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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by K. W. Seal, M. I).
Keatons ‘vhy it should l> used instead of any othor troat
mont in all Febrile affection*:
l<t.—Economy of Tima, —An only onr-senentk j
<>l (ho ordinary tinio in required to effort a cure.
•Id.—Rronomy of Moaey.-An it court hut one
loliar.
:lrd. -Economy of Keeling,—An it wives the ,
•mflering of a long sickness and the con sequent treat
ment; the annoyance ol taking nauseating down of ,
modieine, thnlr disagreeable operation, ami tho pain of !
lone confinement; hut little of the fluid being uecossary,
and that |de&mint in its effort*.
4th, —Kconomy of Thought.—An when .
known, it will remove-all dread and anxiety t present
-listing, respecting febrile affections: particularly whiln |
a dear friend ia sick.
Ath.—Economy of Henlth.-As the system •
it not reduced, and consequently rucked; nor is the fever ;
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Util,—Kconomy of laife, —Ah tile cure ia effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a tatal
termination.
Other reaHona might he added, hut these are deemed
sufficient to satiety all clssso* aud persons in oil condi
tion* of life.
The above reasons ure more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatmeut on the first attuck. hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject,
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As thin remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in afl ordinary ciuhw, when used soon after
lhe attack, persons can scarcely realize thut they had
been really much siek, ami vory naturally conclude th y
wen uot attacked with fever, ami if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm —it could have lieen
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine laid nooffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of u common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is uot until
tbs individual has witnessed many easesthat he can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very t ifliug rases, w'bieh would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persona, though they hnvo
Iron thus successful in perhaps hundreds of Cases, must
expect that there wH. cases occur wh- re there is some
organic or .ocal cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, * the exciting cause may still oxist, It is to guard
against disappointment m sum rases that 1 Imvo given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in General*
On this subject I wish to he fully understood. Uy the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and Imbits, they ol’ course differ considerably iu their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics —that o undue excitement in tliu circulatory aud
uervoua systems—lnducing mom or less unnatural fre
quency in tliu pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone iu the opinion 1
sdvnuce, I quote from the celebrafod Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text book iu many of
our medical colleges, und consequently standard authority.
On pigo 834, hesuys:—"We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systorantic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Atniir, Adynamic, Guatro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting thut fever shows itself under
various forms, ( am persuaded thut the effect upon the
mind of all this suit-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages a diajMisition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
liuo of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
lliat can lie relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable t o 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 you have
lever, treat it at once ns hereafter directed, and you
it M be well ii stead of any dlstineteharacter being devel
oped, so us to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hyiaithesis based on closet specula
tion* or visions of mind, bnt on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances. seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured yon will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. Bnt as eases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” ia given, either by
ueglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all ol'the most prominent levers, though Uie“ Kules”
aud “ Synopsis” will tie amply sufficient for oil those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Halts important to (■ observed in all casts in using the
Negative Klectric, Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, und may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be freo 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 lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise ugain, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
he left perfectly quiet: free from nil excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
uttempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induct them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which thev may feel more or less interested, but ho left
quic to all intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it us
plentifully, und us long as the patient desires und 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 d.tsire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while In tho lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever Inis passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn,’ lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe huthed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLiK OK BOSKS.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops,
over 1 und under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
” “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ :< “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ H “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
AH persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a . tcMpoonftil is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females. - as a genera! rule, as much ns males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
ihildrcn—those often years of age frequently having
taken full dose*; hut for n little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in pro|s>rtion.
Bv observing Ihe above directions, the medicine will
bo found agreeable in all of Its effects, the expectation*
of the most, sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished My object in boiug thus particular is, that
the full l>cnefit of the medicine may he obtained, and
not on acoouut of an v artual necessitg of such strict ol>
servances.
Blllouh or Remittent Fever,
(iive a tensponfui of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oft; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple eases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu the
” Kules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, thev should be
attended to at once, aud while giving the “ Fluid.”
800 Synopsis.
If iu any case the L vels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a c hartic (seeVuxiUarles) with tho
first portion; they must be opened or the fever njsy rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse runniug 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly suscoptiMe
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsfu’l
mijy be given at first with advantage, aud oven repeated
in two hours—if it—tho pulse—has not beeu softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at su agreeable
temperature, tho saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in eases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in tukiug effect.
Congestive Fever.
(live two tenspoonsfut aud repeat every two hour* till
l he pulse becomes more full and soft, theu 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 medleluo to operate in this disease,
uo time should be lost to get them open, giro soms active
cathartic with the Fluid” and repeat os may be neccs
*ary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also l>e
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hsnds or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
’ Fluid” If thought advisable, geo Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship anti Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
‘ re * ll , of ° n * character, differing
bring all of a low grade. the pulse
r>! ! ri,h * k’cucrnl great depression, there is
“ • t ‘P rtin K them—at least so far as
uty treatment is concerned. Tn these low fevers, w hen
“ y developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
whn ’ * ,h thi ” b,l ‘ “
, onTafoscenc*'* ° nKe,t *° establish <* permanent
I ,honW commenced-whieh may
immediately follow any other without detriment— with
ateaspoonftil of •‘Fluid 1 ’ ever, two hour* till Hie mil™
become- taller or latger in volume, then to be continued
race in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subside.
rn had raeos. from three so five grains each of eprinive
unil capsicum (Cayouuc pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (soe auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept gcutly opcu, and small portions
of some hepatic should bu given occasionally, even
though tlie bowels should be very loose. Thu patient
should tic sustained by nourishing und nineilagcuoue
drinks—such ns arc in common use in such rases.—
Where the skin is very dry, H|Hjuging tho surface os di
recti and in bilious Cover, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during e.ouvalcscoqcc, Iu all cases
which have'become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, l.unjg
or Winter Fever.
(lives tcs|>oonful of tin) “Fluid” every two lours,
with a wiiio-gliionful of a strong dococtiuu of boucset; or
lialfthe quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, ut longer intervals, say onco iu six or eight hours.
The boneset ten should be given wurui till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or He'patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to lie applied over the seat of pniu; keep the
bowels gently open.
Vnilolu, Varioloid, Rubeolu and .Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid. .Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these disease, lire attended w ith fever, which
in fact is tho most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn tliu “?n/.inc,” whether it is one or tho
other, or neither, us they all commence withs. ttr, hut
treat it at once; govern Hie fever und there will be uo
trouble; there will be hut little, eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is u new idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the ussertlon, llmt, small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will he. cut short; attended with hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, und that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, bnt u.l Hint I hold most dear;
liesides, on this subject, J have good authority; thut of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. Ho says, png'’ 874:
“Von may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. I nave not only proven it may he, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
(iive it teaspoonful or more, according to tliu urgency
of tho case, with a dose of salts or custor oil; repeat the
Fluid once In two hours if necessary, until the fever aub
sides—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it. should be given aud repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may lie used, aud tliu
surface buthe<l, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the longue
und fitueus were Ho iniicli swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tho throat was reduced so us to etiuhlo him to take nour
ishment ill about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wot tho throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous aud alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teuspoontul, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, ns the
Fluid will arrest it in it short time. It should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as iu other coscb.
Tho bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, I,cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded liy
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid In
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
ami difficulties; it must bo tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved nt once by a com
mon dose ami retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or u cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility of the nervous us well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet, tho system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid coustant repetition, and condense the treat
ment us much us possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. Ab the Negative Klectric Fluid
will change tho condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under nil circumstances, without regard to tho
name it may boor ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must lie removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, und these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” aud in. connection with it, when
occasion roquires, us they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then lie lost As the •, Fluid” alone will sub
due tho fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat ttie dose; if attended
with diarrhaui, givo something known to be good for
Hint, complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
puin or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in celd water, to the part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge‘or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“ the saline wash,” vinegar anil 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 ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the ■• Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, aud then you will be astonished at the ease
witli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliai-iea.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., us physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have found no such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cathartics.— Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, uutihilious, Ac.: anything
known to bo good for such purposes.
Ilepailrs, Anything known to act on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tho “Fluid” or while tlie system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophylliii—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles thut give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or tlioroughworl is oue of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.— Burli us check the action of the
bowels. Uitidanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry In treating fevers, though many others an- generally
used, but the Negative Klectric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic.” “auodyne.” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than knowu in the materia medico.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, amt will’
only refer to oue instance of success, that on the
Packetslilp Duchess D’Orlrnut.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
_W>, tho undersigned, certify to the’ following, viz—
IVe took passage ou the parketship Duchess d’Orleaiis
Cupt Hutton, theu lying in tho port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. Bhc sailed on tho Oth of Au
gust, 1861, with over n huudred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
trained by the physician in charge, l)r. N. W. Sent, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which bo seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thlrty-niue days,
thore were about eighty cases of small pox, some lever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Bent ou the oc
cuaiou, possesses inestimable virtues). We never before
heard or read of febrile a factions being controlled w itli
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox and fever on board, and not a death’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Karri, 84 Pearl street, New York
E. G. Karri,
A. DxNormandt, Beaver county, Penn.
r. A. DrNORXANDT. East Liverpool, Ohio.
. . . .. Cabin Passengers.
The above statement Is correst,
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
„ . . „„„„ Wm- Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug.. 1852.
... . N. W. Beat, M. D.
ffiSF* Address orders to
O W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On jVxTinoTK to Malaria;
FUK THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever: Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Krmittcut Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
und .Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, und nil other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAI.AH.IA OR MIASMA.
riMIKBE diseases are common to many localities of the
X United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Fast or West, they uil equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. Tho great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in uge,
sex. constitution and habits ol’ the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will nil equally yield tea remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the biws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal und vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character aud effect; is a poi
son floating iu the atmosphere, cansing disease toall who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tlie unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tlie preparation before us. ottered to
the public,
Tilt- .Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and tlms restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to bo entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, wiio distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check tlie ague in persons who have
suttered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tho direc
tions, n radical cure will be effected ; the patient contin
uing free from tho complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should uiuk* its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison iu tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility ami Night Sweats,
which so often follow tho administration of other mode
cities. Tin- patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
i*,v its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may lie using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tho sickly season,
which is often to them tlie most valuable part of tho
year.
Bince the introduction of tlie CUIIK in every purl of
tlie United Btatea, its success has been so complete and
unvarying us to lmvo fully proved these assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations wore made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all tlie resources of
science hod been taxed iu vain to subduo ague or bilious
diseases; und what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
Tho effects of these ure sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, anil when such remedies fail, or givo only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superaildeil
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 tho inukcrs of them uniformly assort
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
oil account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
.Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
Tlie lollowing certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evoiy bottle :
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. 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 the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Rente,iy not more valuable ns a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie ouo
under consideration, if the medicine be taken iu advance.
This is owing to tlio diseases being produced by one and
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice ns to diet and habits of life
prepared liy a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany eacli bottle.
It will often tie found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathnrtic or antibilions purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to ('cans- the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must retaken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,; and place them in
sleeping rooms: for tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over tho
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
ami .ostroy, to a ilegiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants arc exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles iu which this medicine is put up have the
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 lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I.
For sale in Columbus bv
K IVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
ftlade by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON At CO.,
ITAVK received the appointment front the proprietor
J.X for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North ainoug Hie Physicians, and lias beeu pronounced
by all who have used it as being fur superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. \\ oodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine
tlie pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, und many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
o! Sarsaparillns, Pills, Plasters, Liuiracuts, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My objoct in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or nt least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real Use In Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, l am acting most uiiprofessionully.atid deroga
torily to the Interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of tho ’usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
_ . Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. 0. Woodman—DcHr Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Kxpectorant a lair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
lects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen hot
tlf. by tm bearer. Respectfully,
AY. M. Mason. M. D.
This preparation has attained u wide celebrity fr om
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and iu fact. any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar propertiesas a dlssolvi nt
anil its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers In proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Uongh Mediciue that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity, it is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by the loading
Physlcuitis of New I ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money reiunded. AVe guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
February 6 Only agents for this county.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
U?PARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON*. PROOFS !
Bee what th • President ol the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, n. ys of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Mob. ia:
St. Lulls. Mo., Nov. 10. 1855.
HAYING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of Non York ily, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that ii ontained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and 1 raving received numerous ap
plications for it. I was Induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medii dtr. Since then 1 have disposed of a huge
quantity, mo tly to residents of tills city, who have inva
riably been i red by It, aud to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, sat sfied in recommending it to be nil that
the proprietor represents.
EDAVAIiD B. AVHKATON,
l’rcsd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Ilntl tl> Ague for Twelve Years i
Providence, June 2'.), 1855.
Having be u informed ol'the Illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a mouth at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever ana Ague
Cure. BhC nok in all four I Kittles which completely re
stored her to uenltli aud strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of the turn.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
10 Lotties Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
Jajies A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —L have just sent
an order to A lies H Halliilay for another half gross Os
your Fever at and Ague Cure. It has sold like” Hot Cukes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. Oue reason it
has sold, is because w hen I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever. 1 have sent a bottle and told them to try
it. and if It did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but tho man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bullies Perform ‘J I Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Jin. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — The box of “Aguo
Cure” you sent us lias all boon sold aud created a large
deiuaud for more; to meet which wc have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Ycrrington.
Its sale willoiily be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yot
have a bottle for every case.
AA’o remain respectfully yours,
’ RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Dottle* Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FRO.M A PpSTMASTBK.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your mediciue lias met
with the most favorable succeas in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took tlie responsibility on myself.—
But not a hoi ..lo has come back, and as I am almost out
of tho article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual iu payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 lnve received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
tlie Btate, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. ‘I.
Dottles Perform 41 Cures,
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias uot
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please seud us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly .vours, 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
tho cenefit 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 the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not bail a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y sir m ‘dieine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yourß,
THOMAB G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
in another column of today's paper will be found an
advertiseme t for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not h. the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for t ie benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsbnrg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tin t he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be gi and, and we take plensure in bringing it
before the m iive of tlie public. —Odd Fellow, Roonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evitlence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. iHODES, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of .our Antidote to Malaria. One"young lady
iu the family of a clergyman hero has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some mouths without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure aud has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got i bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
n charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Montu-ello, link, Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhot.es —Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously ‘ecommend your medicine, having used it
myself and iresoribed it in a number of instances with
perfect sneers Respectfully yours.
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. is., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody, i shall do all I
can in its sale. ‘ W. A.HAYLEB.
Ts any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every buttle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced tis rapidly as possible info every town and village
in tlie Unit si 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.
I cun also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are the ie who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could uot be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tho letters
of w'liich Ipi blish su h immense quantities are always
now and late dates—altogether they would moro than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale dian ever attended any other Agveßeuudy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons. not a m.in woman or child in tho 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 the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also mi equalled for quick aud permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving uew life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Hilii us diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEB. A. RHODKB, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIYUN, THOMAB A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only age its.
Kivlln, Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Ageuts for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses cn the Cura, as Kivlin, Thomas A Cos. sell at
the very lorn -t prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphuuiieo, Aia.
DAN FOmTl A NAGEL
M :!1 supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Doing an Original Discovery, involving a
MOW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without less of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCER*,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES. At*.
Also, agents and denials in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CI&ARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House. NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN. THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tho
most exiraordinary mediciue 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 5.
AUCTION A COMMISSI ■
riMIK undersigned having purchtu ed tho interesr,
X Austin; iu the firm of ilarrb i. Austin iTxi.?"®
will continue the tm 1 M <*ieh
Auctiu, Coinmiusiou, Negro Broke
and Forwarding Inslness. ’ ■
uuder tho name and 6fyie of
JEV cfc IV.I c ft-* jj- j
At tho old aland. Nos. 59 nu<i’G i Broad
and (dodge to a i>rom(p ;md faithful Lu’ I
to all business committed to their (.ire. Tie v
their personal attention to the sale of Heal ‘ic .
Ntgroer Mercliandize, sad Produ.
Having ample facilities at cumin, nd, thev are ( * ‘ J
to make Ia bend Advances on Nee ,10,1 V”’ iU S
of every description. is
Particular attention givqu >Administrator! I
Executors’sales. CHADLESS Harhi‘/,T
October It*. 1855. ly ALLEN <N MdiKHKj. UN
D. B. THOMPSON At to.,
143 Broad Street, Colrnii uis, Georo-
Wholesale aud Retail Deal tl . * la ’B
/ (OOKING STOVES of all sizes and varionr I
U pattern*: FORCE aud LIFTING Pl'MPs BESS
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittaniu and
islied Wares, Cutlery, uud House l'urnisliin, nJa
Goods generally, and manufacturers of ‘
TIN AISO SHEET IRttiv )yi nv ,
January 26. ly AKK ’
’ CADERHEAD PLO ,V STOCK. ■
’l’lllß Plow Stock, invented by"''^^
X AV. & J. J. Cudoiihcud of Macon J
county. Alabama, and patented in
.'lurch lust, is pronounced by Karin,
to be superior to any Plow Stock or brou fit bes ‘ ■
public, for steadiness of running, superiority j„ *’ ‘j’
uient of draught, and simplicity ntnl economy a “IB
struct ion. It is entirely es wrought Iron. ~.‘l , fl
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs’ .crordiiur to n’ I
vice iutended for. Tt is adapted t, my kind ( ’ < ■
used for plowing, from flic turoin ; shear to the’ * ‘fl
Tlie undersigned is the owner 1 C 1 Tie right for Pn ! ■
county, Alabama. Smiths in sub eoufitv can iB
Shop rights to manufacture and II in their re'..
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of the right
ufactnre and use, to Planters havt 1 , thrir own V'flß
tiou smiths. Price—one,dollar fii M b (Stock *' l,!l 'B
The stork is so simple and easy of construction ,1 ■
good Smith can easily put up 3 per my.
Address ‘tJJIriM AS DE Worn
■Ma.Y 1 3 . 1856- Cdlumbus 1 I
it® The Spirit of tlie South. Ens .iila. ami the ■
at Clayton, will each copy one mor ~
STEWART, GRA & CO.,
rPAKK this method of notifying heir friend” uni .1
J tomors that they have sotil tin stock of 1 v.J “■
to Messrs. 1w,,n 8
TCEDD, i*REE t ts. Cos
who will in future conduct tin business at onr,fl
stand, aud will always be prepar, to furnish even iB
rription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tho most favorable terms to tiiej customers and • B
of our friends and former patrons. AVe take great fl
sure in soliciting a share of patron .go for them gJB
commending them as in every way reliable.
AVe shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Hnsinessl
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we slm; now give oui niß
vided attention to the COTTON a.c COMMISSION kB
SINKSB, and wilt spare no pains 01 abor to give sathfß
tion to all who may favor us with t oir patronai> ■
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856,‘1n
COOKING, OF ICE, ■
AND PARLOR £ ‘OVES.dfe ■
Ppggk TIN WAJ .fia. SUgB
HOUSE FURNISHING OOODsT&J
A largo assortment always on h md, and for sale I
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, ami Job Work in generl
promptly’ attended to and \v ARK ant id. j
.Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office. I
K. M. ALDWORThB
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m I
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER. ■
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respect fully informs the B
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the l„B
ness of Dress-malting, at tire reside cfl of Mrs. S. ,T. I(B
Gall, Oglethorpe street, four door,, i “low the Court 1108
square. Their patronage is rosjm ully solicited. j
Mrs. S, J, KENDALL, at the stn-c place,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching. atidlMß
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having “B
Work done in good style and with promptness. ]
March 13,1856. r ■
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEB
FOR 1850.
rjIHE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton I'lautß
X will commence with tho January number. j
in thus formally announcing the Frospectus for B
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs®
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, B
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in t®
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tliej'la®
ing States, and especially Alabamams, the past history®
the Cottoir Planter is its highest commendation. j
In the first place, we remark to, or friends and read®
that tho Editor, Dr. Cloud, has aga: 11 become the I’ul liH
er and Proprietor; and we here! assure our revi,®
emphatically, that in future the ( ‘ton Planter sliail®
sue promptly by the firstday ofea h month. j
Flushed with victory in the mo; uitlcent Exhibition®
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrn ed in the triumphs®
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama M.®
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “will take®
step backward” its progress is on < inland upward fit®
highest niche of improvement. ;
It is hoped earnestly by the Edit or and proprietor, a®
by tlie members of tlie Society, fr.it the Planters u®
Farmers, the Mechanics and Mat’ ifiu iures of Alnbaa®
will rally en masse to the support ,f Alabama’s only
clusively) industrial Periodical, he Organ ol the 5®
bama State Agricultural Society, uit its efficiency 11®
be unfettered iu tho great work of developing the i®
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of the Sou®
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Jhmuf®
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” th bject of tin dm,
can Cotton Planter is to
lmprove the Soil ami (lie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many
the most practical us well us scien: it c minds of ibefoul
we feel assured we shall be able t > visit our patrons,
the first of each month, to their ji tire satisfaction ni
profit.
Every family in tho country, whatever insy be tin
avocation, should patronise some . .gricultural paper : 1
cause there is no reading matter published to the woi
so innocent, and at the same time > practically prol.
bio in all the walks of life as that’ o Mined in a good ng
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter
issuo promptly by tho first day of the month. Tt will
uniformly printed in magazine si\l., on good white 1
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched amitrii
wed.
Our Horticultural Department v ill be sustained,
heretofore, by ngentleman of prm lie.'il experience.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
Olio ropy, in advance J } | I B|
Six uopies .’ ® 1 “I I
Twelve copies *• W l " ( I
| Clubs or Agricultural Societies, li copies...... ‘o 1 "■
All communications, either tor tlcolumn* of tin- !■
ter, or containing remittances, ordi ring the paper. r"■
be addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud. 1. Oakland Cost ui ■
Alabama. j
Subscriptions should dominance with tlietelnn.i.W
Newspapers friendly to the work, t iroughout tin’ - al
will confer a favor by copying tie I rospeetus. ■
Our exchanges will please dire, b Locklaml. tl H
9IELICK fc D’S.
CASE J |
CLOTHING WA EHOTJSEI
Old stand of J. S. Sm i A Cos.,
185 West Side Br id Street, ■
COLUMBUS, C ■
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—•> urge stock t”
from, suited to every class an condition.
Oentlemen’s Furnishing Good- every variety,
October 22. ly __ Jn
MONTGOMEHY, SKI-JM AND I(,B T
BIVER. , ■
MERCHANTS and others brio, ing goods b.v > I j
Savannah, for Montgomery.:lina and other
west of Columbus, Georgia, are Iti t'. • mod that byditpl *
to earn of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company. Columbus, .loorgia, their g’ lj j
will be forwarded from the Depot the Muscogee j
ltoad to the Depot of the Opelika ; and Montgoniei} V|
at an expense, for transportation ( Dray between i
points, of
73 cents per Ton ;000) lbs. ■
which will save them 25 cents p< ten. as the . -j
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge no dollar per l l ' l
The Union Dray Company is ai ijy responsible 111 , o j
loss or damage, us maybe ascev. ined by reteren 1 n
Bell A Cos.. Joslalr .Morris, and It. Thom. Moutp® ‘l |
Ala. liefer, In Columbus, Ga., to fatten and J”
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. nilth. ]
July 31 _ 1 ■
OMMLCTn -V.
lUIE late firm of Hidgway, King * Sorshy having ■
. dissolved on the 24th instnnt. v the death at •’ . ’
1. Rldgway, the bnsiness of the lab llrm will be 1
up by the timh,reigned, survivors ot said firm.
JOHN AV. KING ■
I). A. SORSI"-
Warehouse, Commiss on. Receivinf
AND FOKWARDUVt, lil ■
lAUE nnderslgusd having forri. 1 11 vpart-’ - B
nership. will continue bu inr : at the
stand (Alabamu Warehouse) r.m’ r the
and style of KING A SORSBY, and solicit lb** w
friends and customers a continuance of the r 1 J 1 ’ ■
JOHN *
April 29, 1856 225 ti H A 90A*