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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
PreparSd ly Hf. W. Seat, M. D.
Reasons why it should bo used instead of any oilier treat
ment iit all Febrile affections :
1 st.—-Economy of Time.—As only one.-seoenth
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
‘Ad...Economy of Money.—As it c sts but one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Pccltnff.—As it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment ; tile annoyance of taking uauseatimt doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; hut little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4thu—Economy of Thought.—As alien
known, it will remove all dread ami anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.—Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, ami consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by clirouic disease.
fit h.—Economy of Llfe—As the cure is effected
before and Without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, hi a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are doomed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are mere particularly applicable to
tlie immediate treatment on the tlrst attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have heroine reduced, corresponding of course
*a> the nature of tlio case at the time it Is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, In all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack. |s<rsons run scarcely realize that they hiul
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
word not attacked with fever, and if no, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have been
nothing of censequence—ltwonldhave passed off with
out anything—that medicine had no effect.” The general
impression on. the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
uot unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think Ht all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many oases that ho can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
Imen tints successful in perhaps hundreds of coses, must
expect that there will eases occur where there Is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success til in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the Influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that I have given
and frequently ruler to what 1 have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in Uenerab
On this subject I wisli to be fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” ! comprehend all febrile affections to
which tlio human frame Is subject, including small pox
and oilier eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
mid 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 character
istics—thnt oi undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tlie pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skill,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am uot wholly alone in the opinion f
udvauce, 1 quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of Kiug's College, 1 .ondoii, whose work on tlie “ I’rinci
plus and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently staralard authority.
On page KM, he says;—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the 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, Uastro-FJntcrlc, and
so forth. Now, admitting thnt fever shews itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
iniud of all this sub-division, is bod and hurtful. It
encourages n disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe lor a disease according to its name. There is no
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. Tlioy run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tlie same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would imprest on your minds tlio folly of hunting
up or troubling you self about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinctchuructer being devel
oped, so as to be ptoperly iiaiiiod by the most scientific.
Tills assertion is no hypothesis bused on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of tile 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 onoe without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
iug and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will deHcrilie
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will ho amply siiflicieut for all those
accustomed to at tendance upon the sick.
Rules important to be observed in all cases in usiny the
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.
■!d. Patients must lie free from all currents of air,
(though tliere should always tie free ventilation iu the
siok room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
Sd. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or Is evidently passing off’; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the ease tinder any
circumstances.
4th. When tlio fever begins to subside, patieuts must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, render take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of ail 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, hut be left
quiei to all Intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
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.
Bth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so its 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 with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or the face and
breast may lie bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TAIILK OF BOSES.
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 “
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ 8 “ 16 half to a teaspuouful.
All persons over ftfteou considered as adults, for whom
u teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or tlioso 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 of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses ; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, ns a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
bo found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realised, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full beueflt of the medicine may be obtained, and
uot ou account of auy actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
unions or Remittent Fever.
Uive a teaspouful 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 tlie
“ Rules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or know n local existing causes, they should be
attended to ut once, uud while giving tlie “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any cane the b ovels are particularly coustiiiatrd
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Whore the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two toaspoonaful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
tints showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at uu agreeable
temperature, tlie saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
w ater, in these ditllcult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teasp'Hmsful and repeat every twe hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to he discontinued as the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate In this disease,
no time should be lost to get them opeu, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till It operates; enemas (iujections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to tlie
“ Fluid” If thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Hsrvoni Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there it
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatmeut is concerned. Iu these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
con valescence.
The treatment should be commenced —which may
Immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonfui of •* Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
become* fttller or laiger in volume, then to )>e continued
luce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subeidee.
11l bad cases, from three to live grains each of i/uinine ‘
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic uud stimu
lant (see auxiliaries; should be added to each hum-. J lie
bowels should lie kept gently open, an l small portions
of some hepuhe should be given occasionally, even
though tlio bowels should he very loose. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and mueitagenou*
drinks—such us ate in common U*o in such cases,—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the nurture as di
rected iu bilious fever, will be louud advantageous.
Tonics should be used duriug convalescence, iu all eases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lang
or Winter F’ever.
Uive u toMpoonfill of Uie “ Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of poneset; or
half the quantity may ho given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say unco in six or eight hours.
The boiiesct tea should be given warm till tlio violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustuid plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, ltubeola and Scarla
tinal or Small Pox, Varlulold, Measles,
and Kcurlet Fever.
As ail of these diseases are attended w ith fever, which
in fact is tlie most prominent symptom, tlio treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wuit to learn the “ name.,” whether it is olio or tlie
other, or neither, as they ull commence with Jcccr, but
treat It at once j govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be but tittle erujitiou even in small
pox. This, tomost minds, is anew idea, uud doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make tlie assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion ; little or no jiitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this J will stake
not only my reputation, blit a,l that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on thissul||ct, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, puge 874:
“You may abate tlio force of tlio eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” llure is tlie admission that it may
he done. I nave not only proven it may be., but has
been done ill numerous cases that occurred un board
ship. See tlie account appended.
(live a teaspismful or more, according to tile urgency
oi’ tlio case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat I lie
Fluid once in twe hours if necessary, until theftvi-rsub
■ides—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should ho given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles uiuy be used, and tlie
surface bullied, as thought advisable.
In one case, un the ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
and fallens were so much swollen thnt the patient could
net swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid ou his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspuouful doses every hour, till
nil alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in aliout twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone. —
Used to wet tile throat frequently, it is douhtloHS tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with suclwreadincss, as to seem
to he of littlo consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need lie entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be rc
peuted as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the tallies, will save them much pain aud suffering, it
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxiug and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must ho tried to lie appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
mill iiitubility of the nervous ns well as tlio circulatory,
it will not force sleep like opiates, Imt it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie 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 tever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should lie given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot Do 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 sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost As the Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 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 duo time, repeat the .lose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
Hint complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie sal Ino wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlio medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics aud stimulants, particularly iu Imv
fevers, ill absence of fever or when indicated ; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias become re
ducod; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on tlie 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 tlie
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
us 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, and then you will lie astonished at tlie ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know wliat is meant by
cathartics, Ac., us physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all. 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
tat liart lew.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, ,Vc.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatica.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions g.-nerallv.
Any of the articles depended on by tlie different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Ami one may choose calomel—another, blue
muss—the third, pudophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each limy take his choice mid lie site
cetsful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
us quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bono
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers
Astringents.—Such ns check tlie action of the
bowels. Landau uni and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite Hie
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
nr less stimulating. Those are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are gonetnllv
used, hut tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a bot'er “dia
phoretic,” ‘ anodyne.” “diuretic.” “ relaxant ” and
“sedative” than known in the mat, ria medico.
1 shall not tax tlie reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly ou tlio results of it trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on tlie
Packctslilp Duchess IVOrlrnns.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
We took passage on the packetship Duchess d'rii'leuns,
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France',
and bound for New Y'ork. She sailed ou the 9th of An
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox Broke ont among the emigrants, Thov were sll
treated hy the physician in charge. Dr. N. W.” Soot with
anew remedy of hie own. which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in h few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there wereabout eighty cases of small pox.some fever.
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured w ith unu
sual promptness.
From wliat we saw during said passage, we are folk
couviuccd that the medicine used by l>r. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtue's. We trover before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled w ith
so much ease, promptness aud certainty, or se little
trouble to ibe nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever ou board, and nut a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. I*. F'xbri, 84 Pearl street. New Y'ork.
E. G. Fauri. “ n w
J. A. DeNormaxuv. Beaver county, Penn.
I. A. DkNormvndy, Bast Liverpool. Ohio.
. Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Marston. First Mate
New Y’ork, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle ! Now Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to .Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
oilier Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; ui*o of
lhiioin Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Syuip
tous; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAZiiVILZik Olt MIASMA.
if MILSh di eases are common to many localities of the
J. United status; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, Foist nr West, they all equally spring trout tlie
same liiiosnuil cause. 1 tie great variety oi symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to dilference in age,
sex, Constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is tlie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, tliere is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; i„ a |>i
soii floating in the atmosphere, causing disease toail who
breath it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
imsitcs, there is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tire (Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tlie poison whenever it comes in con
tact wilh it, yvon in tlie open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check tlie ague iu persons who have
Stiffen'd for any length of time, from ono day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; tlio patient contin
uiug free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in Uie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
w ill entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health. *
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, anil all laboring people may ho using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them tlio most valuable part of the
year
Since the introduction of tlie CURB in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all ilie resources of
science had been taxed iu 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, tlicir pois nous effects .ire superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taljen 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 off Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The tallowing certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
New Yoke, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine anil Strychnine, but
have uot found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tire constitution.
“JAMBS K. CHILTON, .VI. I)., Chemist.”
It i a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie 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 Keme.iy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlio one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken iu advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one and
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 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. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to c.etuis-.- the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, ur there is costiveness, it must ue taken
or the operation of the antidote will be 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 in
sleeping rooms; for tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air watted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud I :cstroy, to a deg.ee commensurate with itH expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles iu which tills medicine h; put up have tlio
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Cure” blown iu the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reuance for its success is entirely upon its
ACTUAL merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprieior,
JAMBS A. UIIODBS, Providence, H. I,
For sale In Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A sol ’ l l 1 ERN REMEI >Y.
Made l>y Prof. O. O. Woodman,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
nAYB received the appointment from the proprietor
. for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
Noitli among tlie Physicians, and lias been pronounced
bv all wiio have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman s Cherry Expectorant con
tains liie active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
oilier Cough Medicine in this country.
(RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware id’ ilu>
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers hv
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 oue that contains articles of
Kent Use iu Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 tun acting most unprolessionally, and deroga
turily lo the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mi diciue. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, m. D.
Gillatin. Miss.. May 1, 1855.
0. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than nuy other article 1 ever met with. I
would lie pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
w. M. Mason. M. l>.
This preparation lias attained a w ide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
eonghs• ‘'olds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints.
Hus nioi.ii in.', from its peculiar properties ns a dissolv, nt
and its soothing power to ull irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to auy other offered to the
piddle. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, Us natural and genial w armth
keeping the digestive powers In proper tone.
Remember that this Is the only Cough Medicine tlmt
lias stood the test of tlio medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by tlie leading
Physicians of New York oitv. Kverv bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be 1 'tter than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant. ’
Price—One Dollar a Rottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga,.
_ . . Onlv agents for this county.
February 5. ‘
GRE AT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS Or
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
OU
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain us a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS S
Sec what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fovor and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mcr
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, J was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for tlie 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 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all tlmt
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hart tire Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 2'J, 1855.
Having been inforDied of tiie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been l're e from Fever uud
Ague a mouth at a tiuio 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 and strength, and as four mouths
hu’ e now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1865.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—X 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 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has 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 lielp them, they were net 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 sec me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles (Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1555.
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. 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 Perforin 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1850.
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,
l if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But uot a bottle has come back, and as 1 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 I will be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie curotome as soon as yon can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 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 tlie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, it lias not
failed in one instance to affect 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 u~ immediately fonr
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panuma Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Sir. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
tlie cenefit 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 I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time 1 have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing your m ‘dicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS 0. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
1 n another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in tlie habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Win. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the inedi
< ine 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. Oue young lady
in tlie :amily of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without, auy per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, lnd., Aug. 27, 1855.
.1. A. Rhodes —Der.rSir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, aud can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself ami prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect 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 oue bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. 1 shall do all 1
can in its sale. ‘ YV. A. IIAYLES.
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 in o every town anil village
in tlie United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. l)r. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever aud 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. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tlie letters
ot which 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new anil lute 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 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 tlie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would over 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 quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
w hose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEi. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providenco, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos. Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin. Thomas A’Co. are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, ils Kivlin, Thomas A Cos. sell at
tile very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala,
DANFORTH & NAOEI,
Will supply Physicians witli tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, M. Hi, New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving u
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of the system called
lever, is changed to tlie normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and .Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, d-(>.
Algo* agent! and dealets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGAIAS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of she Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN. THOMAS &. t o.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
. 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 arc requested to call early
February 6.
/IgrniljTnpm'mL fl
Professor Wood’s Flair Ilestorati J 1
18, no doubt, the most wonderful discovery . ‘H
of progress, for it will restore permanently
to its original color, cover the head of the j’ u
most luxuriant growth, remove at once u’l d-, f
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutanw,i,,
such as scald head, etc. It will cure, as in,,.
vous or periodical headache; make the hair „cm
and wavy,aud preserve the color perfectly i
from falling, to extreme old age.
We could give the testimony of more than HI
dred thousand to the truth of every word xv./r. I:
ten. See circular and tlio following; RKvt-^M
The following is from a distinguished mum
medical profession : 1
PROFESSOR O. J. WOOD— “ T ’ lAIL ’
DlabSik: Unsolicited. I send you this certifi . Isl
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and lmi,
all the hair restoratives extant, and having ‘
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yours to
trial. 1 placed myself in tlie hands of barb!
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and tl,.’ r
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, till tI M . ,!jH
glow. This I repeated every morning. and i ‘
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew
August last till the present time, and is now tuTiMB
and strong —soft and pleasant to tlie touch-Vi
before, it was harsh anil wiry, wlmt little then’ r
and that little was disappearing v. ry rapidly.
your restorative about twice a week, and shall
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now. if [
these tilings—and who lias not? but have not !
erto any case where any person’s hair was r„ i„”
ed by any of tlie hair tonics, etc., of tlie day: hi'<i’ |H
ly gives me pleasure to record the result of
ence. I have recommended your preparation ti
audit already lias a large and general sal”
the Territory. The people here know its
have confidence in it Tlie supply you st . llt us
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exhauV'i^H
daily inquiries are made for it. Y'mi <1,..,.
your discovery; and 1, for one, return ymi i,.v‘ - ;
fir the benefit it has done me, for I certainly )!,ibH
paired lung ago of ever effecting any such i,
Y’ours, hastily, H
Firm of Bond A Kellog, Druggists,
The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is u
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthur.lox f|, JjH
at Brookfield, .Mass. lie is a gentleman of . f
influence, and universally beloved. ™H
WM. ■
Bkookheui, Jan p>
PROFESSOR YVOOD— ‘■ W
Dear Sir : Having made trial of your Hair
rntive, it gives me pleasure to say. that it<
been excellent in removing inllamniutiun. Aim,,!
constant tendency to itching, with which ! I.!!
troubled from my childhood ; and lias also n !
hair, which was becoming gray, to its ori-rinai
have used no other article, with anything like tl,.’
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly.
J- K.
114 Market st., St. Louis, March
Dear Sir : I am doing an extensive travel in
and South-western States, as general ngem .. \
American Linement, and would be glad if y, u*.
vor me with a consignment of Professor \\
Hair Restorative, as 1 feel assured i|,m ]
troduce it in many places were it is nut kin.wu.
head is a living testimony id ils valuable pi, . ,^H
storing the hair to its natural color. I nin’i-m
old,and my hair war almost white; but afienwi.i
half pill: bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn:;.
at sixteen, and much improved in appearance.
would not be without a bottle on bund fur tin
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any n .
nected with the Hair Restorative. I have been f i
years engaged in tlie same business, and will in
hear from you soon. Very respectfully,
WM. B. I;1!0umH
ff®* Bnld at 114 Market street, St. Louis.
Broadway, New Y’ork, and by all Druggists .
All kinds of family patent inedecines lor wile.’ ■
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's
114 Market street, St. L uis.
For sale in Columbus at tlie Drug Store of H
KIVLIN, THOMAS i
Fell ”9—3 iii H
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT®
FOR 1856.
npilK Fourth Y’olume of the American I'uUun
X “''ll commence with the January number. !H
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Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragi:.|
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Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures el
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the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation. , V
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that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become tlie
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Flushed with victory iu the magnificent Fixl.D
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Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Moutgo 11 .
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points, of , fl
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COMMISSION MEIUbl'-V ■
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