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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, j
Prepared toy Vi. \V. Meat, M. D.
Iximjiiu wliy it i-liould bo used instead ol'any other treat
ment in all Febrile affections:
It Economy of Time. —An only one-seventh ‘
■t the ordinary time ie required to effect a cure.
td.— Kroiioiuy of Money. —Ah it cunts but one
dollar.
:ird.— Economy of Feeling.— As it Haven the
siifliiriiig of a long sickness and the coitHequunt treat
ment; tile annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of thofluid being neeenary,
ami that pleasant in its clfectH.
I t la.- Kconoiny of Thought.— As when
known, it will remove all dreud and anxiety at present
e xisting, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.— Kconomy of Health.—Ah the system
is nut reduced, and consequently racked; nor is tile fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
lit li. Kconomy of Life.—As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might lie added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions id life.
The ulhivo reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*u the imtlire of the case at tile time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in ail ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons ran scarcely realize that they Inal
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with lever, and if so, “it was trifling
a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nolliing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine bad aouffect.” The general
impression on tin* subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
ns naturally its men think at all; and it iH not until
the individual lias witnessed many eases that lie call fully
realize the truth; and even then lie may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
Ia thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successful in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
i ilf, as trie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment hi hucii cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have culled a “synopsis.”
lie marks on Fevers In (.cnerab
On lids subject I wish to be fully understood. Ity the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in iputu dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit n variety of forms or types;
yet all arc distinguished by tile same general character
istics that ol undue excitement in tlm circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
qiiancy in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the Hkin,
debility, Ac.
To show Hint l am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ l’rluci
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text book ill many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardauthority.
<>u page Kilt, he says;—“We hear continually, both in
iiud out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public. Typhus Fever, Bruin Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, ls>w Fever, Nervous Fever,
.sc. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Uncoils Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uastrc-Euteric, and
su forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various I'm ins. I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is taut und hurtful. It
encourages a dis|Hisitiou, already too prevalent, to pi-e
----s ribo for a disease according to its name. There is no
hue of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yoni self about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at, mire iih hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinctcharacter being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut oil experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and liaugerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, cither by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
ns briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Hides”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Ilules important to be observed in alt rases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, ami limy be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
ti nonce.
.'id. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently pausing off'; to be resinned when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be 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,
> til their own natural feedings, independent of till 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 be left
quiet to all intents ami purposes.
6th. Fluids should lio allowed, while giving it ns
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
titli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness alter the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion thorn to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be lmtheil in cold water; either ol” which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF BOSKS.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
” over 1 ami under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ “5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persous over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
n teaspoonl'ul is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, us a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those often years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, I have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of tlie most sanguine realized, nud uiauy perfectly
astonished. My object in lieiug thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ids
sei vances.
Billons or Brinlttmt Fever.
Give a teasiionful of “ Fluid” (sec rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, witli such observances as are set forth iu the
‘•Rules.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and wiiile giving tlie “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
Iflu any case tlie towels no particularly constipated
or routined, give (see auxiliaries) with the
first porliou ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
; > the influence of medicine—not easily operated on hy
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcaspoonsful
may he given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—tlie pulse*—has not been softennl,
thus allowing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
mp.raturc the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
‘Witvr, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much In taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two ti-tuqi'iomdiil and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as tho fever subside,. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no i line should be lost to get them open, give some active*
cathartic with the “ Fluid” aud repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; cuemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to tlie extremities, or
Irietiou (rubbiug) with tbe hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may to added to tlie
*■ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship nud Putrid
or Spotted Fever,
As these fevers are all of out* character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, tlie pulse
small and wiry, witli a general great depression, there is
no practical use in se|mrating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will to required: still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will to necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a roaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
once in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from threo to livo grains oath of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic und stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept gently open, and small portions
of some lie.palvc should lie given occasionally, even
t bough tlie IsTwelh should bo very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mucilage-nous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cpses.—
Where tlie akin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teaspoonful of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bom-set; or
half tile quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at lunger intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The bonoset tea should he given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentatious, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to lx-applied over the neat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Hulteolu and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the must prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name.,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they uil commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern tlie fever and there will be no
trouble; there will bo hut little, eruption eveu in small
pox. This, to most minds, is u new idea, and doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this X will stake
not only my reputation, lint all that l hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; tliut of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
“ You may abate tlie force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tile number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Hero is tlie admission ttiat it may
lie done. I nave not only proven it muy be., hut bus
been done in numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See tlie account appended.
(Jive a teaspoonl'ul or more, according to tlie urgency
of the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
Imt it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
Jn one case, on tlie ship Duchess d’Orleang, the tongue
und fuucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonl'ul iloseH every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the tlirout was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone.-
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best yarijle, in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and aiaruiing
malady to which the mother is liable, w ill yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single doge or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need bo entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain und suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose andretiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of tlie ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sootli and
quiet the 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, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name, it may be or ought to lie 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
be appropriate means, and these soliuid be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
timo will then bo lost. As the *,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (sec auxili
aries) witli the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
witli diarrhoea, give something known to lie good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tho
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to tlie part; if
violent (lain in the 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 hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the Nttline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief ami aid the medi
cine in takiug effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble ; if the patient httH been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea ami vomiting, that must to
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlie stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give tho “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat ail the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other cireumstauces, giving tlie
“ Fluid” at tlie same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
havo seeu. aud then you will to astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement,
AuxlllaricH.
Partieß may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, He., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I havo found no such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat luirtics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to bo goodforsuch purposes.
Hepalics.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, ;>oi tal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on hy the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tlie “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
flnence. And olio may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take liis choice and he suc
cessful.
Tiiiitoq.-Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs, lbme
set or thorongliwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astrlngeuts.-Suiii as check the action of the
towels. Liudanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulant a.—Articles tliut raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie best:
ginger, Spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are ail mole
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a better “ dia
phoretic,'’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” ‘-relaxant” and
“sedative” than kuown in tho materia mediae
I shall not tax tlie reader with u long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packrtsliip Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot to classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the'following, viz—
We took passage on the packetship Duchess d’Orleant,
Capt Hutton, then lying in tlie port of Havre. France,
ami bound for New York. 81ic sailed on the 9th of Ain
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 Scat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric 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-niue days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw duriug said passage, we are fully
convinced that tlie medicine ased by Dr, Seat on the oc
casion. possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or rood of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, prouiptness amt certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death! The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed.
E. P. Farm, 84 Pearl street. New York
E. G. Fabri, i* u a „ ‘
J. A. DeNormandy. Beaver couutv, Penn
T. A. DeNormandy, East Liverpool. Ohio. ’
.... . . . , Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W.S. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat, M. D.
A®- Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y, City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ol
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Uebility, Niglit
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAXiAXTIA OR MIASMA.
riMIKSK diseases are common to many localities ot the
I Lnitt-d States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring trom tlie
same miasmul cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but us tiie
cause is tlie same, they will ull equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the law sos Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, tiiere is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
w hether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is the same ill character anil effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to ull who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is iu the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Maluria,
which neutralizes tlie poison whenever it comes iu con
tact with it, even iu tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tiie following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check tlie ague in personsFNvlio 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.
Iu its operation upon tlie poison iu 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 DfhllHy and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mode
cines. Tlie 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 in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
froln 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
tlie 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 tlie date of Its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for agin- sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than tiie disease
they subdue, ami when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire super-added
to the pool- sufferer’s first complaint.
Oil 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
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire llannleusuess,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle :
New York, June 11, 1855.
“X have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance iu its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D„ Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the Iranian family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing tlie taking of other medicines w hich 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 ns tiie one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one anl
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlie
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of whicli is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
tlvis is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tlie operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —In certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of tho Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates.) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over tho
drags of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
nud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise ho
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is tlie name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made toy Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
.J. S. PEMBERTON <fc CO.,
UAVK received tlie appointment from tlie proprietor
for the sole agency of
AV oodman's Cherry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that lias created such an excitement at tlie
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
tlie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS,
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of tlie
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
of Sarauparillas, Pills. Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one tliut contains articles of
Ural L’se in J'idmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, l am acting most iinprofcssiunally.and deroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciuc. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. 0. Woodman— Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial anil am well pleased with its ef
fects: better than any other article I ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason. M. D.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
ami its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other ottered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also ho found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is tlie only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherrv Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
A#"Price —One Dollar a bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON & CO., Columbus, Ga„
Only ageDts for this county.
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UN PARALLELED SUCCESS) OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OB
ANTIDOTE TO M All ARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS l
See what tiie President of the Pharmaceutical society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever und Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St, Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 18a5.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. J. li. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver 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 the mediciuc. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Ilatl tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tlie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias 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 us four months
luive now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1856.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. —Dear Sir: — l have just sent
an order to Ames <fc Halliday tor 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
lias sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld 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 Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tlie sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
144- Bottles Perform 2-1 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. I>. Ycrriiigtou.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases inny be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
11l Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1805.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success iu this neighborhood. I
have about live 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 1 took the respon. ibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come biu-k, and as l am almost out
of tlie article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and 1 will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure to me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Midi., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure lor the Fever
and Ague has liras far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled witli the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately fonr
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHKOP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
l 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 yjur in -dieine the success that it merits,
T remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are notin tlie habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of tlie afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who lias it for sale, in
forms us that be sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to he good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, lioonsbnro,
Ml. 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 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
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used tiie same Balsam some time without relief
until lie got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y'ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about threo 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.
’ ‘ \V. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. U. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A.HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the 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 all to have
tlie Fever aud Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tho Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of whicli 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove tlie fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie C'roxvning'tilory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a Dottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons. not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow- Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, niglit sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas &(Co, are Distributing Ageuts for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.’scll at
the very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee. Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEI,
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
S’. W. SEAT, M. D., Sew Y'orlt,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system railed
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Jfco.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Aster
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1,185 C.
KIVLIN. THOMAS & < O.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
uiost extraordinary medicine of tlie age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th iustant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
Professor Wood’s Hair Restorati I 1
r 8, no doubt, tlie most wonderful discovery ,f o ‘ 11
J of progress, for it will restore permanently ‘V ‘"'B
to its original color, cover tlie head of tin. } r ‘ •*!“•’ V
most luxuriant growth, remove at once ail“j.
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaneousfl
such as scald head. etc. it will cure, as if l,y ~ “■ ‘H
vous or periodical headache; make the hair
and wavy, and preserve the color pcrfei tlv. S
from falling, to extreme old age.
We could give tlie testimony of more than I
dred thousand to tlie truth of every word \ve
ten. See circular and the following : mv ’
Tho following is from a distinguished mein),,,. ,1
modicul profession: !*d
B't. Paul, Jim i
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD —
Dear Sik: Unsolicited, i send you tlii c.i-tifi,...i J
ter being nearly bald for a long time, ami ‘ ■
all the hair restoratives extant, and ham, , ■
any, l was induced, on hearing of yours, m
trial, i placed myself in tlie hands of a bar), r'l,
my head rubbed with a good stiff 1 brush, and tin’ H
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till tin- si-'IT'M
glow. This I repeated every morning, Hlll j
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew ruiiiip, I
August last till tho present time, and is now iffi,; T|
and strong—soft and pleasant to tlie toui-li- ■
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little then’ “ fl
and tliut little was disappearing v, iy rapidly. | W
your restorative about twice a week, ami shall bin.ra.fl
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now .if | | l:il j ‘ “'H
those tilings—and who has not? hut, have not sw-ii t ■■
erto any case where any person's hair was rcrlfi |’ “ *1
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of tlie ,| ; , v:
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of )„■ fl
ence. I have recommended your preparation to
and it already lias a large and general sale tlm,
the. Territory. Tho-people here know its efcrtffl
have confidence in it. The supply you sent us.as will
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhwiq't,! ‘.|
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve'i-nditl
your discovery; and 1, for one, return you tin tk„|
IV r the benefit it lias done me, for 1 certainly’ ba<i
paired long ago of ever effecting any such result |
Yours, hastily, 1
Firm of Bond & Kcllog, Druggists
The undersigned, ReV.J. K. Bragg, is a niinisi,. r H
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox ~|,R | |
at Brookfield, Mass, lie is a gentleman of -mi,
influence, and universally beloved. *1
Brookfield, Jan p>
PROFESSOR WOOD —
Dear Sir: Having made trial of your Hair
rative, it gives me pleasure lo say, tliut itsefatl
been cxeelleiitin removing inflammation, damlriill.;u|
constant tendency to itching, with which ] li ~i 1
troubled from my childhood ; and has also restored |
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color. ■
have used no other article, with anything like the sj|
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly, j
114 Market st., St. Louis, Marchk,;,B
Dear Sir: I am doing an extensive travel iu tlie w!
and South-western States, as general agent farAdal
American Lim-nieut, and would be glad if you would I
vor me witli a consignment of Professor Wood!
Ilair Restorative, as I feel assured tliut I,!
troduce it in many places were it is not known, aril
head is a living testimony of its valuable property, in ■
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty c!
old,and my hair was almost white; but after using ihA
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it v.l
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance,mifl
would not be without a bottle on hand for the price!
ten. 1 should be very glad to attend to any matter nil
nected with the Hair Restorative. ! have been tor till!
years engaged in the same business, and will he dad I
hear from you soon. Very respectfully, 1
WM. B. BP.OOME.B
HGf* Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis. Missouri. I
Broadway, New York, and by ajl Druggists everyivln-t
All kinds of family patent luedecines for sale, unit
best possible terms, at, Professor Wood’s c-.-talili-lir.-n
114 Market street, St. L- uis.
For sale in Columbus at tlie Drug Store of
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
Feb 29—3 m
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTS
FOR 185 G.
riMIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plante
_1 will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus firth
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs t
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, it
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in th
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tlie li.ni
ing States, and especially Alabamians, tlie past history i
tlie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
1 n tlie first place, we remark to our friends and rendu
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the PuMi.-h
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our ren
emphatically, that iu future tlie Cotton Planter -ball n
sue promptly by the first day ofeacli month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition”
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in tlie triuuipbau
success of tlie first Annual Fair of the Alabama slu'd
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to lii
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It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, an
by the members of the Society, tliut the l’lautcrs am
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabamt
will rally eu masse to the support of Alabama’s only in
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tlie Organ of the
bama State Agricultural Society, tliut its efficiency an
he unfettered in the great work of developing the ia
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tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the Font!
we feel assured we shall be able to visit oar patrons.
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profit.
Every family in the country, whatever mey !•' hit
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cause there is no reading matter published to the wort
so innocent, and at tho same time so practically I !
ble in ail tlie walks of life as that obtained in a good tan
cultural Periodical. Tlie American Cotton I’hiuti-r a
issue promptly by the first day of tlie month, it will <
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per, with new und fair typo, securely stitched mol ti' l " l
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustaine.l.
heretofore, by ageutlemuu of practical experience-
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance •? : ”
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ter, or containing remittances, ordering the puptr. in
to oddreßaeil to Dr. N. li. Cloud, Dockland I ■ 4 *
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CLOTHING WAREHOUSE)
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Stole Broad Street.
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a largo stork to •’
from, Huited to every clans und condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every
October 2‘J. ly
MONTGOMEKV, SELMA AD B* gB
RIVER, ,
MERCHANTS and others bringing good) y (
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and ntli'’ ,
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that nj” 1 >
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent. .
Union Dray Company, Columbus. Georgia. ! 1 ‘‘ l a
will be forwarded from tlie Depot of the “"’"'"v i;, ,u
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Moiitgo' ll ' I *. H
at an expense, for transportation by Dray l"’t"''’ 1
points, of
75 cents per Ton (3000) lbs. (
which will save them 25 cents per toil, as th*’
Rail Rond Co.’s contractors charge one dollar l'j ■ ,’ t ,
The Union Dray Company is amply r. , sl | U' 11 ' ’ ‘
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by r il ’ ‘’ , r
Bell & Cos., Josiuli Morris, and R. T. Thom. ‘.,]
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, 4iu.. to ii. Fatten am
Ruse: und at Selma, Ala., to T. u. Smith. ~
jnly 31
JAMES J. TODD, .
COMMISSION MKHCH-V>
No, 20 East Bide Broad Street.
COLUMBUS, GEORGI A.
DEALER IN
CHOICE FAMILY UROCEBB;
Staple Dry Goods, Drugs. Patent Medicines.
ery. Tobacco. Ac. Ac. u ,oli
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND A l, j,.|
all articles promptly attended fe- ,
article ordered is not in tiie Store it will I'*’ 1’
ami shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly
MULLET KISH.
j BBLS Mullet Fish, just received and
