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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared b.- IV. W. Srl* M. I).
hi Hsutis why it should be used instead of any other treat
ment In all Febrile affoctio iih :
I at.— Kronomy of Time.—Ah only nne-serrj,dh
~f ihe ordinary time in required to effect a cure.
td.—Kconoiny of Money.—As it e.ists but one
dollar.
3rd.—Kronomy of Keeling.—Ah it save* the
suitering of a long nick newt and the consequent trout
inent; the annoyance of taking nauseating ilohoh of
inedid i•, their disagreeable operation, und the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pi meant in ite effecte.
tlh.- Kconomy of ThouKhl, Ak when
known, it will remote all dread and auxlety at preHent
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend ia nick.
Atla.—Kc-onomy of Health.—Ah the system
ia not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to bo lollowed by chronic disease.
(ith.—Kr onomy of Life.—As tliecureßeflected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a total
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life
Tho above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediatn treatment on tile first attack, but will
apply With equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of (lie ease at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual und perma
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when used soon ufter
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wer • not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
oul anything—that medicine had noeflecl.” The general
impression on the subject of lever is such, that thoughts
uot unlike the above follow the cure of u common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed ninny eases that he can 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
been thus successful iu 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 successml in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ f luid'’ passes
oft. as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such canes that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Krmni-ksoii Fevers Iu tienernl*
On this subject 1 wish to be fully understood, lly the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
anil other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and In quite dissimilar constitution*
ami habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general chiua* fer
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
queiicy iu the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am uot wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, ! quote flout the etdebrafed i'ruf. T. Watson,
of King's College, l.iimlon, whose work on the “ Princi
ples und I’ractlcuof Physic” is a text book in many of
■ air medical colleges, and consequently standarUauthurity.
On page 834, lie says:—“We hear continually, liotli in
and out of tlio profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Ily the public. Typhus Kevur, Drain Fever,
bilious Fever, I’utrld Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic. Adynamic, Oastro-Kntertc, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is had anil hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe lor a disease according to its mime. Them is no
line 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 sumo cause.”
The above ia a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
np or troubling you self about a “name;” If yon have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well .nstead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to ho properly named by tho most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons und climates. Hour this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
ing ami dangerous levers. But as cases may have bo
coinu developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible tho proper course to bo pursued in
all of the most prominent lovers, though the “ Rules”
and “Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
A'uitJ important to be observed in all cases in using Ihe
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must bo froe from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo freo ventilation in tile
sics roum,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
ti ueuce. *
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is ovideutly passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
dreumstanoes.
Ith. Win n the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned aa to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to cenverso, read or take any exercise whatever
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or loss interested, but be left
quie to all Intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long ns the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, cither
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
6th. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so iis to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has 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 and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All person ( over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful Is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much ns young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
taketi full doses; but for a little guide, 1 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 the most sanguine realized, and tunny perfectly
astonished. My object in hoing thus particular is, that
tho full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
UUions or Remittent Fever.
Give a tcaspoulul of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off: this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“ Rules.” but should there be promluent local symp
toms, or known locul existing causes, they should be
attuuded to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Sy uopsis.
If in any case the b wol* are particularly constipated
or confined, give a • ohartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must bo opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is uot particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine —not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcaspoonsful
may be given at first with advantage, and even ie|a*ated
in two hours—ls It—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine lias takeu effect.
bathing 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 iu taking effect.
Cmigcstlve Fever.
Give two taasp ionsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside*. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate iu tills disease,
no time rliouUl be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat ns may be neces
sary till It operates: enemas (injections'! may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with tlie hands or fiannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever. Typhus. Mitpniiil Putrid
or kpoltid Fever.
As these fevers arc all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small tuid wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. Iu these low fevers, w hen
fully developed, a little patience will bo required; still
comparatively little, ns they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced —whieh may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid ’ every two hour*, till tho pulse
become* fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
oooe in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bail cases, from three to five grains ascii of quinine
and eu/isicuiu (Cayenne pepper; or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be milled to each dose. The
bowels should bo kept gently open, and small portions
of some liepalu should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should lie very loose. Tho patient
should lie sustained by nourishing ami mucUagenous
drinks—such as are iu common use in such cases.
Where the skin is very dry,'sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will in- found advantageous.
Tonics sin hi Id lie used during convalescence, in ail eases
which have heroin,, reduced
Pl*-. iiiiKiniu, Typhoid Pin- union in, l.mig
or Winter Fever.
Give a tea-js sin till nf the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of Isibeset; or
hall tiie quantity may tie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, lobe applied over the seat ol pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Itubeohi sml Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
anil Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with lever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
diff< is hue little from that ol common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with freer, but
treat It at once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will Is* but little eruption even in small
pox. Tills, to most minds, is anew idea, ami doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will lie rul short; attended with hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, und that there is no necessity of
Its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation. lint all Unit I bold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; tiial of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 871:
“Von may.abate the force of tin* eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the puytidej by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission mat it may
lie done. I nave not only proven it may lie, but has
been done jn numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See the account appended.
Give a teuspooniu) or more, according to tiie urgency
of tils case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once iu two hours it necessary, until the feversub
sides —though out* or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should lie giveu and repented sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tiio throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may lie used, and the
surface bathed, as though* advisable.
In one case, on tin* ship Duchess d'Urlcans, the tongue
and fa lieu, were so much swollen thst Hie patient cuuld
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on hi* tongue, drop by drop, till ho could swallow,
when ii was given in Uasp* uful doses every hour, till
all anana.ng symptom* disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was resinned so as t. enable him to take 11 oilr
lshi(*nl in siseil twelve houre by tile Fluid alone.—
l sod h* wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the .
best peiTOit in all such cases.
PiM-rpornl or Cliildbrd Fever.
Till’ heretofore painful, dangerous aud alarming
malady to which tile mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid w ith sueh readiness, as to seem
to tic of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teasjKionful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need Is* entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time, it should lie re
peated as long as the fever continues, as iu other cases.
The bowels of course should bo attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot retrain from
making a few generul remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain ami suffering. It
is to inform them of tho happy effect of tlie Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
ami difficulties; it must be tried to in* appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient ami
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the niostsoofany medicine known, its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie 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 sooth and
quiet tiie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many oases.
Synopsis,
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Klectric Fluid
will change the condition called tever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to he 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 romoved in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection witli it,, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, l call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first, dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
“ith diarrhoea, give something known to lie good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
•‘Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
u mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if tho fever is very high, skin
dry and liot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface witli water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar und water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlie medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; it tin* patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good: for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose: when the
stomach has settled, give tin* “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as y on 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, and then you will lie astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Forties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics. Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found wo such necessity
when using the Fluid, aud to be fully understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz;—
Cathartic*.—Articles that purge or operate on the
boxvcls, such as castor oil. salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, nntibiliuns, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatic a.—Any thing 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 iu connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another blue
moss the third, podophyllln—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on: each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strength, -mcli
as quinine, various barks. roots and bitter herbs. Rone
sot or thorough wort is one of the best used in levers
Astringent*.— Sueh as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly* astringents
Which have the effect.
Stimulant*.—Articles that mise or excite the
system, i'apxieum (Cayenne ;a*pper) is one of tlie Iw-t
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences m e all more
or loss Stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
us.si, but the Negative LUwtrtc Fluid is a better *■ diil
phorctie.” “anodyne.” “diuretic.” “relaxant” and
•• sedative” than known in the materia imdica.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly ou the results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one Instance of success, that outlie
Packet ship Due he** D'Orlrwus.
which cannot lie claused among ordinary certificates
We, the undersigned, certify to the* following, ii*—
We took passage on the packetship Duchess d'Orh ans
Capt Hutton, then lying in tiie port of Havre. France',
and bound tor New York. She sailed on the slth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred soul* iu board, uiostlv
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. X. W. Scat, witli
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Klee
trie Fluid, with which lie scorned to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there werealn'ut eighty cases of small pox,‘some fever,
Ac., and nut a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine tisod by Dr. Seat on tlie oc
casion, possesses Inestimable virtues. Wo never liefore
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled witli
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox and fever on board, and not a death’ The
faet speaks for itself.
I Signed.
K. I*. Kauri, 84 IVarl street. New York.
E. G.Fabri, “ •• .. i.
d• A. DfNokminm, Denver countv, Penn.
T. A. DkNorsi ixnv. Fast liverpool, Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
Tlie above statement is correct.
W. S, Huttos, Commander.
Wm. Marston. First Mate.
New York. Aug.. 1852.
N. W. Skat. M. D.
♦#■ Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. V. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
iliiodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
tin Antidote to Malaria;
l-'OK ‘i'llhi PREVENTION AM) CURE
(II K*ver and Ague, or ( bill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Dili,*u- I*i*vers, accompanied by Typhoid .Symp
tom* : Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and .liiii Fever, General Debility, Night
,>weuts, and all other forms oi disease
IVUICII HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAZjAXAIA. or miasma.
rpn I.m; diseases are common to many localities ol the
1 i oiled States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, llii't or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasirial cause. Tlie great variety of symptoms aud
forms ol disease is owing principally to difference ill age,
sex, constitution und habits ol the sufferers; but as tlie
cause i* lira -ame, they will all equally yield too remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy tie laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud lor ** very di****as<*, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, *n* in other words a specific remedy. All .Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition ol aniiuul and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tin* same in character and effect; is a poi-
I son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posite.-. there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public, *
Tlie Natural Antidote to Maluriu,
which neutralizes tin* poison whenever it comes in con
tact w itli it. even in tho open uir, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected hy it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the followingextraordinary results from it* use:
It will instantly cheek the ague in persons yvho have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tlio direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; tho patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in ils operation upon the poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlio disease is cured, it
w ill entirely prevent the accession of
General Debilily und Night Sweats,
which so often follow* the administration of other mode*
cities. The patient at once begins to reover appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By it* use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics. ami all laboring people may be using this arti
cle sis II
Prevent ive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them tlie most valuable part of the
year.
bince tiie introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations w ere made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tin* most candid minds, because nil tlie resources ol’
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilions
diseases; and what was still worse tor ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, galicine, &c.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are snperadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers ol’ them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, evefi 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 ami Entire Harmlessnesu,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists m the United States has been obtained, and a
cbpy 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 and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tho constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIIUTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i* a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remeny not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one aril
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie 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. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must hl taken
or tlie operation of tho antidote will he seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution* —In certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it. after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained iu the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exjsised to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put lip have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) ami the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced ami used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. 1,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10. 1850. ly Druggists.
A S< U ITH ERN REMEDY.
Mmle by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
.1. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,
I I AYE received the appointment from the proprietor
J L for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns living far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant coti
tnine the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamiue.
tho pure decoction ot ii ilil Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than anv
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9. 1855.
Dear Sir- The public generally are fully aware of liie
thousands of remediesfor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought io their notice through the newspapers tiy
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are alfllotcd, to use one that contains articles of
Heal I'se in Futmnnary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most uiiprofeasionally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science mid the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
use,l with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1865.
O. O. Woodman— Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its el
icits; better than any other article I ever met with. I
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen Kit
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. Eor
coughs, colds, and iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tin* medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
mid its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As un appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it w ill
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine tlmt
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by tlie lending
Physician* of Now York eitv. Jtverv Iwittle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tin* money refunded. We guaran
tee it to Ik* 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„
Onlv agents for this county
February 6.
GREAT TLiIUMPHtS
and
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVEIt AND AGUE CURE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See Whut the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of .Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, .Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
. given hy tlio celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ap
plications fur it, I was induced to send to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, aud to whom 1 ran refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to be all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had fixe Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tlie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health ami strength, and as lour months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency nf Hie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles ou hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I 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, hut the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has ail been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicugo, 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 case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cxires.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay*,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come hack, and as 1 am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gloss of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure*to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —Your Cure for the F’ever
and Ague lias 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, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it lias been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your F’ever and Ague Cure.—
Since thst time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jnr m ‘dicinn the success that it merits,
T remain truly yourß,
TIIGMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ F'ever and Ague Cure.”
We are not In the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. 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, Boonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
iu the tamily 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 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. 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 the practice
of Medicine here lor about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
per/eet success. Respectfully yours,
’ ‘ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11. C. R. R.. Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by* its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. ‘ W. A.HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
itiu every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly ns possible into every town und village
in tiie United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. .1. R. Chilton, ot New York, certifies to its per
iod innocence, it is therefore optional with nil to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. Tliev thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
ot which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
tilt any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its tree use as a preventive. Thus protected bi
asing a bottle or two during the warm and sicklv sea
sons, uot a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Y'ellow 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 quirk and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life aud strength to alt
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened bv
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMF.S. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, H. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN. THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
(ia.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thoman tfc*Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as kivlin, Thomaa A Co.'sell nt
tho very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphntipee, Ala.
I)ANFORTH & NAGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID
Prepared only by
N. W . SEAT, M. ii., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
_ ... NEW PRINCIPLE
i> which the too positive condition of the Hvstein called
tever. is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
ami without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNEB & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINKS, &c*.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Yosey Street, rear of the Astor
House, N EIY YORK.
New Y'ork, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN. THOMAS 4k CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
be ‘ n receipt of five gross on the 10th instant, i
Physicians are requested to call early
February 5. 3 ’
■ j ftiitisyi
Professor Wood’s Hair Restoran
IS, no doubt, the moat wonderful discovery f
of progress, for it will restore permanently
to its original color, cover the head of tlie ImU*’ 1
must luxuriant growth, remove at once all d,,!v w ‘ l
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutaneous er
such us scald head, etc. It will cure, as if by c 1 '*
vous or periodical headache; make the hair soft i 1
aud wavy, and preserve the color perfectly ar„t ,i ,
from falling, to extreme old age. Ull| (*t
We could give the testimony of more than or,
dred thousand to the truth of every word we h, “
ten. See circular and the following : *
The following is from a distinguished niemh,.,* f
medical profession: 01
PROFESSOR O. J. WOOD— ’ ACl ’ Jttn ’ ’’
DearSih: Unsolicited. I send yon this certifies
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and havin’
all the hair restoratives extant, and having no f* H
any, I was induced, on hearing of yours to ,*,“ 1
trial. I placed myself in the hands of a barber ..s ■
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and the R “
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till the scab
glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and in tt
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew rartidi ■
August last till the present time, and is now thick
and strong—soft and pleasant to the touch* 1
before, it was harsh and wiry, what little there vu ”
and that little was disappearing v, ry rapidly i ,0,?
your restorative about twice a week, and shall son v
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if I had“j
these things—and who has not? hut have not seen 1
erto any case where any person’s hair was really 1 1
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of the day; aiiii it
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of m v
ence. I have recommended your preparation to on
and it already has a large and general sale through
the Territory. The people here know its effect,
have confidence in it. The supply you sentus isni 1
sale agents for the Territory, is ‘nearly exhausted ,
daily inquiries are made for it. You deserve credit
your discovery; and I, for one, return you myths
fir the benefit it lias done me, for I certainly had' 1 ”
paired long ago.of ever effecting any such result ’
Y T ours, hastily,
Firm of Bond A Ivellog, Druggists,^sflS
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is a minister
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthordox cliur
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman of consider#
influence, and universally beloved.
WM. liVKH
Brookfield, Jan. 12 lty
PROFESSOR WOOD
DEAR Sir : Having made trial of your Hair Rut
rat ive, it gives me pleasure to say, that its effect
been excellent in removing inflammation, dandruff at
constant tendency to itching, with which I have h
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 theea
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. BRAfiO.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5,1855
Dear Sir : I am doing an extensive travel iu tlie IV
and South-western States, as general agent for Ada
American Linement, and would be glad if you would
vor me with a consignment of Professor Wool
Hair Restorative, as I feel assured that I can
troduce it in many places were it is not known, a*
head is a living testimony of its valuable property, in
storing the hair to its natural color. lam forty ye
old,andmy hair was almost white; but after using th
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn as it 1
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance, at
would not be without a bottle on hand for the pric
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any matter c
uected with the Hair Restorative. I have been for lift
years engaged in the same business, and will be glai
hear from you soon. Y’ery respectfully,
WM. B. BROOME
Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists everywln
All kinds of family patent medecines for sale, on
best possible terms, at Professor Wood’s establishme
114 Market street, St. L* uis.
F'or sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of
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