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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prqmred toy K. \Y. Seal, M. D.
“.iHdiiK why it should he ii.-*ol instead of auy other ijv.u
, iui lit in all Febrile atfct-tiouH :
Isi .-•Economy of Time.—As only >/••-* nth
■f ihit ordinary time tsrcqnired to effect cure.
ill.•• Economy of Money.— A* it costs hut one
■ iillar.
■ tril. Economy of Keeling.—As il mvo the
> ml. Tina lit n ion o sickness mid tin’ ronSO'Jill'I) I treat
ni.-lit : th.i annoyance of taking naiiaeatliiK d"#"# of
iiiodiciuc, their disagreeable operation, imd the pain id
lon if confinement; l*ut little ot the fluid lieing ucec-sary,
ninl that pleasant in its efierl-.
nil.—Economy of Thought.— A. when
known, it will remove nil dread and anxiety at present
vintina. respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend in nick.
."•lll.— Economy of licnltii.—As tin -vstem
j- not reduced, and conaeiinently rocked; nor is tile fever
olijeel to he followed |jy chronic disease.
Olh.—Economy of 1.1 f c. — As the cure iaelfeeted
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
moving. In a corresponding degree, all dangerol a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, hut these are deemed
.uflleient to satisfy all classes and persons jn all eondi
tlons of life.
The aliove reasons are more particularly applicable to
i he Immediate treatment on the first attack, hot will
apply With oi)ual force to cases which have been -uhjoet
• ■.I to or have hee.ome reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature of the case at the time it is first, adininis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used ms,h after
ilie attack, perrons can scarcely reuli'/.e that they Inal
been really much sick, and very nuturally conclude tin y
w ars not attacked with fever, ami if so, -il was trifling
—ft little raid, which gave alarm —it could have, been
nothing of rouse,pinnee—it would have passed oil with
out anything—Hint mcdjdnc laid noetleet.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the euro of a common ease
as naturally as men think at all; ancl it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that lie can tally
realize the truth; mid even thou he may conclude them
all very tiitliug cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
boon thus successful in perhaps hundreds of rases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the •• fluid'’ passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist, it is to guard
against disappointment m mien eMus that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have culled a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in General 1
On tliis subject 1 wish to he fully understood. ISy the
term ‘’levers,'’ 1 comprehend all febrile alfeetious to
which the human frame is subject, including si mill pox
and other eruptive fevers; but ns they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar windilutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by (lie same general eharaeter
istics —that oi undue excitement in tiio circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tin. skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated ITof. T. Watson,
i King’s College, Condon, whoso work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently slandardanthorily.
On page 834, he says“ AV’e hear continually, both in
.indent, of the profession, different species of lever spo
ken of. lty l lie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
unions Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac And systematic writers are to (lie lull ns particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Entcrlc, and
o forth. \mv, admitting that fever shows itself under
various fin ins, I am persuaded that the effect upon tile
mind of nil lliis sub-division, is laid and hurtful. Tt
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
erihe for n disease according to its name. There is no
Him of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
lhat can ho relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, ami are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you sell'about a ‘‘name;” if you have
fever, treat il at once as hereafter directed, and you
‘"ill be well .nsteod of any dislincteharaeter being devel
oped, so ns to lie properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at tile bod
ide of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of eases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at onoo without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. Hut as cases may have be
come developed hefore the “ Fluid” is given, cither by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly ns possible the proper course to be pursued in
ill of the most prominent fevers, though the” Rules”
and “Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
/{tries important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
-d. Patients must lie free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
ick room.) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
:td. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off: to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such lie the case under any
circumstances.
Itli. When tiio fever begins (n subside,patients must
tie left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt 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
liould any conversation be allowed In their bearing, in
which they may fuel more or less interested, lint lie left
• iiiiot to all intents and purposes.
■Mil. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long jis tin- patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
roll! or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
bth. Flninld patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
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 witli a little
piril, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may lie bathed iu cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TAllbK of doses.
For children of one year or under, from it to S drops,
over 1 and under 2 years, “ f, to 15
-a •• r>’ “ isto so
“ f “ 10 “ 2O to ftO
“ A ” Ift half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as iidiilts. for whom
a teaspoonful is n common dose. Old persons do not
require as much ns young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, ns n general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—thorn* of ten years of age frequently having
t.ikcn full doses : but fur a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, ns a general rule,
hlldren require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the aliove directkuis, the medicine will
lie found agreeable In all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, tlint
the full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual ttecessi/y of snob strict ole
sorvanoes.
ItlliouH or KrinillciK fever.
tlive a teas|ioji!iil of “ Fluid” (nee rule Ist) oiu'o iu
two hours, till tho fever id evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treutaieut in all simple eases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
• Hales.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and while giving the Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the bowel ire particularly constipated
or confined, give a atm. i (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must b. opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fevor is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and tho patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influenee of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine generally—a double dose, or two toaspoonsful
may bo given at lirst with advantage, and even repeated
in two hour*—if It—the pulse—has not been S"/tcne<l,
ihns show ing the medicine Inis taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, w ill afford relief and aid
ihe medicine lunch la taking effect.
t'lmgrstlvr fever.
Hive two teaspoonsfUl and repeat every two hours till
tho pulse becomes more full and soft, then oulv a tea
spoonful, to tie discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowel* are generally routined, and it is frequently
very difficult to got medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid'’ and repeat as may be neces
sary till It operates: enemas (Injections) may also lie
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (nibbing) w ith the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may he added to the
” Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As those fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical uso In separating them—at least so far as
my treatment Is concerned. In those low fevers, w hen
fully developed, a little patience will lie required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to ostablish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—wliich may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
n toaspoynful of Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
ireoomes fuller or laiger iu volume, then to be continued
one* in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad eases, from three to five grains em li of quinine
anil capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or sunn- tunic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should lie added to each dose. The
bowels should be kiq>t gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should la* given occasionally, even
though liie b.Twcls should he very loose. The patient
should ho sustained by nourishing and miiellagenou.s
drinks—such as are in common use in #u< It cases.■-
Wlicre the skin is very dry, sponging tli” surface as di
rected in bilious ten r, will be found advantageous.
Tonics sinillld he Used during eonvulesei-nre. in all ea-es
which have heeofae icdiie -d.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Given ieiis|HMinfiit of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful ofu strong decoction ot liuneset; or
half the quantity may he given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eigiit limit's.
The boneset tea should he given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved : then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or niu thing of
the kind, to be applied over tie- ■;d of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, liuhcolu anil Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
ami Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are nltcndcd with fever, vvlieli
in fart is the most prominent -yniptum, the treatment
differs bun little, from that, of common level s. Remember
never wait to learn the whether it is one or the
other, or wither, as they all commence with ,/< err, but
treat it at onee; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will la, bill little eruption even in siiihll
pox. This, to most li l l nils, is anew idea, and doubtless
will lie regarded with ridicule by many. I iievertlu.de
boldly make I lie assertion, that small pox, if treated us
I direel, mill In cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On tills 1 will -take
not only my reputation, lint ail tiiul i hold most dear;
besides, on Ibis subject, I have good authority; tlint of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
” Von may abate tho force of the eruptive tover, anil
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the, pustules by
spline purges, he.” Hero is the admission flint it may
lie done. I nave lint only proven il. may be, hut has
been done in numerous eases that occurred on board
ship. Fee lie’ account appended.
Give a teaspoonful or more, according to I In- urgency
of the case, with u done of salts or castor oi I; repeat the
Fluid olice in two hours il necessary, until tin- li \crsub
sides —though one or two doses is genera,ly sufficient;
but it should liu giveu and repented sufficiently to keep
the lever under control. W hen the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may Is- used, and the
surface, bathed, as thought advisable.
In one rase, on tint ship Duel less d’Orleaus, lie- tongue
and faueiis were soinueli swollen that the patient could
not swallow or spook, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on ids tongue, drop by drop, till lie could sw allow,
when it was given ill tea-pooiil'll 1 doses ecery hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it, is doubtless the
b‘Ul gargle, in all such eases.
Plurpcral or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and iilaruiiiig
malady to which tho mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need bo entertained, as die
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should bo re
peated as long as the l'evor continue,s, as in oilier 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
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering, it
is to inform them ol’ the lmppy effect of the Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to bo 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 and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, If not
the most so of auy medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooili and
quiet tiio system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for nil cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will cliango tho condition called lever, 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
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
bo appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the Fluid” alone will #ule
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treafnient.
If the bowels aro costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tho dose; if attended
with diarrluea, give something know n to lie good fur
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition: if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ico water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the lever 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 iu taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there Is nauseu and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach: warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
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” at the same time as directed, ami success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, he., ns physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to In* fully understood by
all, I will mum* a tew of t lie different art ides of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz :
Cathartics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, untibillous. &c.: anythin”
known to he good for such purposes.
11 c|>a tics.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tiio articles depended ou by the different schools
tor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
witli 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 bis choice and he suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles thutgive tone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots and bitter herbs ’
set or thoroughwort is olio of llm host used in sou-rs
Astringents.-Such us check the action of the
bowels. Istudumim and oilier preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properl.* ostriu-on!-
** hit'll have the effect.
StlinntuntM.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, he., the essoins s are all more
or less stimulating. These are tho only classes necessa
ry ill treating fevers, though many others are gt netullv
Used, hut tin- Negative Electric Fluid is a better “ dia
phoretic,” “ HUodyne,'’ “diuretic.” •• relaxant” aiid
“sedative” than known in tho materia medico.
1 shull uut tux the rouder witli a long list ol proofs,
depending mainly outlie results of a' trial, and will
only refer to ono Instance of success, that on the
PuckctsUip Duchess D’Orleuns.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificate- ■
Me, tlie undersigned, eoltify to tho* following, viz—
M e took passage on the packctship Duchess d’Oiiean*
Capt llutton, then lying in the port of Havre, Frame’
and bound for New York. Sim sailed on the tub of Am
gust, 1861, witli over a hundred souls ou board, mostly
emigrants- A few day# after leaving Havre, tho simiil
;kix broke out among tin- emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician iu charge, hr. N. M .*B,sit. with
anew remedy ofhis own, which he calls Negative Elec
trie Fluid, w ith which ho seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it iu a few hours, and curin ‘
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted tliirty-nlue days,
there were about eighty eases of small pox. some lever.
Ac., and not a single death. All wore cured with unu
sual promptness.
From wlmt we saw during said passage, we are l'ullv
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. possesses inestimable virtues. M e never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and ccrtalntv, or so little
trouble to the uurso. A crowded ship, ii long passage,
smallpox and fever on board, and not ad,nth’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. I*. Kauri. 84 I’earl street. New York
E.G.Fabsi, - • .. ..
A. DrNoßMvxDv. Reaver comity, l’oun.
I. A. DkNormanhv. Fast Liverpool. Ohio.
Tlie alieve statement is correct. * BB * ell F or s.
M. 8. llitton, Commander.
„ M m. Marston, First Mute.
New York, Aug., 1852.
„ N. AV. Beat. M. D.
Address orders to
G. AV. AVESTBROOK, N. V. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok .Antidote to Malaria:
J'OK THi: I’ll I! VENT ION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever: Dumb Ague, and
other tiUernilttent, and Remittent Fevers: also id
iiiliou- Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lon's : Typhoid Fever. Yellow Fever, Snip
and .tail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweat-i, and all oilier forms of disease
VVIUCIi HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
jkx-zi. x_i &. i i.i a. Oil jMci-A-Staac-^v
fJ’HESE di-.ea-esare common to many localities of the
1 LniU'd ,*■till ; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East nr Most, they all equally spring from file
same mi.e-umi e.iu.-e. The great variety of symptoms and
form# of ili-ense i owing principally to differ! nee in age,
aex, constitution and habits of tlie sufferers; hut us the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield toaremedy
flint is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
lty the laws of Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
and for every di: “use, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All .’ilaliu'iu,
vv heiher ari-ing’ from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, j# the siipie in character and effect; is a poi
son floatin’ to Iho atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breath* it. In arcordunce with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there r in the preparation before us, offered to
the pnlilie.
The Aul iti'ul Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally Completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baueliil influence, and (Inis restores and preserves
health.
Tile remedy is belie veil to he entirely mw, and un
known to uny but the proprietor, who distinctly claim#
the following extraordinary results from its use;
It will Instantly cheek the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, trout one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its Use, according to the direc
tions, a radical i urn will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint lor ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon the poison iu tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when file disease is cun and, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
Gi-.itcrai Debility and Niglil Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cities. Tim patient at once begins to lecver appetite
and strength, mid eonlimies to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may lie banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, mid nil laboring people may lie using this arti
cle a# n
Preventive.,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safely
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly Season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of tlie
Since the introduction of tlie 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 the date ol its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all (lie resources cf
science bad been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wlmt was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, SnHeine. Ac,
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .tro superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
Ou 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 tlieir potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tiio Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that, it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular anil Entire Hai-nilessness,
The billowing certificate from one of tho most celebrated
chemists ui the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1555.
“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 tho constitution.
“JAMES 11. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It ii a stubborn fact, therefore, tlint this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
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 i# so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by ono anl
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet aud habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resilient in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilicus purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tlie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it mist re taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. — In certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, i and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising front the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud licstroy, to a deg.ee commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in tho apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lai
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tlie
glass, and on tlie outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) mid 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 mid used. These
will he considered sufficient.
I’repared and sold by tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, l’rovidence, R. I.
For sale in Columbus liv
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1556. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH ERN REMEDY.
Made toy Prof. O. O. Woodman.
Now Orleans, Louisiana.
•I. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from Oic proprietor
. for tho solo agency ot*
Woodman's Cherry Exiiectoinut,
tiie medicine that lias created such ait excitement at the
North among tlie Physicians, and has been pronounced
| B.V all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’# Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Josuinine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
vttluublc ingredients that reiidi't'it far better Hum nnv
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
New Orleans. April 0, is,y>.
Dear Sir—The public generally arc fully aware of the
| thousand# of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
| of Sarsaparilla.#, Pills, Plasters, Liniment*, Air., that m e
daily brought to tlieir notice through tlie newspapers by
| way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
1 who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
I Heal Vse in I‘tiUwmary Diseases. lam conscious that in
I so doing, lam acting most unprofessionally. aud deroga
tDrily to tin* interests of Medical Science mid tile regular
j Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman'# Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
j used with more sucre## than any of the usual prescrip
i tiou# used liy Physicians.
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. M’oodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its of
tect-; better than any other article 1 over met with. I
, would lie pleased to have you send me half a dozen hot
tl*s by the lxnm\ Hospcctfullv*
W. M. Mason, M. D.
Ibis preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
j tin* universal success which lias attended its use. For
! coughs, colds, and iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
; i ins medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvt nt
and its soothing power to ail irritations of the throat,
j will probably lie preferred to any oilier offered to the
public. A# an appetizer, or dyspeptic remodv. it will
also lie found excellent, its natural ami genial warmth
j kt*6pmg t lie digestivo powi rg iu proper tone.
Remember that tins is the only Cough Medicine that
hiw stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sane
tinned by, approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians ol New A’ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. M e guaran
tee it to be bettor tlum any Chen * Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.’
4@“l*rice —One Dollur a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON h CO.. Columbus, Ga„
Only agents for thi# countV.
February ft.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
,XD
I N PARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE ( IRE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain a# Preventive or Cure.
AO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
Ilf Missouri, sav of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
Sr. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
IJAYING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
J 1 given by tli.* celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in Inver ot Rhodes’ Fever mid Ague
Cure, that il roiituined neither vjuiliine, Arsenic, Mer
i urp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, i was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, wlw have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, sal isfied in recommending it to be all that
tlie proprietor represents.
LDAVARD S. WHEATON,
Pi'esd’t of Pharmaceutical Society (if Missouri.
Hail (He Agiu: for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having bcii informed of tlie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lm-< not been fro e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for tin- lust twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
I She to ik ill all fottr bottles which completely re
stored her to ncaltli and strength, and as four mouths
have now elup-ed. there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tlie ‘lire.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
71) Bottles Perform 70 Cures,
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.-—Dear Sir :— l have just sent
uu order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. It has sold like “ llut Cakes,”
and I have only two bottle# oil hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because vv hen I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and telil tlieni 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 ease
ul’ Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
In see me on tlie sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
31 Bottles Perform 31. Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Jilt. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Chile” you sent u# Uua all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. A'errington.
It# sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
haven bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS .t ALLEN.
I!> Bottle# Perform 19 Cures.
LU TER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Max’, ell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1555.
Mr. J. A. i i[odes —Dear Sir—Your medieiue ha# met
with flic most favorable success iu 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 tlie respon.ability ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as T am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward mo one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 hi ve received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cure to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chilis and Fever since I lived in
the State, a# at present. Yours, he.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottle# Perform !41 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 ims not
failed iu one instance to effect a quick and permanent
ouve. Some who have been troubled with tho distress
ing disease have been entirely cured liy using only ono
bottle of the Cure. Please send u# immediately four
dozen, as vve.havo but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP h MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
’Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, L take pleasure iu 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 tlie difforeut remedies
and treatment t adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced tlie 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 y utr m *dicine the success that it merits,
f remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
1. O. O. I<\
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not i: the liabit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Win. N.
Howe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tin :, lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
um'to be go.|. and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Md. Sept, 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote lo Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergymen here has been taking an
“ AGL'L BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticei.lo. Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
.). A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine lu re for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
pcrfrrt .otccCKH. Respectfully yours.
’ W. <!. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. It. It., Ga., .Jan. 1, 1850.
Vour Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and riven satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has bet n 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. ITAYLEB.
It any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every lottle of tho CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every towu and village
in the United States, Canadas, Ac. Tho eminent chem
ist- Dr. J. U. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
tect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tho Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
Ii nn also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are tho- ■ who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cun on commission. They thought its great
claims and pn tensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I pnaiisli su h immense quantities are always
la w and late dates—altogether they would more than
fillaiiy newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its lroo use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
suns. not a man woman or child in the United States
Would ever have a single attack us Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow I*over, or any form of disease arising
li'ein tho atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tho
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 by
Ague or Rilin’ s diseases, night sweats, languor mid do
>ility or uny kind ol iutcnjjK'raiice or dissipation.
.1 VMEY. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. 1.
And lor sale by KIVLIN. TIIOMAS A- Cos. Columbus,
tia., oul'i (it/rnts.
Ixivliu, Thomas &’Co, are Distributing Agents for tho
proprietor!. Dealers buying of K., T. & Cos. w ill save
all expciis".- oil the Cure, as Kivlin,Thomas & Co.’sell at
the very low ost prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
__ Agvut at Dphwpeu, Ala.
I >AN FORTH NAGEL
Y'. iil supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
Beiii an Original Discovery, involving a
NKW PRINCIPLE
1\ which tin too positive condition of the system called
fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without low of vitality. ’
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNER & BENNETT, i
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
brandies, wines,
Also, agents and dealcis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana i
CIG-AItS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor i
House. NEW YORK.
New York. .lanmiry 1. 1850.
KAYLsIN, THOMAS fc CO.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary inediciue of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid
Tluw will be in receipt of five gross on the ltttli instant.
Physicians arc requested to call early.
February f>. ‘
Professor Wood’s Matr He*t 0 ,a,.
i s. no doubt, the most wonderful discover,. ! u
of progress, for it will restore pernianentlv llji ’
to its original color, cover the bead „f th* i , , Uv
most luxuriant growth, remove at o ico all a , *’’•
itching, cure all scrofula and other nit aneo,
such as scald head, etc. It will cure, a- in,,.’! 1 ru l lt i
vous or periodical headache: make tlie foq,
and wavy,and preserve the color perfeetiv s! ’
from falling, to extreme old age. ’ ’ ,l "’
AVe could give the testimony of more than
dred thousand to tlie truth of every vv ni ,!-., !l[ ;
ten. See circular and the following: i
The following is from a distinguished noma
medical profession :
ST. ('all. .Inn i ,
PROFESSOR O. J. MOOD— “ n hlßi
Dear Sir; Unsolicited. 1 send you tiii- cert, r
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and 1,., ‘
all the hair restoratives extant, and having i’ I 1 . 1 ’
any, I was induced, on hearing of y, m,-., “. 11,1
trial. I placed myselfin tlie hands of a barhev'"”
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and m.] if 1
tive then applied, and well rubbed in. 1 1 ]„, _’ “
glow. This I repeated every morning, and li
weeks tlie young hair appeared, atm ‘.’row ril J',! ll
August last till the present time, ami i, UO vv thbV-k,
and strong—soft aud pleasant to tli- tonc)"*'i
before, it was harsh and wiry, wlmt Util,. t i, * lle ”
and tliut little was disappearing v, n iuptiH v .
your restorative about twice a weekend sli a p,
ii good and perfect crop of liair. N\ ~q- j j | . l Jj 0ll “
these tilings—und who lias not? hut I .ve notIT
erto any case where any person’s imi: .v.i# rr lh i 1
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of i q„y. • ,* 111
ly gives me pleasure to record the n ult of niv *
once. I have recommended your pn. ‘.'nation mm’
and it already lias a large and genen . wale threii i
the Territory. Tho people here km, v it s ,
have confidence in it. The supply yi i s-ntu, I) 1
sale agents for tho Territory, is ncr. ly cxliaustVl
daily inquiries are made for it. Yu ‘deserve endit
your discovery; and I, for one, retu; i y ou mv !J’
fir the benefit it lias done me, for l -rtainlv j,,/’
paired long ago of ever effecting any m h rcs'iili
Yours, hastily
J. AY. BoR
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Lruggiits. sr |,
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a ministei
regular standing, and pastor of the CTthordox cl™
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentlem in of confe,
influence, and universally beloved,
„ avm. dyh
Brookfxk )>. Jan V> is**i
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir: Having made trial of yo if Hair R est
rative, it gives me pleasure to say that its effect
been excellent in removing inflammat on, dandruff. a
constant tendency to itching, with , hich 1 have'b
troubled from my childhood ; and li .. also restored
hair, which was becoming gray, to i ; original coin
have used no other article, with anvt Ring like the sa
pleasure or profit. Yours, trul .
lv. BRAGG.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5, lkij
Lear Silt: lam doing an extensive travel in the AV
aud South-western States, as general agent for Ada
American Linement, and would be glad if you would
vor me with a consignment of Professor AYnoi
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that 1 can
troduce it in many places were it is not known, as
head is a living testimony of its valuable property,in
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty yt
old, and my liair was almost white; i utai'iu'usin'gtli
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it i
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, an
would not bo without a bottle on ■ -md tor the prit
ten. I should be very glad to at ten ito any matteri
Hooted with the Hair Restorative. I have been for lift
years engaged in the same business, and will be gim
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
AVM. B. BROOME
■t® 3 ” Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadway, New Y'ork, and by all Druggists everywjj
All kinds of family patent medeemes for sale, dn:
best possible terms, at Professor AVoeil’s establish#
114 Market street, St. L uis.
For sale in Columbus at tlie Drugstore of
KIVLIN, THOMAS ,l CO.
Feb 29—3 m
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE
FOR 1856.
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MENS’ and Hoys Clothing—a lu -o’ j'D'ck 1
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Uentlemcn’s Furulsliiug Goods in r ‘cry variety
October 22. 1 y _______ —
MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods 1 • , r
Savannah, for Montgomery, Se) unwind om j; _
west of Columbus, Georgia, are infort icdtiiat i>.' 5 1
to care of
JOHN W. HOWABI, Agent-
Union Dray Company, Columbus, G rgta, *‘'‘L,"|:;
will be forwarded from the Depot pt ho ‘'a*- 11 - j
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Uontgoß’ .
at an expense, for transportation by 1 uny be*
points, of
T 5 cents per Ton (2 OO) *. , nf! .
which will save them 25 cents per t n. ns the
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge on dollar 1” ~.
The Union Dray Company is iunpl. respons ~
loss or damage, as univ be ascertain dby J' 0 ]r ,. r i.
lb'll & Cos.. Josiah Morris, and It. T. I hom.
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga.. to It. Fatten a®’
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. It. Sll ith. ( f
july 81
•JAMES J. TODD. ,
COMMISSION MERC HA:
No. 20 East Side Brot.d Street,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, •
CHOICE FAMILY GROCER!* .
Staple Dry Goods, Drugs. Patel' 1 <1 Jidnes,
ery, Tobacco, Ac. ;■ sO , p
COUNTRY’ PRODUCE HOUGH 1 AND •*
4tS“Ordersfor all article* promptly attenoe
article ordered is not in the Store it will l,l 1
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly
BACON JOKES* dfor *
4 FINE lot of Bacon doles justreceijed ® a l(j0 \
J\ by JAMES n*