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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Seal, HI. I).
Kca*oiih why it should Ik* used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affection*;
I*t .—-Economy of Ti me.— As only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
bb—Kcoiiomy of Money.—A* it c but one
dollar.
.'lrd. —Kconomy of Feellnff.Afi it saves the
Niitleriiitf of a long Hirknes* and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in itn effects.
till.—Kconomy of Thought.— As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, rejecting febrile afflictions; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
At It .'-Kconomy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is*the fever
subject to he followed hy chronic disease.
11l It.—Kconomy of Kite.—As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all dang* rol a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons ar<j more particularly applicable to
tbs immediate treatment on the tirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*0 the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
Ah this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when uHe*l soou after
the attack, persons can scarcely reoli/.o that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tie y
w* i • not attacked with fiver, and if ho, “it was trilling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have panned off with
out anything—that medicine had uoefle* t. M 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 Inis witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trilling coses, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cast , must
expect that there w ill cases occur where there i- some
organic or local cause ho great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disap|H>i!itnient in HUt*ii cases that 1 have given
ami frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
lie marks 011 Fevers in ticueral*
On this subject. I wish to he fully understood. Ily the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affection* to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fovera; hut s they arise hy a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar roiistitiithm#
and 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—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
iiervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show’ that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
ol King's College, London, whoso work on the “ Priori
pies and Practice of Physic” Is 11 text hook in many of
our tuedieal colleges, and consequently sbtndardaulhonl //.
On page HIM, ho says:—“We hear continually, Imtli in
and out of the profession, different species ‘*l fever spo
ken of. By the public. Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. Ami systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (fastro-Kntierio, and
so forth. Now. admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect ii|hui the
mind ol* all (his sub-division, is had and hurtful. It.
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its nanw. ‘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
traceublo t< the same cause.”
The also cis a great fiirt, one worthy f remembrance
and j would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling youi self about a “ name;’ if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will /#• well instead of any distinetcharaeter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion Is no hypothesis based on closet specula
fions or visions of mind, lait on experience at the 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 once without regard to name , and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as canes may have be
come developed before tho ‘'Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Buies”
and “ Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Hubs imjHyrtant to tte observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or lour times its own
quantity of water, and limy he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must, be free from all current; s’ of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) ttor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
fid. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to lie resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such Ik* the case under any
circumstance*.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exorcise whatever,
till their awn natural feelings* independent of all extra
neous influences, induct- them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation Ik* allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but Ik* left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
Mb. Fluids should Ik* allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long its the patient desires am 1 no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm us parties may prefer or patients desire.
bth. Should patient* experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have 11 little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or seme other stimulant; or the fare and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
Fur children of one year or under, from A to S drops.
“ over \ and under 2 years, “ ft to Ift *•
u “ % “ 6* “ “12to 30 “
44 u b “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
N “ I*> half to a teaspoon (til.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as 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—tlioseoftcii years of age frequently having
taken full dost**: hut for a little guide. 1 have given the
above table, with tlld remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
lly observing the above directions, the medicine will
Ik* found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of ilie most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may Ik* obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servance*.
mitoiis or Kemltteiit Fever.
Give a tea|Hinful of *• Fluid” (see rule Ist) nin e in
two hours, till the lever Is evidently passing off ; this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple eases ~f
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“Rules.” Hut should there he prominent lociil symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended lo at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the h “ els are particularly constipated
or confined, give a c oartic (sec auxiliaries) with the
first (sirtion ; they mii-t he opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where the fever Is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tenspoonsftil
may be given at first with advantage, aud even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been t ‘Vmif,
thus showing tlie medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface witli water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits aud
water, in these difficult eases, w ill afford relief aud aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two. teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse tweenies more full aud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to tie discontinued as the fever subsidei. A.
the bowels me generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to o|e ralc in tills disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic With the “Fluid'’ and repent as may he nee; -
sary till it operates: enemas (Injections! may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to tlie extremities, or
friction (rubbing ■ with tlie hands or tlanuel; also, cold
applications to tlie head. Quinine may lie added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
■nai uly in degree, being all of a low grade, tlie pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
uo practical use in separating them—ut least so far as
mv treatment is concerned. In these low fever's, w hen
fully developed, a little patience w ill he required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run w eeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will bo necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should he c.lUimoacvd —which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—w ith
a teaspoon fill of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the (nils.’
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to he continued
ince in si* or sight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In had cases, from throe to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) 01 some tonic and stimu
lant (sue auxiliaries) should be added to oacfi dose. The
bowels should he kept gefntty open, and small portions
of *OlllO typa/ic shoufii be given occasionally, even
though the lTw< U should be very loose. Tho patient
shorn 1 he sustained by nourishing and mucilagehotu
drinks —Much ns are in common use in such cases.—
When* the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonic* should be used ‘luring convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live a teaspoon!ui oi the “Fluid ufery two hours,
with a witto-gktssful of a strong decoction of Lon* set; or
hull the quantity may be givcu every’ hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boncset tea should be given warm till the violent
syinpt nas are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or some tiling of
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently Open.
Variola, Vurioloid, itubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measle*,
and Scarlet Fever.
Am all of theft! diseases are attended with fever, which
in fai l is tin; most prominent symptom, tile treatment
diffi rs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “nante,” whether it i* one or tho
other, 01 neither, as they nil commence with fever % but
treat it at one**; govern the lever and there will he no
trouble; there will he l/ut little er upturn even in ernitll
pox. This, lonio.it minds, is anew idea) and doubtless
will In* ri'gardgd with ridicule hy many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 dirc-i, will be. cut . hurt; attended w ith but little erup
tion; 1 1 1 1 1 <3 or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its miming its ordinary course. On this i will Stake
not only my reputation, but all that 1 hold most deal 1 ;
beside.*', on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quote*!, lie pays, page bill:
“You may abate the force of tho eruptive lever, and
keep b >wn, it is believed, the number of the pustule# by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tin* admission that it may
h*! done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, but fuu
been d one in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. 5* co the account appended.
(live 11 teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
oi the case, with a dope of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid mice in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—-though one nr twm doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the ft*vet* Under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may he used, and the
surface batlnd, as thought advisable.
In one cose, on the ship Duchessd*Orleans, the tongue
and fan* us were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, ami he was cured hy dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop hy drop, till ho could swallow,
when it Was given In teaspoonfui doses every hour , till
all alarming-symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment In about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
bestyurate in all such coses.
Pnvfperal or Child bed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to Which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, a* to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonfui, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be enlertuined, its the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the favor continues, as in other cases,
‘i'h** bowel* ol course .should Ik* attended to.
In eouneelion witli t.hiH subject, I cannot refrain from
making a lew general remarks, which, if regarded hy
the ladies, will save them much paiu and suffering. It
is to inform them of tlie 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
and difficulties; it must he tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved hy
its use ;iu short, it-is one of tho most convenient and
etlectimi remedies for many of tlie ills of females, if not
the most snofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
ami iritahility of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one ran sleep naturally anil
healthy ; hence its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, und condense the treat
ment us uuirh as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluiif
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may he or ought to he called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot bo ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
pennanunt cure. • .
\\ lien such indications occur in any case, they should
he appropriate means, anil t hese sohiild be given while
giving tlie “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 tho‘, Fluid” alono will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels tiro costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and sliould it
fail to operate ill due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to he good for
that complaint, though it caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soou relieve tifut oundilinn; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, ii blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet ill cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, tqqdy cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very hi, i, skin
dry and hot, with groat suffering, sponge or Inline the
whole surface with w ater at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash.” vinegar and water or spirits ami
water, either w ill afford gloat relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble; if tlie patient inis boon reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tollies and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
‘luring convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced: if there is nausea and vomiting. Unit must lie
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any paid; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle cinollb to cleanse tho stomach: warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“Fluid'’ at the same time ns directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, ami then you will he astonished at the ease
with w hich you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
I’urties may feel at a loss to know vvliat is meant bv
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about vi lint is used. I have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to he fully understood hy
all, I will name a lew of tho different'articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz :
fat linrl les. Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many (dlls, antibilious, ,U\; anything
know u to be good forsucli purposes.
ll )i<icM. —Anything known to act on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
lor this purpose, will answer when Used in connection
“fib the “Fluid” or while tho system is under its iu
lluetn o. Ami one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, und so on; eaeli may take his choice and lie sue
mwtul.
Tonics. Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and hitter herbs. Boue-
Se: or thorough won is one of the In st used in fevers,
\st idiigeitt s. Such as cheek tlb action of tho
bow els. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
wliieh have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best:
kinm r. spirits, hartshorn. Ac., the essences are ail more
or les- stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many others are general I v
Used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is a liet'cr “dia-
“anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known In the materia mntica.
I shall net lax tlie reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly outlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on tlie
Packet ship Ductless D’Orlcana.
wliieli cannot ho classed among ordinary certificates:
We. the undersigned, certify to the” follow ing, viz
\N o took passage on the packetship Duchess dlh leuns
Clip! Ilntton. then lying ill the port of Havre. Fraucc’
and bound for New York. She sailed on tlie th of Au
gust, ls.it, witli over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants. A tew days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician iu charge. Dr. N. W." Seat, with
anew remedy of his ivva, which he rails Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and coring
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
then* uoreaboiit eighty eases of small pox. some fever.
Ae„ and not a siHgli death. All wore cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that Hie medicine used by Dr. Beat on the nc
ea-ioii. possesses inestimable virtues. IVd never before
heard or lead of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to tlie nurse. A crowded ship, ii long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and a death! The
flu’t for
Si arm'd*
1-. I*. K\um, S4 IVarl Ktivut. Now York.
K. (i.V vimi, “ *• ** *.
.1. A. I>k\okmaniv, IW'Hwr county, IVnn.
T. A. DeNoiim vndv. East Liverpool. Ohio.
1 he above statement is correct.
” ■ 8. Hutton, Commander.
Wm. Mvrhton. First Mate.
New York. Aug.. 1852.
N. W. Bent. M. D.
- Address orders to
G. W. W ESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOil THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Ol Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent und Remittent Fever.; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied hy Typhoid fjmp
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
end JiiU Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIjAIAIA ok. miasma.
r | ‘ll EBK diseases are common to ninny’ localities of the
X United Males; hut wherever they prevail, North,
booth, East or West, they all equally spring Horn the
same niiasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution und habits of the sufferers; hut as the
cause is the same, they will all equally y ield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising front Marshes, .Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all w ho
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,
Tlic Natural Antidote to Malaria,
wlii.ii neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, anil when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful inlluunce, and thus restores and preserves
health.
T lie remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tile 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 hy continuing its use, according to the direc
tions. a radical cure will is; effected: t.he patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to 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
ious or ague diseases, and when tlte disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the aoression of
(jieucral Debilily and Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other rnede
cities. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
Hy its use Fever and Ague limy be banished from
every family and class in the community; fanners, me
chanics, and all laboring people may he using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Ami 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 tlie introduction of the CURE in every part of
tlie 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 to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because ail the resources cf
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies gr treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, ic.
The effects of these arc sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tlie Remedy is not only valuable
011 account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortliy us Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
Tho following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias 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 and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
‘•JAMES R. OIIILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i- a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relievo the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do au equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine he taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one an 1
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie 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 hy 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 cleanse tlie stomach
and free tho biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie 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 the
dregs of it, after tie)liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiec commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, •• Rhodes’ Fevhe and Agub Cuke” blown in tlie
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits ami imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
l’repared and sold by tlie proprielor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH I ItN KKM K 1 >Y.
Made by Prof. O. O. “Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana,
J. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
UAVK received tho appointment from tlie proprietor
. for tlie sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant.
the medicine tlist lias created such mi excitement at the
North among the Physicians, ami has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being lor superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamiue,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than tiny
oilier Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Nuw (Julians. April 9. 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware ot die
thousands of iviuediesfor Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
ot SnisapnMllas, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, tec., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapersliy
way ot advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least the,so
who ure afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
h’eid Vse in / Vmminn/ Ihseasu. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 mu noting most uiiprofcH.sfonally.and deroga
t°i ily to tlie interests of Medical Science and tlie regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is u scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M, Maitlanp, M. D.
Gallatin. Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. (
would be pie -ed to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
Vv. M. Mason. M. 1).
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any luilmoiiary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties sis a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
w ill probably he preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and geuitil warmth
keepiug the digestive (lowers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only t'ongli Medicine that
lias stiHsl tlie test of tlie medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians ot New York city. F.v erv bottle is warranted
to give satisfactioiior the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than ntiv Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now oxtaut.
#S"l’rlce —Oue Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON ,t CO., Columbus, Go.,
_ Only agents for this eountv.
February 6 “
OR EAT TRIUMPHS
A Nil
Unparalleled success of
RHODES’ FEVER ASH) AGUE tIRE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA;
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS l
,<ee what tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, sal sol Rhodes* Fever aud Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
Sr. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
ol New York city, in l’aver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, J was induced to scud to Dr. Rhodes
lor tho medicine. Since then 1 have disposed iff a large
quantity, mostly to residents of tills city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, aud to whom 1 tau refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
l’resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tHc Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a moll til 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 and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is uo reason to doubt tho perma
nency of tlie 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 Arnes & Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on luiud. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, f have sent a bottle and told them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
(iay for it, aud they were all satisfied. I had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
£4. Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1865.
Mu. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us hits all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerringtou.
its sale will ouly be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these eases may be few, yet
have a bot tle for every case.
>Ve remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
10 Bottles Perforin 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Air. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
*if uo cure uo pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; hut 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
lint not a bottle has come hack, and as I am almost out
of the article l wish you would forward me one gross of
the Bottles, if you see proper to Uo 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 the cure*to me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills aud Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
I’ine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
I)ii. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Fir—Your Cure for the Fever
aud 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 witli the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured hy 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 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 y jur m tdicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will he found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for tlie benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsbilrg, 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
i ine to he good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in tlie family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got ahottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours 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 for about three 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.
W. 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 lias been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A.HAYLES.
if any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible info every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, tic. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tho Fever and Ague or not, just us they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all. und it will ho noticed that the letters
ot which I publish su ii immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and side than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Croxvning'Glory
of tlie Cure is its HARMLESS CH ARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected h.v
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a mini woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Finer and Ague,
Bilious or \ allow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie 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 hy
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sw eats, languor and de
bility or any kind oi intemperance or dissipation.
J A ME*. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIN LIN, THOMAS it Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin,Thomas &’Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K., T. Si Cos. will save
ail expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices,
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphuujiee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEJL
Bill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepare* 1 only bv
N. 4V. SEAT, M. I)., New York,
Doing an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
H.v which the too positive condition of the system called
iovel l , i- changed to the norma) or healthv state directly
und without loss of vitality.
iiSoY ik
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importer* ami Jobber* of
BRANDIES, WINES.
Also, ugeuts and dcaleis iu
A irwinia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CI&ARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesev Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of tho
_ most extraordinary medicine of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
lliev Mill be in receipt of five groM cm the 10th instunt.
Physicians are requested to rail early.
February 6.
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Professor Wood’s ilair Ilesto 1
JS, no doubt, the most wonderful discover
. of progress, for it will restore pennneaffv° f 11 *M
to its original color, cover the lnad of the i
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all (, 1 “
itching, cure ail scrofula and other cutanei
such as scald head, etc. It will cure, as it
vous or periodical headache; make tlie l liui :
and wavy, and preserve the color perfectly
from falling, to extreme old age. B
We could give the testimony of more tl, „ ■
dred thousand to the truth of every wurd 1 ’
ten. See circular and the following: *' IUV| ’ 19
The following is from a distinguished mem, ■
medical profession : “ r!
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD- ‘ T ’ 1 AL1 -’ J an. ].
Dear Sir : Unsolicited, i send you this fertiii Ml
ter being nearly bald for a long time, and i„,
all the hair restorativesextunt. and baiingi, ■
any, 1 was induced, on hearing of yom s , ‘!, lai: ljM
trial, i placed myself in the hands of a l,ui i',,.,”’ ”
my head rubbed with a good stilt brush, aiid h !
tive then applied, and well rubbed in. till fin. “ ‘
glow. This 1 repeated every morning.
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew n, i'ti
August last till the present time, ami t, now i'| j (. ’
ami strong —soft aud pleasant to the touch • “ l^H
before, it was harsh and wily, what little thet. ‘
and that little was disappearing v ry rapidly >
your restorative about twice a week, and .q'mii.
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now. if i T
these things—and who lias not : hut h: w i,„t .. “
erto any case where any person's hair was n dd
ed hy any of the hair tonics, etc., id'the day ‘
ly gives me pleasure to record the result Vi 1,.','’
elite. 1 have recommended your preparation
and it already lias a large and general Nl lc n,,’|’
the Territory. Tlie people here know its ,u .
have confidence in it- The supply you
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly cxlnejo,
daily inquiries are made for it. You dosem
your discovery; aud I, for one, return
fir the benefit it lias done me, for 1 certaitdi
paired long ugoof ever effecting any such i,
Yours, hastily,
Firm of Bond & Kid log. Druggists, s',
The undersigned, Uev.J. K. Bragg, in a m
regular standing, and pastor of the Ul timo',
at Brookfield, Mass. He is a gentleman ol
influence, and universally beloved. rj *H
WM.
Brookfield. Jan p
PROFESSOR MOOD— ■
Dear Sir : Having made trial of your Hair R,.
rative, it gives me pleasure to say, that i;>
been excellent in removing iutlaiiiiuation. daioin;: I9|
constant tendency to itching, with which i fo„’
troubled from my childhood : and him at-,,
hair, which was becoming gray, to its origin;, 1 ,
have used no other article, with anything Id.. fi,.'.
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly,
J. K. lih.fod.^R
114 Market st., St. Louis, March 5.
Dear Sir : 1 am doing an extensive travel in tl„
and South-western States, as general agent f,, r
American Linemenl, and would be glad if \,„,
vnr me witli a consignment of Professor \\
Hair Restorative, us 1 feel assured that I
troduce it in many (daces were it is not known.
head is a living testimony of its valuable ],n pm.
storing the hair to its liatmul color. I i.m f-uV
old, aud my hair was almost white; Imt after
half pint bottles, my hair is as beautiful iiiilnn n ;e it
at sixteen, and much improved in appeurance,
would not he without a bottle on hand fi,r the
ten. I should be very glad to attend to any
iiocted with the ilair Restorative. 1 have 1,,', „ |,„ ,
years engaged in the same business, and will !„■
hear from you soon. Very respectfully. H
IV M. 11. lilfo dllH
tki>- Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis.
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggi-t-, ,
All kinds of family patent medecines fin
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's
114 Market street, St. Jc uis. 11
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of S
KIVLIN, TIIOMAB 4 uH
Feb 29—r.ui IH
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT*
FOIL 185 G.
’I HIE Fourth Volume of the American luitmi Ib.oi^H
1 will commence with the January number. S
lu thus formally announcing the Prospectm to
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short p.iagtgi
add, sanguine in the belief that, with tin iiilrliig,
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures ot ‘'l
ing States, and especially Alabamians, lie ( a.-t l i-',,
the Cotton Planter is its highest commend,Hi,si. H
ill the first place, we remark to our friends and mdH
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again heroine the It!
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our ■
emphatically, that in future the Cotton I’l .t , . -i
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth. H
Flushed with victory in the magnificent ExliiitiaH
Alabama's Industry, as demonstrated in
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alultiiwi
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “mil
step backward"’ its progress is onward and t;p,n'" !
highest niche of improvement.
it is hoped earnestly by the Editor ami profit, n r.
hy the members of tlie Society, that the limiter-
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures us
will rally en masse to the support of A lnhama
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ ut the
baina State Agricultural Society, that its efie hn,y
be unfettered in the great work of developing it,
measurable resources of the Keystone Slide,:
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Mar
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tlio object o', the
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve t lit- Soil anil the Mind. H
With a corps of correspondents, numbering
the most practical as well as scientific minds ol th,
we feel assured wo shali be able to visit our ltr, n-■
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profit. ■
Every family in tho country, whatever maj V
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural M l >r- H
cause there is no reading matter published tn thv
so innocent, and at the same time so practically P “■
hie in all the walks of life as that obtained inagoi and .gM
cultural Periodical. The American Cuttuii Plautei
issue promptly hy the first day of the month, it. '’
uniformly printed in magazine style, on g 1 ' 1 " 1
per, with new imd fair type, securely stitched am. ■
med. . , ■
Our Horticultural Department, will he su-taim ‘ ■
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Terms : , . I() H
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CLOTHING WAKEHOUSEI
Old staiitl of J. 8. Smith & Cos., 1
125 West Side Broad Street 1
COLUMBUS, GA. , ■
Y YENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock te “ 1
i.*X from, suited to every class and condition. 1
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every van* • ■
October 22. ly -- J
MOSTGOMEBY, SELMA AN DIUD*!
RIVER. , |,v ny ■
MERCHANTS and others bringing H
Savannah, for Montgomery, Seliimand"’ ,■
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that ■
to cure of . I
JOHN W. HOWARD. Agent. ■
Union Dray Company, Columlms, Georgia. 1,1 ‘ . i;.B
will he forwarded from the Depot of the • ,U ”‘L. |; I
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Molug” . ■
at an expenae, for transportation hy Dray he I
pointt, or .... 1
75 cents per Ton (200°) .1
which will save them 25 cents per ton. list “ • - ■
Rail Road Co.'s contractors charge one dulim p* , . ■
Tho Union Druy Company is amply .... ■
loss or damage, its maybe ascertained hj 1 ■
Bell tc Cos.. Josinli Morris, and It. T. Them. ‘’ ‘ i.l
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ua„ to R. Fatten ■” j
Ruse: and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith. 1
.iiy ”•! 1
JAMES J. TOD 1). ~v ‘ I
COMMISSION MERCHA* j
No. 26 East Side Broad btretu
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. I
DEALBR IN 1
CHOICE FAMILY i
Staple Diy Goods. Drugs, Patent Medicine’ 1 ’ j
err, Tobacco. &c. Ac. co| I’ 3
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AM 1 . fl
ltd -Orders for all articles promptly attenue. ~ |
article ordered is not in the Store It win
and shipped with dispatch.
October 20. ly -
WI LLET FISH*
| DDLS Mullet Fish, Just received and ,