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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared fcy N. W. Heal, M. n.
Reasons why it should lie used instead of May other treat
ment in All Febrile affect ion a :
I at.—Kroiiuiiiy of Time .—Ah only one-sere nth
<>l the ordinary time i required to effect a cure.
HdeKconomy of Money .—Ah it costs but one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of FeellnK.--As it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating dose* of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, ami the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
ami that pleiuumt In its effects.
*th.— Economy of TliourlU. —Ah when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety ut present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.— Kronoiny of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed liy chronic disease.
lllh.— Kronoiny of Life. —As the cure iseiheted
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, iti a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes ami persons in all condi
tion* of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, hut will
appl> with equal force to cases which have been Subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*,o the nature of the ease at file time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and penna
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude th y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had liocffoct.” The gem ml
impression on the subject of fever is sueli, that thoughts
uot unlike llic above follow tile pure of a common case
as naturally as men think at ail; and it i not until
the Individual lilts witnessed many cases that lie can lolly
realise the truth; and even then he limy coneliido them
all very trilling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been tints successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great os to require particular
attention, or though tmrcesslul in reducing the fever,
it will again rlso at the iniluuuce of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in sueti cases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “synopsis.”
Rcmarkson Fevers in General*
On this subject I wish to lie fully understood, liy the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including hiiiiill pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in tlieir
development and exhibit it variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that of undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, aensn of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show tlull. I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the Celehrafed I’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, Loudon, whose work on the “ lYinri
ples and Practice of Physic” Is ft text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently stundarilmithnrity.
fin page 834, he says:—“We hear continually, belli in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, tiastro-Fateric, ami
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, i am persuaded thftt tiro effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is had and hurtful. It
eucouragos u disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that cau lie relied oil. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tire same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of limiting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any dlstinctcharoeter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself ami others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
aud treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured yon will sism be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to he pursued ill
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Buies”
and “Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Rules important to be observed in all cases in. using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. it should be given in throe or four times its own
quantity of water, and may ho sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always lie free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must b” continued whenever tho lover subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4tli. 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 tlieir own natural feelings, independent of all extru
ueous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to nil intents and purposes.
fitli. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as tho patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
fain!ness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness niter tile fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or the face aud
breast may bo bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES,
For children of one year or under, from 3 to S drops.
“ over l and under 2 years, •• sto lii *<
“ “ 2 “ fi “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ & *“ It* “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ 3 “ I*> half to a tenspoonful.
All persous 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 (lie prime of life;
nor females, us a general rule, as much as males.
Thera is no particular care necessary in giving it. to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing'he above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in nil of its effects, the expectations
of tlie most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being tints particular is, that
the lull benefit of the medicine may be obtained, mul
uot un account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances,
Bilious or Hrintt tent Fever,
Give a tuMtionful of Fluid” (see rule Ist) once iu
two hours, till the lever is evidently passing . tt; this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
” Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the h M els are particularly constipated
or oonttned, give a . it hurtle (see auxiliaries) with the
hist portion ; they lima be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fewer is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tlie influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally —a double dose, or two tcaqioopsfu!
may be given ut first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—ls it—tho pulse—has uot been sul'tennU,
thus allowing th medicine lias taken effect.
Iluthing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, In these difficult eases, will afford relief mid aid
the mcdleine much in taking effect.
Congeatix-e Fever.
Uive two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
tlie pulse becomes more full aud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as tho fever subside!. As
the bowel* are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tills disease
uo time sliouid be lost to get them open, givo some active
eatkartic with the “Fluid” and repeat as may fie neces
sary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage: also, mustard to tlie extremities or
Iriction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also. , old
applications to the head. Quiniuc may be added to tho
” Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—ut least so far ns
ray treatment is concerned. In these k> ,v fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will \x> required; still
comparatively little, ns they frequently run weeks under
the oomnon treatment, while with this lmt a few d.tvs
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be comaienced —which may
immediately follow any other without detriment— with
a teaspoon ful of “ Fluid'’ every two hours, till the pulse
bsopOMs fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
•RM ill sU or eight hours till tho fever entirely subsides.
In bud case#, from iUom* to live grains each of gtuuiiw.
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) sliouid be added to each dose. ‘1 lie
bowels should lie kept gently open, and small iiortions
of sumo hepa/.xc should bo given occasionally, even
though tlie bowels should be very loose. The patient
should bo sustained by nourishing and mucllageuous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—
Where tho skin is very dry, sjiongiiig the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should boosed during convalescence, in all cases
which havo become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Litng
or Winter Fever.
Give i teuspoonful of the “Fluid” every Iwu hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boueset; or
half tin quantity may bo given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boueset tea sliouid lie given warm till tlie violent
symptoms arc allayed, or the patient is relieved : then
cold; I,,mentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the scat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Kuheoln and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these din Vases arc attended with fever, which
in fact is tlie must prominent symptom, the treatment
(Idlei s hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ name,” whether it is one or tlie
other, or w ither, as tiiey nil continence with fewer, but
treat il ut once; govern the fever and there will lie no
trouble; there will b vl/uilittle eruption even in small
pox. Tills, to most minds, is anew idea, aud doubtless
will be regarded w ith ridicule by many. 1 nevera heir >s
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will, be cut short ; attended witii hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, anil that there issio necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, lmt all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on tills subject, 1 have good authority; thal of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“You may abate the force of the erupkive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the, pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. J nave not only proven it mug be, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
eh ip. bee the account appended.
Give a leiispooiilul or more, according to tlie urgency
of tlie case, with a done of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until tlie fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is gemcu,ly sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the levßr under control. Wltl'ii the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one ease, oil the ship Duchess ({’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen timt the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till be could swallow,
when it was given iu teaspoonful (loses meg hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlio Fluid alone. —
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever,
Tin's heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoon fill, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need bo entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as tlie fever continues, us in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, I from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pniu uml suffering. It
is to inform them of tho happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their, trials, in child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once l>y a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
ilsuse; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of die ills of females, if not
tlie most so ofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous us well as tlio circulatory,
it will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sootli and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 givo under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue anil
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlio
name it. may be or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they sliouid
be appropriate means, and these soliuld bo given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the Fluid” alone will sub
due tlio fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, givo a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tlie first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in duo time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, givo something known to be good for
that complaint, though if • caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, pei imps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlio part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or sorno cooling application, and batlio
tlio foot iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry uml hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine ip taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if 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 tlio patient, tins become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting) that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do nwy good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give tho “Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as y on would under any other circumstances, giving tlio
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at tho ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may fed at a loss to know wlmt is meant liy
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found uo such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, l will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat hart ics.— Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such us castor oil. salts, senna, any of Gie roots
of barks, ami many pills, luitibilious, Ac.: nnvthiiig
known to lie good for such purposes.
Hejmttes.—Anything known to act on tlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlio articles depended on by the different schools
lor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tho “Fluid* or while tho system is under its in
tliiimce. •And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; cacli may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots mid bitter herbs. Done
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such ns check tlie action of’tho
•'""'da. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astrin-ents
which have the effect.
St i inn In ut s,—Art icles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best ■
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., Ihe essences are all more
Os less Stimulating. These arc the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid Is a better “dii?
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative * than known in tho materia medic*.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, mid will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pnrkitsliip Ductless D'Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
\\Y, the undersigned, certify to the'following, viz—
We took passage on the packrtsliip Duchess d'Orleuns
I’apt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the uth or Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A tew days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by tlie physician in charge, l)r. N. M'.’Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curin'-
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thlrty-nino days,
there were about eighty eases of small pox,‘some fever,
Ac,, and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From wlmt wc caw during said passage, wo are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat oil the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtue's. We never la-fore
beat'll or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage
.-mall pox and fever on hoard, mid not a death.’ The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed,
!';■ Vauiu, 84 Pearl street. New York.
r„ U.Fabri, - “ -
‘!■’ A-J>NoMu*Mr. Beaver county, Penn.
■ A. DcNohmindy. East Idvorptsil. Ohio.
, . , . Cal-iu Passengers.
- I lie above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
x , , . .... “M. Maiistox, First Mate.
New \ ork. Aug.. 1852.
N. W. Skat, M. D.
•WxS~ Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. V. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOll THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chili Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Unions Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom : Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
ami -Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WlilCU HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIiA-IAIA. OH MIASMA.
fI'JIKSE diseases are common to many localities of tlio
X United .States; lmt wherever they prevail, North,
South, Kind or \\ cst, they all equally spring from tho
same miusmal cause. Tho great variety ol symptoms and
forms of ui.-toaso is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits ol the sufferers; but as tlio
cause is the same, they will ail equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tlio laws of Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
mul 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 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 tlio preparation before us. offered to
the public,
Tkc Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it conics in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies tlio system affected by itxif its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use:
It w ill instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should inak- its use again necessary.
iu its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlio disease is cured, il
will entirely prevent, the accession of
Gcnerul Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
l ines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
liy its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue tlieir respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlio sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
Y eat.
Hiuce the introduction ot the CURE in every part of
tlie United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to havo fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at tlio date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the ni4*t candid minds, because all ibo resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague jmffercrs,
all tlieir remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicinc, -Sc.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue-, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir poisonous effects 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 lie taken witii perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that tlieir potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, us a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Kill ire Harmlessness,
Tho following certificate from one of Hie most celebrated
chemists in tlie United States lias beeu obtained, and a
copy of iHs attached to every bottle:
Niav York, Juno 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found u particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES K. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i< a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing 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 tlie one
under consideration, if tlie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, sliouid protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not Avait for tire poison already
lurking in tlieir 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 liilions climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tin- object of which is to cleanse tlie stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
tliis is necessary, or there is costivencss, it must re taken
or tlie operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Duly Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of tlio Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
peeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
mat nrions situation s.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlio
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure - ’ blown iu the
glass, and on tlie outside wrapper is the name of tlio
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success, is entirely ui-on its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared ami sold bv tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, li. I.
For sale in Columbus by
KIVIJN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1556. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY,
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
and. S. PEMBERTON <fc CO.,
UAYE received the appointment from tlio proprietor
tor the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at tlie
Nottli among tlio Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Clu-rry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tin- active medical qualities of the Yellow .lestimine
Hie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than imv
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—-The public generally are fully aware of die
thousands ot remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
ot Snrsaparillas, Pills. Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
(iai)y brought to tlieir notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
tor publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real t'se In Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that iti
so lining, 1 am acting most unpi ofcssionally.aiid dero-u
----torily to tin- interests of Medical Science and tin- regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prrscrio
tions used l>y Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
~ ~ ... Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0, 0. WooDMtN—Dear Bir: 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a lair trial and am well pleased with its of.
toots; better than any other article l ever met with. 1
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by tin- bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. and.
Ibis preparation lms nltaiued a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lms attended its use. For
coughs, colds and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tins moil, cine. troin its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
aint Its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably 1-preferred to any other offered to tile
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
t-enhm tolldi -!sr 1 ° nt ’ 1,8 n ? ,,lnil i “ 1 ' 1 genial warmth
k< < tut ui^oti \e powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only lough Medicine that
has stood tin. test ot the medical fraternity. It is sane
timied by. approved of and recommended by the lending
I bysieiuns ot New York city. Every Kittle is warranted
omncy refunded. We guaran
tee it til lie better than any eii,. m Pectoral (',,| l.iver
Oil. or anything else m v. extant.’
K*. Trice—One Dollar a Dottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON & CO.. Columbus, Ga„
~ , , Only agents for this county.
February 6 J
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCi. E:> OF
lUIODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
011
ANTIDOTE TO MAE Alii A:
Equally certain as a Preventive or (Jure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
bee what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria;
St. Loll-;, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
I JAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
J 1 given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. .1. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Euyciniine, aud having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who havo inva
riably I ice u cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WIIEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail tile Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, Juno 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever and
Ague :t month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
(,’ure. She took in alt four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and us four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
1 G Hot Ilea Perform ?0 Cures.
Constantine. Midi., Sept. 24:1i, 1855.
.1 awes A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have jlist sent
an order to Ames ,t ilulliday for another lialf gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, it has sold like “ Hot Oakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 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, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever wliore it run four days, but Ibo man came
to see me ou the sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perforin 24 Cures.
MoLlljE, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. .Tames A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled liy tlie number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be lew, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
It) Bottles Perforin 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Air. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine iias mot
with the most favorable success in tliis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left, I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
iiut not, a bottle has come back, and as j am almost out
of tho article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tins bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie curejtome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Y'ours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perforin 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
aud Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled w'illl tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you. of
the benefit it 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
:qpt treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
. Since that time i have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
YVishing yjurmidicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREW'S.
I. O. O. F.
‘ In 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 the benefit of the afflicted, that YVm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsbwo,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here 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 lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticei.l, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
-1. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine hero for about tlireo 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. K., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Curo lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. ’ ’\\ r . A.IIAYLES.
if any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as_ rapidly as possible into every tow n and village
in tlie United States, Canadas. Ac. 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 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 tlie Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tlio letters
ol which I publish mi h immense quantities arc always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie CrowniugGlory
of tiie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allow* its free use us a preventive. Thus protected liy
using a bottle or two during the warm aud sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlio atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
itis also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
“hose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind ol intemperance or dissipation,
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, 1!. J.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents*
Kivlln. Thomas &)Co, are Distributing Agents for Hie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. & Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as lCivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH.
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NA <; EL~
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID
Prepared only bv
X. W. SKAT, M. Il), A, xv York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
liy which the too ih>,-drive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
removal^
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
YVIIOLESYLE <4 ROCK HS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BHANDIES, WINES. ,Vr.
Also, agents and dealeis in
\ irpniti Manufactured Tobncco tiiid Havana
CXC4AILS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesov Street., tear of iho \ .lor
House, NEW YORK.
New Y'ork. January 1. 1860.
IvIVLIN, THOMAS & 4 0.
1 J AYK ordered from New York a full suplilv of the
I 1 most extraordinary medicine of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
Montgomery,
ON and after tills date, Uio Passenger : r, J M
Road will be governed by the follovri,, “’ ■
DAY TRAIN. m *
Leave Montgomery
Arrive at West Point
Arrive at Columbus ilf^H
Returning —Leave West P0int......], I 4 !
“ Leave C01umbu5..,,.,.]].”
“ Arrive at Montgomery’.’.’
NIGHT TRAIN.
Leave Montgomery,
Arrive at W est Point
Arrive at Columbus
Returning —Leave West P0int........ dj
“ Leave Columbus
“ Arrive at Montgomery
Double daily connections are conthn.Vi” } V
Point to Atlanta, Augusta and Nashville r “fl
lumbuK to Macon, Augusta and Savanna]’ au,i ‘fl
4®-Negroes traveling alone must, be • I
two passes, showing permission of tlieir .
over tlie Road, one of which will i„. retains n ‘ H
ductor. tu ,J }’ t^|
Nov 10 SAMUEL G. JONES, 1;,,,
CADENHEAD ploav stock!
r iMilS Plow Stock, invented
I YV. sJ.tJ. CiLclenhcad of Moron
county, Alabama, ami patented in -aawSSEvJ
March last, is pronounced by fai
to be superior to any Plow Stock ever broiuri,l” ■
public, for steadiness of running, Kuperioritv ’W
incut of draught, and simplicity and ‘] S
struction. It is entirely of wrought ii ,’ “, ni ’ ‘■
made in weight from .1S to 25 ilis]’ ace,..e’" 1 ‘■
vice intended for. It. is adapted to any \dni .'M
used for plowing, trom the turning Slicin’ m u ‘■
The undersigned is the ow ner of the l iirlu V"-
county, Alabama. Smiths iu said l! W
fdiop rights to manufacture and sell j„ their'"’ .1
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of the , ‘fl
ufacture and use, to Planters having ihcir , ‘ ■
lion smiths. Price—one dollar for each sp ].'i'.'”
Tlie stock is so simple and easy of constrai i ‘
good Smith can easily put up 3 per day “” ■
Across THOMAS DU um I
May 13, 1856. V 1 , ■
if r) -The Spirit of tlie South. Eut'auia, a'lalil ."‘iß
at Clayton, will each copy one month. “■
STEWART, GRAY &Tco„
rj’AKE this method of notifying tlieir fri,.,,! ..J.
JL turners that they have sold tlieir stod , 1 .""M
to Messrs. 1
R.EDD, rIU2EH. db Col
wlio will in future .conduct their business ~t ,1
stand, and will always lie prepared to fiirnisliCvi.B
cription ofOoodtiin tlio
GROCERY LINEI
on the most favorable terms to tlieir customers u!|
of our friends and former patrons. We take m'e ‘iH
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for tliei,i (I
commending them as in every way reliable. ■
We shall still continue the
Warehouse ami Commission Rimini
at tiie same stand. 1
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give l<llr l
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSIiM
81 NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give*(9
tion to all who may favor us with their patronivv I
Columbus, Ga.. May 10, 1,850. 1111
COOKING, OFFICE, „ I
AND PARLOR STOVES.IsJ
iClSSjfe I‘XIV WAIUE.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS*!
A large assortment always 011 hand, and fur . I
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in g, :l
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite tlie Post Ofliiel
R. M. Abmvoinl
Columbus, Sept. 17,1555. ,1,;,,]
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKEEj
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tlie
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the I
ness of Drcss-maliing, at the residence of Mrs. 8. j.
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court II
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-H
tinues tlio business of cleaning, bleaching, umilj
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having ‘
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 1 O. 1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT*
FOIL ISSG.
rpilK Fourth Volume of the American Coil, n !
J will commence with tlie January number. *
in thus formally announcing the Prospectus m
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short
add. sanguine in the belief that, w ith the ii.i. :n...:
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures nt tin- iBBI
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the pits'.
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation. H
in the first place, we remark to our friends and
that the Kditor.lir. Cloud, has again heconie tin-
er and Proprietor; aud we hereby assure our
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Hunt’ r
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth. B
Flushed with victory in tlie magnificent
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triiimi
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter - will
step backward’’ its progress is onward and upward
highest niche of improvement. JB
It is hoped earnestly by tlie Editor and proprietor.
by the members of tliu Society, that the Planters
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama's only
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the
baina Slate Agricultural Society, that its eltici> iic\
be unfettered in tlie great work of developing -
measurable resources of the Keystone State “f tii >
■■ bevoted to Improved Plantation Economy.
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the
can Cotton Planter is to 8
“ Improve flic Soil and flic
With a corps of correspondents, numbering
the most practical as well as scientific minds ..I ilief’
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our
the first of each month, to their entire sutMiu’ti’ n
profit. B
Every family in the country, wliataver msy be
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural i-apr:
cause there is no reading matter published to the ’
so innocent, and at the same time so practically
Me in all the walks of life as that obtained in a goodi
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton I’luuter
issue promptly liy the first day of the month, b “
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good web’
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and
tiled. H
Our Horticultural Department will he sustaiia 11 BB
heretofore, by n gentleman of practical e.xpciieii"-.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery. B
Terms : IB
One copy, in advance ; “'JB
Six copies “ “'^B
Twelve copies “ W li: S
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies...— 1,1
-111 communicaiions, either for the columnset tin* M
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the I>l" T ’ 1,,1 W
be addressed to Dr. N. 1!. Cloud, Dockland Post
Alabama. B
Subscriptions should commence with the volutin H
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout tbe
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus. 1
Our exchanges will please directlo Dockland, -hu.
MEDK'K <fc CO’S. |
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos., B
ISS West Side Broad Strwb j
COLUMBUS, GA. J
MIENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock I” ‘-’B
from, suited to every class and condition. m
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety m
October 22. ly 1
MOSTGOMEBV, SELMA AM) Bl (;lU B
UIVEU. fl
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by ■
Savannah, for Montgomery. Selma a ml ■
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed Hint bysnipr ■
tO OATO of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent, ■
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia. ■, 1
will bo forwarded from the Depot of the Muse^' 5 ‘ ■
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgoine*.’ • ■ ■
at un expense, for transportation by Dray between 1
points, of i
*?.■ cents per Ton (58000) lbs* I
which will save them 26 cents per toil, as the* • |
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar pe* ‘’ | r M
The Union Dray Company is amply rasponso'it* ■
h n or daniage } as may be ascertained by rw* rel lllH>
Bell & Cos., .Josiali Morris, and R. T. Thom. Mont-’" 1 j,
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to K. Patten and • “
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 81 ,f
JAMES .T. TOD 1),
COMM ISSION MERC HAN > •
No. 26 East Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA,
KKALKIt IX
UIIOICE FAMILY
Stnplw Dry Goodin, Drugs. Patent, Medicines. 1 111 ■’
ery. Tobacco. Ac. Ac. .
COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND if O'*
A/I Ordeinfor all articles promptly attended t< 1 ,
article ordered is not in the Store it will I"’ I 1 " r
and shipped with dispatch,
ilctober 20. ly
MI LLET FISH.
] BIILS Mullet Fish, just received and fur sab’ ‘
10 GUNBY t DG