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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared l>y N. \V. Seat, M. !)•
lirasoiin why it should Ik, used 111 ht<-u> I of all) other trent
mi nt In all Febrile affection*:
I at .—Economy of Time, — An only onc-unrnth
of the ordinary time is I’eij uirod to effect a cure.
td.—Ki'Oiioiny of Money.—A* It r -ts hut one
dollar.
:ird.—Kronomy of KeelluK—A* it navea the
ntiering of a long slckm-aa and the cenecqiiMiit treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain ot
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
ami that pleasant ill its effects.
Illi.—Eronnmy of Thought,—A* when
known, it Mill remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear frieud is sick.
Itln-Kronnmy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to he followed hy chronic disease.
Oth.-Kcnniimy of Life.— As the euro is effected
before ami without reducing flic patient, consequently
removing, in aeorres|indlng degree, all daugerof a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might la, added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and lasrsous In all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the tlrst attack, imt will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have tiacoruc reduced, corresponding of course
*o the nature of tile case at the time it is fi ret adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used Siam after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hail
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
I little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out any tiling that medicine hud no effect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many cases that he cun fully
reulizo the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, w'Wch would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
orguiiic 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 tiie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers In Uenerab
tin this subject I wish to be fully understood. Hy the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but ns they arise hy a great
variety of causes, mid in quite dissimilar constitutions
mid habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development nnd exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet ail are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that oi undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tiie pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that lain not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, London, whoso work on the “ Princi
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical col leges, anil consequently standard authority.
On page 834, lie says : —“We hear continually, both in
and out of tile profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Kntorie, and
so forth. Now. admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tiie effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he 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 1 would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you self about it “name;” if you have
lover, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
unll be weU nstead of any lilstlnctcharacter being devel
oped, sons to be properly named by the most scientific.
Tills assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visiuus ol ndud, but on experience at tiie bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under u great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at ouco without regard to name, nnd rest
assured you will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases nmy have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
uegloct, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued ill
all of the most prominent fevers, though tlie“Kulcs”
aud “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tiie sick.
Rules imjiortant to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in throo or four times its own
quantity of water, and may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure,
id. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always he free ventilation in tiie
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever tiie fever subsides,
or Is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, pntients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their oum natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak ; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
wbicli they may feel more or less interested, tint be left
quiet to nil intents nnd purposes.
Mb. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it us
plentifully, and as long as tiie patient desires and no
longer; they may conaist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, oitlior
cold or warm us parties may prefer or patients desire.
bib. Should patients experience any oppression or
taint ness 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
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face aud
breast may tie bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OK DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over l and under 2 years, “ 6to 16 •*
“ “ ‘2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ “ 8 “ 10 half to u teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonlul is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much ss young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, us u general ruli, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of leu years of age frequently having
taken full doses ; but for a little guide. 1 have given tiie
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
lie found agreeable in nil of its effects, the expectations
of tiie most sanguine realized, aud many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, ami
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remitfrut Fever.
Live a toasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tiie fever is evidently passing off'; tiiis
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as ore set forth in tiie
“ Rules.” 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 h ovols are particularly coustipated
or coutlued, give a el liar tie (see auxiliaries) with the
first |iorttou ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tiie influence of medicine —not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teuspoonsful
may be given at first with advautage, and even repented
in two hours —if it—the pulae—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect,
Itatbiug the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much m taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two toaspoousful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft thru only a tea
spoonful, io be discontinued ns the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined and it is frequently
vory difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
n i time should be lost to got them opeu, give some active
ailuutic with the “ Fluid'’ and repeat as may bo iioces
iry till it operates; enemas (Injections) nmy also be
mod to advantage: also mustard to the extremities, or
rletion (rubbingi with th* bands or flannel: also, rold
ippllcdkms to the head. Quinine may be added to tiie
” Field” If thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship anil Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As ibee fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general groat depression, there la
and i practical use iu separating them—at least so far aa
my traatmeut is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fhlly developed, a little patience will li required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeksuuder
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to oatablish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
atcaspoonful of •’ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
become” fuller or ht'ger in volume, then to be continued
•uce In six or eight hours till ths fever eutiral) subside*.
In hud oases, from throo to fivo grains each of </uinine
and oipswum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should Im- added to each dose. Tho
bowels should Ih; kept gently open, and small jsjrtioiiH
of some hepatic should lie given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very loose. Tho patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and luucilageuoua
drinks—snob as are in common use in sueli cases.—
Where the ekiu is very dry, sponging the surface as ili
rected iu bilious fever, will be found iwlvuutugeous.
Tonics should ls< used during convalescence, iu ull cases
wbicli have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live a teaspooiiliil of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boueset; or
ball the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, ut longer Intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The boueset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to be applied over the sent of pain; keep tho
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola oid Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to leurn the “mime,” whether it is one ut tho
oilier, or neither, us they ull commence with freer, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will lie no
trouble; there will b v but little eruption even iu small
pox. Tills, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bu regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short ; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On liiis I will stake
not only my reputation, but ull that I hold most dear;
besides, on tiiis subject, 1 have good authority; thut of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, tie suys, page 874;
“Vou may aliate the force of the eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the. pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission Unit it may
he done. I nave not only proven it may be, hut has
been done iu numerous eases that occurred on hoard
ship. See the account appended.
Give a teospoonful or more, according to the urgency
of the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
blit it should Is* giveu 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, us thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess iTOrleaus, the tongue
and I'aucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when ii was given iu teaspoonful doses eeery hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tiie 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 tbo throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all sueli cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.,
Tiiis heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
Tiie bowels of course should lie attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making u few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tiie ladies, will save them much pain and 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 ol much of its pains
and difficulties; it must bo tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by u 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 lor many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and lritability of the nervous as well ns the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth aud
quiet the system so that ono can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases,
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under tiiis head general
directions for all cases. As tho Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tiie
name it may boor 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
ho appropriate menus, 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
lime will ihen be lost As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due tiie fever, X call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tiie bowels are costivo, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first doso, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tiie
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations o£ hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ieo water,
if convenient, or somo cooling application, and bathe
the feet iu hot water; if tiie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tiie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will tie no trou
ble; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tiie patient has become re
duced : it’ there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do nay good; for tiiis purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias 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, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, aud then you will be 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, Ac., us physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found uo sueli necessity
when using tiie Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, l will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine l have referred to, viz
Cut lnrt ics.—Articles that purge or operate on tiie
bow els, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibiiious, Ac.: anything
known to be good for sueli purposes.
Hepat ten.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fflienee. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, uud so on; each may take his choice'and be suc
cessful.
Tunics.—Articles ‘bat give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Itone
sei or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.— Such as cheek the action of the
bowels. Isiudiumm and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not property astringents
which have the effect
Stimulants. —Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry iu treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “ dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” aud
“sedative” than known in the materia medica.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and w ill’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
PackrtslUp Duchess D’Orlraus.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the” following, viz
We took passage on the packetship Ductless d’Orleans
Oapt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France!
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust. 1 SSI, with over a hundred soul) on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the plivsicinn in charge, Dr. N\ W. Seat, with
anew remedy ofhls own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, ari estiug it in a few hours, and curirtg
in a vory short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty coses of small pox. some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fUllv
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. possesses Inestimable virtues. We never before
beard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness nnd certainty, or so little
trouble to iho nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death.’ The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed,
L. P. Fauki, S4 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Faixi, •• it ii
J. A. DeNormandy, Heaver county. Penn
T. A. DeNorxaxdt, East Liverpool. Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton. Commander.
Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle! Now Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Antidote to Malaria;
FOR TUB PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever uud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
toms ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
ami Jail Fever. General Debility, Night
sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
UAIiAR IA OH MIASMA.
riMIK.SK diseasesure common to many localities of the
J. United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, tiiey ull equally spriug iroui tho
same uiiasiiiul euuse. Tilt; great variety ot symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but us the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cuusc.
By till- laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is u re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. AH Malaria,
Whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same iu character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tiie atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tiie Anturiil Antidote to fflulariu,
which neutralizes tiie {loison whenever it comes in con
tact witli it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities tiie system affected hy it of its
baneful intliience, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any Imt the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its uso, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure lo malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ioiiH or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Nig lit Sweats,
which so often follow tiie administration of other niede
cines. Tiie 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 closh in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using tiiis arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE! in every part of
the United States, its success has 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 of its
introduction, they seemed incredible’ Jo many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tiiis account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tiie makers of them uniformly assert
they may bo taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now', as a proof that tiie 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 Harmlessness,
Tiie following certificate from one of tiie most celebrated
chemists jii the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine nnd Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i< a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to reliex'e tho 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
tiiis Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No clans of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents nnd
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, aud so destroy
tiie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet aud 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 tiiis medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibiiious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tho stomach
and free tho biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary,or there is costiveness, itMusT betaken
or the operation of tiie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution, —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates.) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over tiie
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, tiie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
Tiiis mode of exhibiting tiie Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tiie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Cure” blown in tiie
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tho copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tho proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely iton its
actual MERITS, wherever introduced and used. These
will lie considered snflicient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, K. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO..
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH ERN REM EDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & t’O.,
HAVE received l lie appointment from the proprietor
. for tiie sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
tiie medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has lieen pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherrv Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
tiie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, aud many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in tills country.
RECOMMENDATION S.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remediesfor Diseased Lungs, under tiie titles
of Sarsaparillas. l’ills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real Use in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
bo doing, 1 am acting most unprofessilmally, and derogn
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitiouers of Medicine. 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.
U. O. I\ oodman—Dear Sir: 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a lair trial ami am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. 1
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
IV. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation lias attaiued a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolve nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tho
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, aud recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. YY'e guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.', Columbus, Ga„
_ . , Only agents for this county.
February 6. 1
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OE
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE Cl RE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain ns a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhoden’ Fever nnd Ague Cure, or An
tidote to .Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1805.
I IAVING noticed tho certificate of chemical analysis
II given hy the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, iu i'uver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud 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 tiiis city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be ail that
the proprietor represents.
EDYYAKD S. WHEATON,
l’resd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tiie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, Juno 29, 1865.
i-laviug been informed 6t the illness of u poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month ut a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in ull four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perforin 70 Cures.
Constantine, Midi., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—f have just sent
an order to Ames A Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, itlias sold like” I lot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two buttles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a cose 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, aud they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but. the man came
to see me on tiie sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
.‘54 Buttles Perform :ll Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has ail been sold and created a large
demand tor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every ease.
We remain respectfully yours,
’ RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Y’our medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about live bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—-
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on tiie
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
tiie State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
. Pine Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Y'ourCuro for tiie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIiROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1865.
Mr. James. A. Rhodes—J laving been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
mouths since, nnd in spite of the different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever anil Ague Cure.—
Since tht time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
YVishing yjur msdicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREYVS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
YVe are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that YYm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsburo,
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 to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here lias been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Curo and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticf.llo, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes — Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about tiiree years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
’ YV. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R.,Ga., 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 ono bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. \y. A. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it iu every bottle of tiie 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
lect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tiie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 cau also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago wore reluctant even to
take tiie Cure on commission. Thev thought its great
claims and pretensions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
ol which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
filially newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than over attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tho warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in tiie United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tiie 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, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind ot intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. J.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlln, Thomas A r Co. are Distributing Agents fur the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as lxivlin, Thomas & Co.'gell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGII,
Agent at Uphaupec, Ala.
DANF6RTH & NAGEI ~
\Y ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. IV. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Reing an Original Discoverv. iuvolviuga
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
rever, 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, &C.
Also, agent 9 and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobtieeo-and Havana
CIGrARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1556.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CCL
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
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Professor Wood’s Hair Restorati I
JS, no doubt, the most wonderful discover) , f n •* ft
of progress, for it will restore permanently ,'B
to ils original color, cover the head of the Imih J B
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all dan l “‘'fl
itching, cure ull scrofula and other cutaneous 1,1 V
sncli *s sculdhead, etc. It will cure, as ifby in
vous or periodical headache; make the hair
aud wavy,and preserve the color perfectly i
from falling, to extreme old age. ’ ’ fl
YVe conld give the testimony of more tfi an . \
died thousand to tiie truth of every word we hn ‘'fl
ten. bee circular ami the following: lVe "B
The following is from a distinguished member J
medical profession : r ot tfl
St. Paul, j n i ~..■
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— ‘
Dear Sir : Unsolicited. I send you tiiis certifies!
ter being nearly bald for a longtime, and bavin!!’ m
all the liair restoratives extant, and having no r • ■
any, I was Induced, on hearing of yours, to li M
trial. I placed uiyselfin the hands of a barber i 9
my head rubbed with a good st iff brush, and the p fl
tive then applied, and well nibbed in, till t|,o scab ■
glow. This I repeated every morning, and inriß
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew ranidh i !■
August last till the present time, and is now tbid i ‘fl
and strong—soft and pleasant to tiie touch'ivi
before, it was harsh and wiry, wliat little then! u ‘ ‘ B
and that little was disappearing v, ry rapidly | !■]
your restorative about twice a week, and shall sou ! B
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now. if I ] mil ‘,B
these tilings—and who has not? but have not swn i B
ei'to any case where any person’s liair was renlh | .T';
ed by any of tiie hair tonics, etc., of tiie day; aiid !t"!B
iy gives me pleasure to record the result of m\ . ‘B
ence. I have recommended your preparation t,’, !!h B
and it already has a large and general sale tliromdßi
tiie Territory. The people here know its .B
have confidence in it. The supply you sentus.asw],B
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausted fl
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve •reiijt'B
, your discovery; andJ, for one, return yon nn ,i,,8
for the benefit it has done me, for I certainly bad ,B
paired long ago.of ever effecting any such result B
Yours, hastily, i
j. iv. ii }\j,B
Firm of Bond & Kellog, Druggists, St VB
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a nitnistnß
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox cliurß
at liroukfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of oonsijeraß
influence, and universally beloved. “1
„ WM. DVKfiB
Brookfield, Jan V> =,'■
PROFESSOR WOOD— ’
Dear Sir: Having made trial of your Hair l{< , t B
ratlve. it gives me pleasure to say. that itseikctlß
been excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff,anß
constant tendency to itching, with which Ihavvkß
troubled from my childhood ; and has also restored B
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color B
have used no other article, with anything like the -B
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly, 1
‘J. K. DR AGO I
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 6, lb;B
Dear Sir: I am doing an extensive travel in Iliewß
and South-western States, as general agent fur Ailaß
American Linement, and would be glad if you wonldß
vor me witli a consignment of Professor lVoodß
Hair Restoi’atix’e, as I feel assured that 1 canß
troiluce it in many places were it is not known, as B
head is a living testimony of its valuable property. mB
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty yiß
old,and my liair was almost white; but after using ttß
half pint bottles, my liair is as beautiful auburn as it B
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance. anß
would not bo without a bottle on hand tor the giicß
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter <1
m eted with the Hair Restorative. I have lieen for tiftcß
years engaged in the same business, and will tie gladß
hear from you soon. Very respectfully, 1
IVM. B. ISROOMii.B
4®* Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everywheß
All kinds of family patent tnedecines for sale, on tfl
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's eatablishmeß
114 Market street, St. Leuis.
. For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of |
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Feb 29—3 m ■
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COMMISSION MERCHA>
No. 26 East Side Broad Stree ,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
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