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NEGATIVE ELEC'TRTC FLUID.
Pri'imtoil l>y N. W. gel, M. U.
Reasons Why it should bo used iustsodof ■■<> other tt'itat
■ al_. ‘Wftl VI **U Febrilif aifiirtffiua :
I Ml.—Kruuom) of Time. A* only ope-sevenlh
of tin’ melt nary tiuic is required to effect a cure.
ill—-Eronnin y of Moiej'.—An it c -is but one
dollar.
ini. - Kroiiuiny of Fcellng.-A* itwive- tin.
buHffMtt Os li long sicks"-* and Vie consequent treat
uaenf, the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, thoir disagreeable operation, anil the pain of
long roiinncnient I hut little of the fluid being oeeeMary,
anil Dial pleasant in its effect*.
4th.-* Mt hnotny of Thought.—A* when
known, ft will mnktwaH*dfewl and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend I* sick.
nth—Hfflenmy of Health.—As llio system
is not reduced, and consequently rucked; nor i the fever
subject to he followed liy chronic disease.
Olh. - Kconomy of Hlfe.—As the cure iscilccled
before-anil Without reducing (lit patent, cuMtoquciiUy
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a latal
|, i mmutfoli.
Other reasons might lie added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes mid persons in all condi
tions of lifo.
The above reasons arr mure particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, hut Will
apply Wlllt equal force to casus which liave been subjects
id to or Viasre hnsonie redmsivt, correfpoioiing of course
*o the nature of ttie casii at tho time it is first adminis
tered,
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, In oil ordinary cases, when u:: “and sisin after
the attack, isnsous uiu searoely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
werj not attacked with fever, una if so, “it was trifling
—a little cohl, which gave alarm —it could have been
imihthg of "Ul<iiu'iioc—it would have pocied off with
out anything—that medicine had imeffect.” The gem isi
impression on the suWect of fever issuch, that thoughts
not nidike the above follow the cure of a cuigriion case
as naturally as men think nl all; ami il is not until
tho individual hud Witnessed many dimes Unit lie can fully
realise the truth; and even ttym hi’ may conclude them
all very tiifling eaaeS, which drould have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though tin y have
been thus sun essfftt in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur win re there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success ul in reducing llie fever,
it Will attain rise as tho iulluonce of the “• fluid” jamaes
oft, as the exciting eaiise may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment m such discs that I liave given
and frequently refer to wliat I have called a “ synopsis.”
llemarks on Fever* la General*
On tltia subject I wish to be fully understood, liy the
term “ Lavers,” t couiprcheud all febrile affections to
which tlio human frame is suliject. including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, ami in quite dissimilar constitutions
ami habits, they of course differ considerably in their
dcvelopaumt and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general i liora-ter
tstics—that Ol undue excitement in tho eirculhtoly and
nervons systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, ike.
To show that I am not wholly iilone in the opinion l
advance, I quote trot# the celvliiafi'd l*rof. T. Watson,
of Kin*'* ■College, London, w hose work on the “ Princi
pies and Praettee of Physio” is a text honk in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently ‘stanelimt authority.
On page 834, be saysW o hear continually. both in
and out of the profomion, liiffereQt species of levee spn
ken of. Ily the public, Typhus Kover, ltraln I'Yver,
IlilioiiH Fever, Putrid Fever, Isuv Fever. .Nervous Fever,
Ac. Ami systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, bla.tro-Kitterh'., and
so forth. .Now, admitting that fever slums itself under
various forms, T am persuaded flint the effect Upon t lie
■niud of all this sub-division, is had and hurtful, it
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
linn Os genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into caeh
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and lire often
traceable to the same cause,”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you,self about a “name;” if yon liave
fever, treat it at once os hereafter directed, mid von
will be well instead of any distlnctcharocter being devel
oped, ho as to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion Is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but ou experience at the bed
side of the sick, ill hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freeil from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, lint as coses may liave be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to lie pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Uulcs”
and “ Synopsis” will ho amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
tiules important to be observed in all cases in usiny the
Negative. Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four 1 ilm's ,,u.n
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently pussing off; to he resumed when it
liegins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wauls or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation he allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, lint be left
quiet to all Intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it ns
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple deductions, or teas, either
cohl or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
titli. Should patients experience any oppression or
fatntuess 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 a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or the (Around
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give imnii'dinte relief.
TABLE OK BOSKS.
For children of one year or under, from .‘1 to S drops.
“ over 1 and under - years, •* 6to 15
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to ;so “
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ B ” 15 half to a toaspoouful.
All persons over fiftisii considered as adults, for whom
a toaspoouful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as u 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, I have given the
above table, with the remark that, us a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
lly observing the above directkms, the medicine will
he found agreeable in all of itselleets, the expectations
of the most suuguiuo realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the mcdlciuc may be obtained, and
not on aecouut of any actual nfcfstity of such strict ob
servanres.
Hiltons or ltcinittcnt Fever.
Give a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, tilt the truer is evidently passing oil ; this
constitutes the whole treatment in ull simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“Kales.” But should there he prominent local symp
toms. or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.'’
See Synopsis.
If iu any case the b wels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) w ith the
first portion: they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and tin 1 patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoousful
may bo given at first with advantage, and even icpcatcd
in two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been so/lennl,
thus showing tlm medicine has taken effect.
Battling the surface with water at tm agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the ntediciue much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two tcnapoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tin
spoonful, to he discontinued as the fever subsidei. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to got medicine to operate in tills .ease,
no timo should be lost to get them open, give some active
catliartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary Ull It operates; enemas niay 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 he added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, kliipand Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all Os one character, differing
mainly In degree*, being all of n low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment Is concerned. Tn these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patlenre will lie required: still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treavnh qt. while with this hut a few days
will be necessary at longest so establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—whieh may
Immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a toaspoouful of ** Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
become- toiler or la'ger in volume, then to be continued I
mce in si* or eligHt boors till the fever entirely subsides. |
In had cases, from three to tlve grains ouch of i/uinine
and capsicum peppei) “i ~ nut t >nio and stimu
lant (see auxiliary .-liould bo added to eqcli do-,e. The
bowels should 4o Wept goully opittn anil small |*tioiis
ol* some hepatic should he given occasionally, oven
though tne hW"lf sliould be very loose. Xjio patient
slitnrf'i Is- sMsf.iii-d by ridiiriehiog and mtlcitaginoua
drinks—-noli us am in common use In ouch cases.—
Where the sktn is very dry, sponging the surluce os di
rected, in bilious tsver, will he found advantageous.
Tonies should Is* u-.<d during couvalescence, in all case*
which have nee,-rue reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Hung
or Winter Fever.
(five a teasp'KinfUl hf the “Fluid” every two liouis,
with a winq-g.l:es;jtii of a strong decoction oTboiiesctf or
half the quantity may be given every hour till n lievqd,
then, at longer intervals, say once ill six or eight hours,
l'be honeset tea should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to bp implied over the seat of paju; keep tho
bowels goutly open.
Variola, Varioloid, Riihcdlii and Scarla
tina; or hiuaJJ Fox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
A- all of there diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is tho most proniile-nt symptom, tile tiei'Ann iit
dill, is Isis littlo tr-sn that of i nmnioii fevers. Kernelubor
never waft to loarn the “name,” wlujther it is one or the
ether, or neither, ns they nil commence with fever, but
treat it at mice; govern tig)fever and there will be no
trouble; there will li v but tittle. eruption even in small
jinx. This, to most minds, Is anew idea, ftuil doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule by many. 1 uovuriludcsa
boldly make the assertion, (lint small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut Short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, mid that (hero Is w> ’necessity of
its mu,dug its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
lint only my reputation, but ad tlmt l hold lno.sl dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority! that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie sayo, pngo 874 t
“ Vim may abate the force of tho eruptive lover, ami
keep down, itis believed, the number oj the pustules liy
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. I nave not only proven it may be, but has
been dune in numerous canes that occurred on board
ship, roe the account appended.
Oive a feuspoonhil nr more, according to tiio urgency
oi tho ease, with it dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two I Hints It necessary, until the fivcisnb
siiles—though oil* or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
hut it should lie given and repeated siillieioutly to keep
tlie, fever tinder Control. When the throat Is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may lie used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
1 none case, mi tho ship Duchess d’Orlcnns, tlio tongue
mid ihtieus wet” MO much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping tile
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
wlien ii was given in teaspounful doses every hour, tilt
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the thrnatwfis reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tlie throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gurgle in uli such cases.
Puerperal or Cliildbcd Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to whicii the mother is liable, will yield to tho
Negative Electric Fluid with such i cadi ness, as to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teas] almost invariably giving entile ami por
iiiancnt relief; no alarm need lie entertained, us the
Fluid will arrest it.in a short time. It should he re
peated as long us the fryer continues, an in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, I caunot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, If regarded by
tlie ladies, will save 1 belli much pain and suffering. It
is to inform then! of the happy effect of tin) Fluid in
many of their trials, in child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; il must be tried lo be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation w ill lie relieved at once by a com
inon dosii and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora quid tuken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most coir Yen lent aud
effectual remedies lor many of the ills of females, if not
the most so oi any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one cun sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much ns possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for nil cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition culled lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regal'd to tlie
name it may he or ought to he called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent euro.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
ho appropriate means, and these soliuid lie given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing niori'general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will lhenheJoetv"As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
duo llm-WrrT’T call alt else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho lirst dose, on soon after, and should it
fail to operate ill duo time, repeat the dose; if attended
“illi diarrhoea, give something known to he good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlio
••Fluid” will soon relieve that condition ; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some Stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie saline wash,” vinegai and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; il the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do. 'lay good: for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach hits settled, give the ” Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
•• Fluid” at tlio same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; Indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feci ul a loss to know w hut is meant hv
cathartics. Ac., as physicians arc usually particular
about wliat is used. 1 liave found uo such necessity
w lien using tlio Fluid, aud to be fully understood by
all, I w ill name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine I liave referred to. viz:—
Cntliart ics.—Articles tliat purge or operate on tho
bowels, sudi as castor oil. salts, senna, any of tlie roots
or harks, and many pills, untibilious, Ac.; anything
known to bo good for such purposes.
Hepntiva.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by tlie different schools
fin- this purpose, will answer wlien used in connection
witli till) •• Fluid ‘ or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
muss—the third, podophylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
os quinine, various barks, loots and bitter herbs. Bone
se; nrtlioroiigliwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Asll*liSK*'l Mich as chock the action of tho
bow els, isuidaiiuni and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
wliicli have the effect.
St lm it I mil a.—Articles that raise or excite tho
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Ac., il arc all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
Used, but tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a bet'er ‘'dia
phoretic.” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia meitica.
1 shall not lax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
PncUftshlp Duchess D'Orlcaiia.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates:
Wc, the undersigned, certify to tlio following, viz
We took passage ou the pneketship Duchess d'Orleuns.
Copt Hutton, then lying in tlio port of Havre, Franca)
and bound for New Y ork. She sailed on tile Bill of Au
gust, 1851, w ith over a hundred souls on board, most I \
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox liroko out among tlie emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. YV. jteut, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lit* seemed to liave entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, mid curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted tliirty-ninc days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever.
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with utm
simi promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced tliat the medicine used by Dr. Sent on the <>c
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. Wc never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled witli
” much case, promptness uml certainty, or so little
trouble to (lie nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death.’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Siguod.
K. P. Fxbki. 84 Pearl street. New Y’ork.
E. G.F'abri, •*
J. A. PkNokmandy. Beaverconnty, Penn.
T. A.DeNormaxdv. East Liverpool. Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
” . 8. Hutton. Commander.
Wm. Makston. First Mate.
New Y’ork. Aug., 1862.
N. W. Skat. M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Ilemecly! No :
Rhodes’ Fevor and Ague Cure ;
Or Anudotk'h) Marauia;
FOR TUT: ITU.'VENTK)N AND CCRE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
wilier (rue runt tent and Remittent Fevers; iuso.uf
unions Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Klilp
and Jail F*vw,<ii'Mnd liability, Night
sweats, ainl all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVK A CUMMOff OfflUlff IN’
014 JVIiyVISBIE-a..
ri'IIKHH di-eases are common to many localities of the
United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Knot or West, they ail equally spring lrom the
smile miaernul eauso. The great variety o! symptoms arid
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but- as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield ton remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Ry the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or, cause of disease, there 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 lauds, it the sumo hi character a )<1 edeoi; is a poi
son flouting ill the atmosphere, causing disease to all \, ho
breathe It. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tlie preparation before ns, offered to
the putdic,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
who'll neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact witli it, even In the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful Influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the fotloWhtg extraordinary results from its Use :
it will instantly check tlie ague in persons win* have
suffered tor any length ol lime, lrom one day to twenty
years, auii by con tinning its use, uceordiug to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from tho complaint tor ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should male 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 tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent, the accession of
General Debility and Sight Sw eats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and cimtiuuiw to improve until restored to
perfect health.
lty its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every ‘family mid class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, ami all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle us a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them tlio most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since tlie introduction of tho OURK m 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 tlie resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic. Quinine, Mercury, SaHfcine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous clfrcts are superadded
to tlie 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 he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously Well known that tlieir potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
ou account'd! Its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wort liy of Public Ooufuicnce,
Because ofits
.Singular and Fntire Harinlessiirss,
Tlie following 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 York, Juno 11, 1850.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have lfound
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON. M. D., Chemist.”
It i-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 tlie 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 the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one an!
the sumo cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by 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 the Cure as a preventive, ami so destroy
tlie 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 untibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveuess, it must be takes
or tlie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only taut ion. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, i aud place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air wafted across, or circulated over tho
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degieo commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlio
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of -the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. KIKIDES, Providence, It. I,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVLI'N, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10. 185 ti. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Muile by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON <fc CO.,
H AVE received the appointment from the proprietor
. for t lie solo agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Kxpectorant,
tlie medicine tliat has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, uml has been pronounced
liy till who have used it ns being fur superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jcsnminc,
the pure decoction of \\ ild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that lender it far belter than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1865.
Dear Sir—Tlie public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased I,tings, under the titles
of Sar-uparillos. Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that arc
daily brought to tlieir notice through the newspapers bv
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
Feat I in Pulmonary Diseases. I uni conscious that in
so doing. 1 nm acting most unprofessioually. and deroga
torily.to 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.
Gallatin. Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Woodman— Dear Sir: I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met w ith. I
would lie pleased to have you send me half a dozen l>t
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
YV. M. Mason. M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlio universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tills medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvt lit
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably )■ preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it w ill
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the mouev reiuuded. YVe guaran
tee it to lie tietter than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.’
♦S*Price —One Dollar n Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.. Columbus. Ga..
„ , Only agents for this count?.
February 6.
GREAT TUIUMPHB
AND
UN PARALLELED SDCUF.SS OF
IlflOilES ! FEVER AND AfcitJK CURE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA;
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
AO POISON. PROOFS I
See what vhe President of the I’hui uuieeutlcrtl Society
of Missotn i, says of Rhodes’ Fever uiul Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria: ,
Si. Louis, Mo., Nov. lU, 1855.
IJAVINQ noticed the ceiniiicale ul chemical analysis
J.l given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. .). R. Chilton,
of New York cily, iu saver of Rhodes’ Fever uml Ague
Curo, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curpifior Strychnine, aud having received numerous iq>-
plicatidfis for it. I was induced to ‘send to Dr. Rhodes
for (lie medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to is- ail that
tho proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
I’resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hurt tire Ague for Twelve Years 5
Providence, June LI), ltioo.
Having been informed oi too illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fro e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, .'’lie took in all four bottles which completely ro
stered her to health and strength, ami as four mouths
liave now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie permo
neuiy of tlio cure.
C. A. P. MASOF; Apothecary.
70 Hollies Perform 7 0 Cures.
Constantine. Mich., Sept, irith, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —i have just sent
an order to Arnes & Hulliday for another half grooF of
your Fever and Ague Cun*. It lias sol'l like •• Hot Cakes,”
and I liave only two bottles on band. One reason it
has sold, is because lieu I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, aud they were all satisfied. I had, one ruse
of Chill Fever Where it run four days, but tnemdncamo
totee me on tlio sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
34 Dottles Perform 3*l Cures.
.Moline, 111., Sept. 34, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Guru” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agciit ot Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may lie few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
10 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1555.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles, left, t give it to them at first,
•il no cure no pay,’although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but 1 took the respon.ability oti myself.—.
But not a bottle has come back, and as [ am almost out
of tlie article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles. If you hoc proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. J 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 ns much Chilis and Fever since I lived in
tho ijtate, as at present. Yours, tic.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
I’im: Run, Mich., July 31, 1555.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir— Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders. It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Dome who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as wo have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Sir. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
by your remedy. 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
tlie benefit it- has 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 l adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced tlie use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in tlio enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m idiclne the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREW’S.
I. O. O.~Fi —
To another column of to-day’s paper will be 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, Shnrpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it Ims effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, aud we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of tlie public. —Odd Fellow, Jioonsbr/ro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Bept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the ramily of a clergyman here Ims been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used 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.
Montickllo, link, Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —I 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 hi a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W\ G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. It. R.. Ga., Jau. 1, ISSG.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
tvho has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all 1
can in its sale. ‘ \Y. A.IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it iu every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible info every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas. Ac. Tlie eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with oil to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will he noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
coss and sale than ever at tended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its tree use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlio
Cure is a perfect antidote.
it is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
us a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened liy
Ague or Bilions diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind oi intemperance or dissipation.
JA M KY. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence. R. 1.
And for sale by KIYLI.N, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Ki vllii, Thomas A'Co. are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of li.. T. k Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Cos. sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphanpce, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
\\ ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
A’. Y\ . SEAT, M. l>., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving u
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlio too positive condition of the system railed
lever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNER * BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and deuleig in
I irginin Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Aster
House. NEYV YORK.
New York. January 1. 1850.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.
HAVE ordered from Now York a full suppiv of the
. most extraordinary medicine of the age. ‘
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
l'fo'N will be in receipt Ol live gross tilt- 1011, instant
Physicians are requests] focalloarlv.
February 6.
Professor Wood’s Hair Restoraii
|B. no doubt, the most wonderful discovery ‘ 1 I
1 of progress, for it will restore permanently ” * fl
to its original color, cover the head of the Lff" } ‘fl
most luxuriant growth, remove at once all <ju* i “ ‘*]
itching, cure all scrofula and other cutauwn. . fl
such a-, scald head, etc. It will cure, as ifby ue ‘‘ ■
vous or periodical headache; make tlie tuxit , t 1 ; ’fl
and wavy,and preserve tlie color perfecth ~ 1 ‘f- S
from lulling, to extreme old age. :
Wo could give the testimony of more than
died thousand to the truth of every won! we /! IK ’
teu. See circular and the following; t.H
The following is from a distinguished mi n,i 1
medical profession : °l
PROFESSOR 0. J. WOOD— S *’ 1 AL ’ L > ,lau -1, lQjfl
Beau Silt: Unsolicited. I scud you this certiti, at 3
ter being nearly hold for a long time, and havd fl
all the hair restoratives extant, and having n, r H
any, 1 was induced, ou hearing of yours p, ! t il: *|
trial. 1 placed myself in tlie hands of hu-.i,,.- ‘H
my head rubbed with a good stiff brush, and u J i'* * ‘H
tive then applied, and well rubbed in, til] u„. ‘ ’ B
glow. This 1 repeated every morning, and ;, “, ■
weeks the young hair appeared, and grew ■
August last till tho present time, and is m.u tlii-k’ H
and strong)—soft and pleasant to the totn-li ■t’ *‘H
before, it was lmrsh and wiry, what little there
aud that little was disappearing y. ry rapidly. ; ) ■ H
your restorative about twice a week, and >ln,']i ‘fl
a good and perfect crop of hair. Now, if j l<: S
these tilings—and who him not'; but have nut w ., •'H
erto any ease where any person’s hair was lc livV H
ed by any of the hair tonics, etc., of the day- H
ly gives mo pleasure to record the result of un ‘ H
ence. 1 have recommended your preparation m ‘.f 1
and it already lias a large and general sal,- u> r , - ”1
the Territory. The people lure know
have confidence in it. The supply you sen; u-’ , H
sale agents for the Territory, is nearly exliHuq ( ,’
daily inquirieg'aro made for it, Yon a- se: v t .',.|> , | i 'H
your discovery; and I, for one, return you m , u
fir tlie benefit it has done me, for 1 certainly’; ll ~| l ' t |H
paired long ago of ever effecting any such n,’n].‘” 1 H
Yours, hastily, 1
J. \V. Hu\„B
Firm of Bond it Kellog, Druggists. >; i S
Tho undersigned, Rev. J.lv. Bragg, is a mini.i,.H
regular standing, and pastor of the. orthonlux tim-'fl
at Brookfield, Mass. lie is a gentleman of cunsk,,r
influence, and universally beloved. ’ 1
WM. !!.,;■
Brookfield, Jan ]■<
PROFESSOR YVOOD— ’ *S
Bear Sir: Having made trial of your Ilair
native, it gives me pleasure to say, that its ett,, t H
been excellent ill removing inflammation, daiulii. : ; H
constant tendency to itching, with which ikuvi- lnH
troubled from my childhood; and lias ai-u nsiur.qlS
hair, which was becoming gray, to its original
have used uo other article, with anything’like tin’
pleasure or profit. Yours, truly, 1
u J. K. BRAGG. ■
114 Market si, St. Louis, March 5.
Dear Sir : i am doing an extensive travel in Hu- v.H
and South-western States, as general agent im- y..:H
American Lineuicnt, and would lie glad if yini u .'H
vor me with a consignment of Professor AYiiimH
Hair Restorative, as J feel assurin', Unit) cmH
traduce it in many places were it is not kunwn. B
head is a living testimony of its valuable prepertv. B
storing the hair to its natural color. 1 tup forty r.B
old,and my liair was almost white; lmtniYcrusin- B
half pirn bottles, my hair is as beautiful auburn :• B
at sixteen, and much improved in Hpjpcai'ani e.
would not be without a bottle ou hand fur tlio i. B
ten. 1 should be very glad to attend to any malt, r.B
netted with the Hair Restorative, i have been for Mt-fl
years engaged in the same business, and will be G.elß
hear from you soon. Very respectfully. J
YVM. li. lmouJlllß
Sold at 114 Market street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists every v.luß
All kinds of family patent medecines tor sale, ml
best possible terms, at Professor Wood's estalili-im.'B
114 Market street, St. L- uis.
For sale in Columbus at the Drug Store of I
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to care of . n
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Road to the Depot of the Opelika and t |l
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article ordered is not in the Store it
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October 20. ly
MILLET FISH- I
DDLS Mullet Fish, just received and , I