO,
Oil
ANTIDOTE TO MALANIA:
Equally certain as a l’roveutive or Cure.
ISO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
,St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in layer of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
ettrp nor .Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
lor the medicine. .Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD 8. WHEATON,
l’resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years !
Pkovidenck, June 211, 1855.
Having been informed of the ill hush of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health ami strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. -MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1856.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & llalliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It has sold likc“ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 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. 1 had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut the man came
lo see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 144: Cures.
Moi.ine, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mu. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of ‘‘Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a lurge
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases utay he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Air. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
Rut not a bottle has come back, and as 1 am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the I Kittles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send mo a
receipt. Ship the cure to me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, ns at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dn. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, it lias not
failed in one instance to effect ft quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled witli the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of tlie Cure. Please send us immediately lour
dozen, as we have but throe bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIUOP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
hy your remedy, i take pleasure in assuring you of
tlie benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on tho Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Binee that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m.idicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREYYS.
I. O. O. F.
111 another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
YVe are not in tlie habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who lias it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Domsbaro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Bept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, — Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the iamily of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some mouths without any per
manent. benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence front n Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
.T. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ YV. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jam 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 ouly 0110 bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. YV. A.IiAYLKS.
It any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CUKE, which is being intro
duced as vapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas. 4c. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. .1. It. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
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 great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that tho 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 ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Croxvntng‘Glory
(if tho Cure is Its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its flee 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 Y’ollow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened hy
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind ot intemperance or dissipation.
JAMKG. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And lor sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Gil., only agents.
hivlin,Thomas AfCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of Iv.. T. A Cos. will save
all excuses on tlie Cure, as liivlin, Thomas & Co/sell at
tho very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CI.OUGH,
_ Agent at Upliattpce, Ain.
1 >ANI>ORTH & NAGEI7”
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
„ ... Prepared only by
N. \V. SEAT, M. !>., New York.
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW I *ll INC 11 J LE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
lever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
anti without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BIIANDIES, WINES,
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CI&A.RS,
Have removed to No. 40 Y'esey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVX.XX, THOMAS &. CO.
nAY E ordered from New Y’ork a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
Professor YVooil’h Muir Resto 1
IS. no doubt, the most wonderful discover * ,,Vt I
.of progress, for it will restore permanenii, lliif fl
loits original color, cover the head of tliei
most luxuriant growth, remove at once “nfl
itching, cure all scrofula and other eut-u„>,, lrill 'fl
such an scald head, etc. It will cure, ifbv
vuus or periodical headache; make the hair tfl
and wavy, and preserve tho color perfect lv . ,'Kbfl
from falling, to extreme old ago. 4’ Ull( l tin- i,M
Wo could givo the testimony of more in,,, ■
died thousand to the truth of every word u
ten. See circular and the following: ‘ “briilH
The following is from a distinguished nwn.i I
medical profession : ntemWof*
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ’ r ’ lAL 1 AL ' I’Jn. 1 ’Jn. ljgrfl
Dear Sir: Unsolicited. I send you this certit! 1
ter being nearly bald for a long time, ami ■
all the hair restoratives extant, ami huvinir ‘i’, 1 ?’’ I '®
uny, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours to „• ■
trial. I placed myself in the hands of a baVb ( . r EIT, ‘ fl
my head rubbed with a good stilt’ brush, and ii, 1 J ll ' 1 ®
tive then applied, and well rubbed in. till tlmi ‘•
glow. This I repeated every morning, and I 1 ""®
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew , al ;l! “fl
August last till the present time, and is now thi t- I ‘fl
and strong—soft and pleasant to the (ouch• Ti ‘fl
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little then', “'fl
and that little was disappearing v, ry rapidly i ‘J'.fl
your restorative about twice a week, and shnll 1 isl
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now. if j fl
these things—and who has not? hut have tint ~ .‘"ffl
erto any where any person's hair was re,in? fl
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of tlie day -oli-fl
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of J.! fl
cnee. I have recommended your preparation i, ’Vfl
and it already lias a large and general side thril'lnß
the Territory. The people here know its s"'B
lmve confidence in it. The supply you Bontu*, w *|fl
sale agents for tlie Territory, is nearly e.\liiuiq H( ifl
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve cn-dirfl
your discovery; and 1, for one, return yuu niy a B
for the benefit it has done me, for 1 certainly r. l’B
(mired long ago.of ever effecting any such re.-uli ‘ fl
Yours, hastily,
>J. W, |Ja\Ti
Firm of Rond & Kcllog, Dnno i.i.
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, fa * fl
regular standing, and pastor of the Urthordox ~„: B
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of roiisi,;, r !B
influence, and universally beloved. *
„ WM. hTltfl
Brookfield, Jan 12 ;,-B
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir : Having made trial of your Hair firoß
rat i ve. it gives me pleasure to say, that its rfetfl
been excellent ill removing inflammation, ilamlmli. Isl
constant tendency to itching, w itli which I havlfl
troubled from my childhood ; and has also ii..|„| Vl pß
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color fl
have used no other article, with anything like ti„. , m
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly, ■
J. K. BRAGG. I
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5. lSifl
Dear Sir: J am doing an extensive travel in tlu-wfl
and South-western States, as general agent for .U,fl
American Linement, and would be glad if yoincMilifl
vor me with a consignment of Professor Unoilß
Mail- Restorative, as 1 feel assured that 1 caifl
troduce it in many places were it is not known, ol
head is a living testimony of its valuable pmpertj,iifl
storing the hair to its natural color. lam fatjjfl
old, and my liair was almost white; but aftenmingthfl
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful aulatruasitfl
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance,asß
would not be without a bottle on hand for the priefl
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any malt.rJ
liected with the Hair Restorative. 1 have beenfwfiiß
years engaged in tlie same business, and will Iw gkiß
hear from you soon. Very respectfully, ■
WM. IS. llßiwMbl
iSfz>- Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.B
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists cverywlieiß
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale 01 A
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's estnblsbn™
114 Market street, St. Li uis. I
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of 1
KIVLIN, THOMAS iCO.I
F’oli 20—3 m I
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Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos., j
135 West Sltle Broad Streeb jj
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MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a largo stock ’ 1
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Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every vaneiy• j
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MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND BK’B'I
ItlVKIt. , , |
MERCHANTS and others bringing g""’ * L.i.1,1
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina ami
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that m‘ 1 j
to care of , j
JOHN W. HOWARD, A “ ’ r .1
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia- • ■| J
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Road to the Depot of the Opelwa and Montgntnc and j
ut an expense, for triins|Hii tatioii by Dray 1
points, of ...
75 cents per Ton (3000; 1” ,
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The Union Dray Company is amply resp”f >
loss or damage, as may be ascertained *')’ J 1 ’ . n |,i;
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July 8i .
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COMMISSION
No. 20 East Side Broad Street
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
dealer in iF.S.
CHOICE FAMILY GROCER ’
Staple Dry Goods, Drugs, Patent Medicines.
cry. Tobacco,Ac.Ac. ,p
COUNTRY” PRODUCE BOUGHT 11 ‘
“Orders for all articles promptly attend 6 * ‘
article ordered is not in the Store it win 1
and sbip|H‘,l with dispatch.
October 20. 1 y
BACOMJOI.ES. , M „•
FINE lot of Bacon Joles just receiv^'^ix