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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Scut, M. I).
lli'aniiH why it r-lu)iili be used instead of any other treat
ment in nil Febrile affections :
let.—Economy of Time. —An only one-seventh
.1 the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
3d.—Economy of Money.— A* it c-sts Imt one
Uullar.
Economy of Feeling.— As it wives the
nattering of a long sickness anil tlie consequent treat
meiil: tlie annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; [>ut little of the tiuiil being necessary,
and that pleasant in its etteeta.
lilt. Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove r)I dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
s til.- Kruiieiuy of llcnlth. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
ii I li. Economy of I. lie.—As the cure Iseffectcd
before and without reducing tliu patient, consequently
reiuoviug, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Otliur reasons might Ire added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
tlie immediate treatment on the lirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or liuve become reduced, porruspoudiug of course
•o the nature of Die case at the time it is lirst adminis
tered.
As tliis remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in ull ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been reully much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wore not attacked with fever, and If so, “it was trilling
a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of reiiHeqilonoe —it would have passed off with
out. anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the fahove follow the cure of a common case
as naturally ns men think at all; ami it is not until
I lie individual has witnessed ninny cases thut he can fully
realize the truth; and even then ho may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect Unit there will eases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though succosslul in reducing the fever,
it will lignin rise as tlie influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such esses thut I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “synopsis.”
Remark* on Fevers in General*
tin this subject I wish to be fully understood. Ily the
term “levers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevors; lint as 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 tlie same general character
istics that oi undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of licut, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated I’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and I'ractlca of Physic” is a text liook in many of
our medical colleges, anil consequently standardauthority.
Dn page 834, lie says:—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tlie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
iiilioiiH Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fover, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full ns particular;
Vlueous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uastro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows Itself under
various forms. I am persuaded that tlie effect upon the
iniuil of all this sub-division, is hud and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
I Imt can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the must dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and l would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a ‘'name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
mill te’ well instead of any distinctcharocter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by tlie most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(hy myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, sensons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon ho freed from all dread of linger
ing ami dangerous fevers. But ns cases may have he
roine developed before the “ Fluid” is given, cither liy
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of tlie most prominent fevers, though tlie “ ltulcs”
and “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Kules important I o be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in throe or four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must ho free from all currents of air,
(though there should always lie free ventilation in tlie
aick room,) nor attempt to go about wlille under its in
ti nonce.
3d. It must lie continued whenever tlie fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to lie resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he the case under any
circumstances.
till. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not he questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
itteuipt to converse, 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 be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but ho left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
Mb. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long its the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or tons, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
title Should patients experience any oppression or
raininess while in the lying (Histare. so as to occasion u
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
.pint, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe buttled in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TAIILK OK DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
•• over I and under 2 years, “ sto 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ “ 5 “ 10
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaapoonful.
All persons over fifteen cousidorcd us adults, for whom
a teieq 1 is a common dose. Old persons do not
require us mudi as young, or those iu tlie prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, us much its males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, 1 have given the
itlHive table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more lliuu adults in pro|Kirtiou.
By observiug the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effect*, tlie expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being tlms particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ole
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Give a teuspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlio fever is evidently passing off; tliis
constitutes tlie whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances us are set forth in the
•• Rules.” But should there he prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at ouco, and while giving the “Fluid.”
Boe Synopsis.
If in any ease the bowels nv particularly constipated
or confined, give a eatluietie (see auxiliaries) with the
first (sirtion ; 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 influence of mediciue—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcaspoonsful
may be given at first with advantage, ami even repeated
in two liouivi—lf it—tin- pulse—has not been softened,
thus sliowiug the medicine lias taken effect.
Uutliing tlie surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, iu these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
tlie medicine iiim li iu taking effect.
Congest tve Fever.
Give two tcaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full aud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsidei. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate iu till* disease,
no time should be lost to got them open, give some active
cathartic witli the •• Fluid’’ and repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; enema* (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to tlie extremities, or
trietion (rubbing) with the hands or ffaanel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to tlie
** Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhu*. Ship nul Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of oue character, differing
mainly in degree, K ing all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at leaßt so far as
my treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will bo required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should lie commenced — which may
immiediately follow any other without detriment —with
a teaapoonful 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 bin! cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic und stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should lie added to each done. The
Ihiwcls should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should he given occasionally, even
though the IcTw-ls should be Very liaise. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and niucilagenmis
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will lie found advantageous.
Tonics should is* used during convalescence, in all eases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live u tottspoouftil of the ••Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strung decoction of iaineset; or
hall the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to he applied over the sent of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with level, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Kemcuiber
never wuit to learn the “name” whether it is ouu or tlie
other, or neither, as they ull commence with Jere.r, hilt
treat it at once; govern tlie fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even in small
|mix. This, to mot minds, is u new idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule hy many. J nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated ns
1 direct, will be cut sluirt; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, but all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority;
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. 110 says, page 874;
“You may abate the force of tlie eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number if the pustules hy
spline purges, Ac. - ’ Here is the admission that it may
he done. 1 nave not only proven it mag l/e, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. Bee the account appended.
Uive a teaspoonful or more, according to tlie urgency
of the case, witli a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever suli
sidcs—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tin; ship Duchess d’Orleans, tlie tongue
and fancus were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured hy dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in toaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours hy tlie 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 KJectric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to lie 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
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the lover continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection wit li this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded hy
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of tlie 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 hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken ut a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies folmany of the ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
anil iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory,
it will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally und
healthy; hence its nse in so many cases.
Synopsis,
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment iih much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may lie or ought to lie called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these soliuld be given while
giving tlie “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then lie lost. As the % Fluid” alone will sub
due tlie fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries; with tlie lirst doso, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
flint complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“ Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inffammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, (icrhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and lint, witli great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, eitiier will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much illustra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine w ill remain on the stomach
to do tray goad; for this purpose X generally give some
gentle emetic .to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” ut the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will lie astonished at the ease
witli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found wo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to he fully understood hy
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat Hart t c s. —Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibiliuus, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatlcs,—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for tliis purpose, will answer when used iu connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and tie suc
cessful.
Tonic*.— Articles that give tone or strength, such
iu quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum und other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have tlie effect.
Stimulants. —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 the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Klectrie Fluid is a better •‘dia
phoretic,*’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia meilicn.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, thut on tlie
PackctsUip Duchess D’Orlcans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, tlie undersigned, certify to the” following, viz—
We took passage on the packctship Duelled* d’Orleans,
Cupt Button, then lying iu the port of Havre. France
and bound for New York. She sailed oil the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. W. Seat, witli
a now remedy ofliis own, which lie calls Negative Klee
trie Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., und not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that tho medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion , possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or road of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness Hini certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on Imard, and nut a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. I*. Fabri, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ “
J. A. DkNormandy, Beaver county, Penu.
T. A. DkNormandy, Ha.-t Liverpool. Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. MARBTON, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WKBTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Antidote to Malauja;
FUlt THU PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Cliill Fever: Dumb Ague, and
ether Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied hy Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
.-wears, and all other forms ol disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
BIAZiARIA 014 MIASMA..
riMiKSU diseases are common to many localities of flu;
JL United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Hast or W est, they all equally spring from tin;
same miasnial cause. Tlie great variety ol symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution anil 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.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words u specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lunds, is Hie same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to ull w ho
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
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tlie poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even iu tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected hy it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any hut tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and hy continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
lii its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve 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 and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other inede
cities. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class iu tlie 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 of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at tin; date ol’ 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, sucli as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than tlie disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tlie poor sufferer’s lirst 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 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 the Remedy is not only valuable
ou account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New Youk, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIII/i’ON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlio human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the oue
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced hy one an l
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poisou before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared hy a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany eacli bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best- thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tlie object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember thut where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping rooms; for the 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 degiec commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tlio outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the 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 he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTII KUN UK.MKDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON At CO.,
HAVE received tlie appointment from the proprietor
for the solo agency of
Woodman’* Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant eon
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Josamine,
tlio pure decoctiou of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable Ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in tliis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855,
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers bv
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce tlie public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one thut contains articles of
Und Vse. in Jhilmilitary Disettses. lam conscious that in
so doing, l am acting most unprofessionally. and dcroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
•T. M. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1856.
, 1 9* 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am w ell pleased with its cf
leets; better than any other article I ever met w ith. I
would be pleased to have you send mo half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its-soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably lie 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 the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is tlie only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended bv tlie leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle ‘is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guuran
tee it to be hotter than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
♦vr*Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,Columbus,Ga.,
„ , , Only agents for this comity.
February 6. J
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
.Si c 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, 1865.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in liiver 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 Dr. .Rhodes
for tlio medicine. .Since then I have disposed ol a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to he all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years !
, Providence, June 29, 1865.
Having been informed of the illness ol’ a poor, but
worthy woman, wlio 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 and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. I‘. MASOF, Apothecary.
7 0 Hollies Perform 7 0 Cure*.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
mi order to Ames A llulliday for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Cliill Fever, 1 liuve 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. I had one case
of Cliill Fever where it run four days, but tho man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24. 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tlie box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been gold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled hy the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may 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.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in tliis neighborhood. I
have about live bottles left. I give it to them at first,
•if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized hy
you to do so; hut I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come buck, and as I am almost out
of tlie article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
tho bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars ou the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottle* Perform 31 Cure*.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send 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
hy 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
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.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing your medicine the success that it merits,
1 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 not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that \Ym. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a*fcure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.—Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Mil. 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 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
tho 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. Y’ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monti cello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. ‘ W. A.IIAYLES.
1 f 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, Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with ull to have
tlie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tlie Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will ho noticed that tlie letters
of which I publish su li 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 attendedany other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Tims protected by
using a bottle or two during tlie warm ana sickly sea
sons. not a man woman or child in tlie 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 the
Curo 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 of intemperance or dissipation.
JA.MKY. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivliu,Thomas AJCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, ns Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'soli at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupcc. Ala.
1) AN FORTH & NAGEL
M ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only hy
N, \V. SEAT, M. D., New Y ork,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers und Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &e.
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of tlie Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1866.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & < O.
H AVE ordered from New York a full, supply of tlie
_ most extraordinary medicine of tlie age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will he iu receipt of five gross on tlie 10th instaut.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
irftnWvf|WtMtr-KJctTsST Jx.Jraff
Professor Wood’s Hair Restoratj I 1
IS, no doubt, the most wonderful discovery r ‘’
of progress, for it will restore permanently” *
to its original color, cover the head of tlie Ui,
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all, “
itching,cure ull scrofula and other cutaneous !'.
such as scald head, etc. It will cure, as if by i,
voile or periodical headache; make the hair -/o’' 1 ’
and wavy,and preserve tlie color perfectly in!!i o
from falling, to extreme old age. ’ l^H
We could give the testimony of more i) lan fl
dred thousand to the truth of every word vie l .'” ‘^9
ton. See circular and tho following: m '*’ “^9
The following is from n distinguished men,;,, H
medical profession : K °f
St. Paul. Jan 1 , .H
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— “ LKM
Dear Sir: Unsolicited, I. send you this ccrtiii fl
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and Imi',!'’ H
ull the hair restoratives extant, and havine a„
any, I was induced, on hearing of yours n,'!
trial. 1 placed myself iu the hands of a bail,,-/’
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and thj ii
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till r,,. Sl
glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and ii
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew nuj.
August last till the present time, and is now tliW i
and strong —soft and pleasant to the touch
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there v
and that little was disappearing v, ry rapidly.
your restorative about twice a week, and slain „.
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, iff | W and
these tilings—and who has not? but have n,,; s f ,.,
erto any case where any person’s hair was icdh V
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of the day; w
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of ‘,,,,
cnee. I have recommended your preparation p, \
and it already has a large and general sale
the Territory. The people here know its elleiq,'^
have confidence iu it. The supply you sent iimim'i fl|
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhaust,.a
daily inquiries are made for it. Yon deserve
your discovery; and I, for one, return
for the benefit it lias done me, for I certainly ‘i.
paired long ugo.of ever effecting any such h-mili
Yours, hastily, 9
•I IV. Hoyn^B
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Druggists, sr |>9H
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a i,i!i„. [ .. i H
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordex
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of
influence, and universally beloved. “9
WM.
Brookfield, Jan p> u-H
PROFESSOR WOOD— U
Dear .Sir: Having made trial of your Ilair
ralivc, it gives me pleasure to say, that it, ell,.
been excellent in removing inflammation, dnndnd .;n!H
constant tendency to itching, with which 1 h„i,
troubled from my childhood; and has also n.y :
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original ~.jq 19
have used no other article, with anything lit, ii ..
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BRAGG. H
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, k;,H
Dear Sir : 1 am doing an extensive travel iu tlie
and South-western States, as general agent fur
American Linement, and would he glad if ymi
vor me with a consignment of Professor
Ilair Restorative, as 1 feel assured that 1
troduee it in many places were it is not known,
head is a living testimony of its valuable property.
storing the hair to its natural color. lam fully
old, and my hair was almost white; hut alter using
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn ns it
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance,
would not be without a bottle on hand for the
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any untthreH
nected with the Hair Restorative. L have been for
years engaged in the same business, and will l- .r.'B
hear from you soon. Very respectfully, 9
WM. B. BROOMH
i#®* Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists cverywbß
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, outH
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's establish].®
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at an expense, for transportation by Dray belvn
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COMMISSION MERCH-V s
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ery. Tobacco. Ac. Ac. , n
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BACON JOLES. I
A FINE lot of Bacon Joles just received^ 1 ’
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