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N fiGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID.
Prepared by N. W. Seat, M. D.
In iv oiiu why it should be used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile afTeetioini:
I 4t.~Keunumy of Time.—A* only am-Meeth
n| the ordinary time is required touflect a cure.
jtl.-.Kcmioiny of Money. —As it cots but one
ilnllur.
3rd.—Economy of it stives the
sutlerlug of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; tile annoyance of taking nauseating ilosvs oi
medie.iue, tlieir lUsagreeablo operation, and the pain of |
ion it conilucuirnt: hut lltfla of the fluid being neoaasary, i
and ...at pleasant in its effect*.
4tli.—Economy of Thought.—As when I
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present I
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
.ilia.— Economy of llenllta.— As thu system
is not reduced, and consequently nicked; nor is thu fever
subject to be followed by ■ lirunic disease.
tit It.—Economy of Isifu.—As the cure isutlectisl
before and without reducing the patient, i uiacqucntly
removing, in a corresponding decree, all dauber of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons iui|{liL he added, Imt these arc deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
flie above reasons are more particularly applicable to
thu iunuediutn treatment on the lirst nttacl., but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o tile nature of the ease at tile time it is first adiniuis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, In all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much siek, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of cusequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as iiicu think at all; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise the t ruth; and even then tin may conclude them
■II very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
hecii thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur wliero there in some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successlul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment 111 suen coses tliut i have given
and frequently refer to whut I have called a “ syuiqisis.”
lie murk* oil Fevers In tienrral-
On this subject I wish to lie fully understood. Jty the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other emptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and iiabits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit n variety of forms or typos;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics —that ol undue excitement hi the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in tho pulse, sense id heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that J am not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance, I quote from tho eolebrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King s College, London, whose work on the “ I‘rincl
pies and Practice of I’hysic” Is a text Issik in many of
our medical colleges, and Consequently utandant authority.
On page 831, hesayst—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, dilterunt species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, llraiu Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, laiw Fever, Nervous Fever,
.v. And systematic writers are to tho full as particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastru-Bnterie, ami
i forth. Now. admitting that levor shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is had ami hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to Its mime. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into each
.llier, even tho most dissimilar of them, ami are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is u great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a ‘••name;” if you have
fever, treat it ai once hs hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specular
tion* or visions of mind, hut on experience at tho bed
side of tlie sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
. umstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon ue freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, lint as cases may have be
i une developed befo*e tho “ Fluid” is given, cithor by
neglect, or under somo other treatment. I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ ltulcs”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Hides important tn be observed in all rases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation iu tho
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oft’; to ho resumed when It
begins to rise again, should such be the caße under any
circumstances.
Ilh. When the fever begins to subside,patients must
bo left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their mow natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel moro or loss interested, but be left
quiet to all iu tent sand purposes.
Mil. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as lung as tho patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
ill-inks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
titli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faiutuess while in tho lying posture, so us to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
iccnsion them to speak of it. they should have a little
win.-, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other Btlwulant; or the face and
breast may lie bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OP DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ ft to 16 “
“ - “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ & “ it> “ “ 20 to 60 “
la half to a tcaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
s tcaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, us a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular earn necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for ft little guide. 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
Hy observing the above directions, the medicine will
he found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
oi the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the fuU benefit of tho medicine may be obtained, and
not ou account of any actual necessity of such strict ol>-
M-rvauces.
Hilious or Remittent Fever.
(live a ten.spoilful of •• Fluid” (see rule Ist) ouce iu
two hours, till the fever is evidently pus-dug oil; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu nil 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 bo
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
flee Synopsis.
If in any case the h ovels me particularly constipated
or confined, give a .-uhartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they mod be opened or the fever mnv rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and tlie patient is nut particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily ‘qicrated ou by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcaspoonsful
may be given at first with advantage, iiml even repeated
hi two lioure—if it—the pulse—has not been softmed,
thus showing tbo medicine lias taken effect.
Buthiug the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
watui, iu these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
C’ongrsllve Fever.
(live two teaapvonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only u tea
spoonful, to be discontinued ns the fever subsides. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in thll disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give somo active
cathartic with the “Fluid” ami repeat as may be neeea
"ary till it operates; enemas (injections) mav also he
used to advantage; also, mustard to the’ extremities, or
Ivietion (rubbing) with the hands or flannel: also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As those fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being till of a low grade, the puls*
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
a Co r rn ” J these low fevers, when
r't.i llUle Pntieuce will bo required; still
ih r'y ’ “ they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few ays
EASET *“ longC#t —Wh permanent
• i* commenced—whieh may
immediately follow any other without dotriment-wath
a toaspoontul of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fullor or larger in volume, then to be continued
mce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides
hi bad .laser, from three to ftv grains each of quinine
and capoicum (Caycnn, pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should he kept gently open, and small jxirtious
of some tiejmtic should lie given occasionally, even
though tho bowels should lie very liaise. The patient
should he sustained by nourishing and mucilage nous
drinks—such as are in eoiiimot) use in such coses. —
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will lie found advantageous.
Toni- < should helmed during convalescence, in nil cases
which have become reduced.
Pneiiiiionlkf Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(me a teaspoon fill of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong tlecoclieu of Is.nonet; or
hall the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, ul longer intervals, say oucu in six or eigiil hours.
The bum-set tea should he given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
•old; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
thu kind, tube applied over ii.o seat of pain; keep the
bowls gently open.
Vuiiolu, Varioloid, Uubcola and Hcatla
-11 iia ; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Meualea,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended With fever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, the tri-utmotit
differs Inis little from that of coniniou fevers, llcnc-mhor
never wait to learn the “ name” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with Jen r, hut
treat It at'once; govern the f.-ver and there will be no
trouble; there will he tent little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded With ridicule hy many. 1 nevertheless
b ildly make the assertion, that small pox, If treated as
1 direct, will he cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and Unit there is no rucessily of
its running Its ordinary course. On litis I will stake
not only my reputation, lint all that I hold most dear ;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
l’l-of. Watson previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“ Full may uuatc the force of tlie eruptive lover, ami
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. I have not only proven it may be, Imt has
been dono In numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See the account appended.
(live a tcaspoonful or more, accoidiug to the urgency
oi the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides —though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. W hen the throat is affected,
auy of tlie ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
Iu one case, on the ship Duchess d’Oiieaus, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured fiy dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop hy drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
alt alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to lake nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid nlono.—
Used to wot tho throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best, gargle iu all such cases.
Puerperal or tlilhl bed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous aud alarming
malady to which the mother is liable will yiedd to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be oi little consequence. A single dose or two of a
tcaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need bo entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time, it should he .re
peated us long as the level- continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
in connection with this subject, l cannot l-elraiiifrom
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded hy
the ladies, will save them much Jiain and suffering, it
is to inform them of the happy effect of tlie Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
itsuse; in short, it is one of tlie 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 ail excitability
and iritability of the nervous us well as the circulatory.
It will uot force sleep like opiates, but it will south and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy: lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense (lie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under tills head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lover, or sulukie and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent euro.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
he appropriate means, and these soliuld bo given while
giving tho “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing moro general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or goon after, and should it
fail to operate In due time, repeat the dose; if attended
u 'ith diarrhoea, give something known to be good fur
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 hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the salt no 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 he no trou
ble ; if tho patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has 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: lor 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 the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, ami success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, ami then you will be astonished at tlie ease
Willi which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties limy feel nt a loss to know wlmt is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles ol’medi
cine t have referred to, viz:—
(at hurtles.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil,salts, senna, any of thermits
or harks, ami many pills, aiilibilious, Ac.; anythin*’
known to bo good for such purposes.
llepatics.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of th articles depended on by tin* different schools
for this purpose, will answer w hen used in connection
with (he “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Ami one may choose calomel—another, hltie
mass—the third, podophylllu—tlie fourth, mandrake
root, ami so on; each may take his choice and In* suc
cessful.
Tonics.— Articles that give tune or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots and hitter herbs. Done
set or thorouglnvort is one of the best Used in fevers.
Astringents.—Finch as check the action of tho
bowels, lamdanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not iiroiierlv astriiuients
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best:
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tin* essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “ relaxant ” aud
“sedative” tlmnknouu in tho materia medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, ami will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
l’ncketshlp Dnriirss U’Orlesus.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates*
Wo, the undersigned, certify to the following,\ii_
We took passage on the paeketshlp Duchess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lyinir in tUo port of Havre France’
and Island for New York. She sailed on the Oth of Am
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants* A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by thu physician in charge. Dr. N. \y ‘ Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which be cal!. Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he 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 tliirty-niue days
thert were about eighty eases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured w ith unu
sual promptness.
From w hat we saw during said jwssage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. possesses inestimable virtues. \Ye never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled w ith
so much ease,promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, it long passage,
smallpox and fever op board, and not a death’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K. P. Fabri, S4 Pearl street. New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ <• u
.1. A. DeNormandy, Beaver countv, Penn.
T. A. DeNormandt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
, . . , Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
~ . WM. Marston, First Mate.
New Y ork, Aug., 1852,
a , j , N * W. Seat, M. D.
?* Address orders to
G W WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! Now .Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Oit Antidote to Malaria;
jjor the prevention ani> cuke
Oi Fever ami Ague, or Chill Favor; Dumb Ague, ami
other liiteriuiUont and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompli Lied hy Typhoid Symp
lons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
ami Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WIIIOB HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
JMCA.XiJVIt.IiI OIT MIASMA,
ri MiESK diseases are common to many localities of tho
_1 United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
Smith, East or West, they ull equally spring from tho
same uiiasuial cause. Tho grout variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
svx, kiU ,itutiou ami habits of tin* sufferers; but as tho
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, ui- cause of disease, tlie re is a re
agent, or in other winds u specific remedy. All Malaria,
w iielher arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal ami vegetable mutter, or even newly
clcni oil lauds, is tlie same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tlio atmosphere, causing disease to nil wliu
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing Ihe unerring affinity subsisting between op
p.idles, there is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
tile public,
Tiiu Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which ucutruliz.es the poison whenever it comes iu con
tact with it, even in the upeu air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies tho system affected hy it of its
baneful inlliteuee, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results frnfii its use;
It will instantly check tho ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one. day to twenty
years, anil by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from tire complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exp isure to malaria should make its use again uecessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tho disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility ami Night Sweats,
which no often follow the administration of other mode*
cities. The jiatient at onco begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By it:, use Fever and Ague may ho banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, aud ull laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Aml pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them tho most valuable part of the
year.
Since the intf* duciion of the CUBE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seuned incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all tlie resources f
Science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat 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 Arsenis, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ate.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, aud when such remedies foil, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should ho particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may ho 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
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy ol’Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular ami Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in tiio United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1865.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’Fever
and Ague (Jure, 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 Ifoiuid
any substance iu its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES li. CHILTON, M. IX, Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined nut only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, hut 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 Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlio diseases being produced by one and
tin* same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits ol’ life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use Is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and Gee the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or tiiere is costiveuess, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will he seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of out* or more bottles of tlio Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping 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
and destroy, to a Uegiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
Thf. reliance fob its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
l’repnred and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, K. I,
For sale in Ochunbns by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN HEM r.l>Y.
Made ly Prof. O. O, Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO,,
UAYE received the appointment from tlie proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created stub all excitement at the
North mining the Physicians, and has been pronounced
hy all who have used it as being fur superior to any
( lieity Pectoral. Itoodman s Oherrv Fixpectorant con
tains (he active medical qualities of the Yellow .feminine,
tlio pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, anil many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better limn any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
BFCOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April t), 1855.
Dear Fir —The public generally are fully aware of the
tlioilßunclsol reinedlesl’or Diseased bungs, under the titles
ol Sarsapuvillus. Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. Sly object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce tlie public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Hml tse in I'll I numdry Piseases. lam conscious tliut in
so doing, l am acting most unprofessional ly. and iier*'ii
torily In the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used witli more success than auy of the usual incscrlo
tions used by Physicians. 1
J. M. MArTLAN!*, M. D.
_ . Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
Wooman—Dear Sir: I have given your Cherrv
fcApectmaiit a iuir trial anil am well pleased with its ei’-
““V a, Q’ tUcr article l ever uiet with, i
| nil lie pleased to have yon send mo half a dozen hot
tie*, by the lu-arer. Kesjieetfully.
W. M. Mason. M. 1).
I his preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its „s'e. For
thu’miwl H Y*"” !” fcct ’ H,, >’ pulmonary complaints,
, *jV ’ ’ “VY ds peculiar properties ns u dissolvent
and its soothing power to ull irritations of tho throat
will probably he preferred to any other offered to the
public. As nnapjuqurr, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
? , . lent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers i„ proper tone.
RMK ‘uber that th His the ouH dough Medicine that
ha-stisid the test of tin* medical fraternity. It is sanc
tq,’w’ “I;.P-' ,v “*>'* "'l recommended by the leading
v °r ‘.T ‘ ° T } ‘"■ v K "*y i warranted
{’ /*'; “‘ljfcwUon or the money reftmded. We gunrnn
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything el si* now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CQ., Columbns, Ga„
February ft. ° Uly “ gen,! ’ for ,hi ” 00unt y*
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AMU AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
SO POISON. PIIOOFS !
Sou what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of .Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Favor aud Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1865.
I IAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
II given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, iu laver of Rhodes’ Fever uud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mt-r
----curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents <_ ! this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, aud to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
l’resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Unit tlie Ague Tor Twelve Years!
Providence, June 2a, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever.aud
Ague a mouth at a time for tlie last twelve years, I‘sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four liottles which completely re
stored her to health und strength, and as lour months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Mottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 2*lth, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
un order to Ames ,c Hulliduy for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. It has sold like 11 Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, U because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle aud teld them to try
it, aud if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. Iliad one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the maucame
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform ‘44 Cures.
Moi.ine, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr.. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has ull been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your geueral agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may bo few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS &. ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perform 10 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with tlie most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was uot authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle lius come back, and as I am almost out
of iho article 1 wish you would forward mo one gross of
the. bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose . teen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cureotome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
41 Bodies Perform 41 Cures.
Pine Run, Mieh., July 21, 1855.
Da. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—,our Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only ono
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATUROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, J take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever ou the Isthmus of Panama, several
mouths since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my health grew worse until
I commenced the nse of your Fever aud Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now iD the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur ui *dicine the success that it merits,
1 remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
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 putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, who lias it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, aud we take pleusure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
F.vUleuce from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. .1. A. Rhodes, —Deal* Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the vuluo of your Antidote to Malaria. Ono young lady
in tin* family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for somo months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
aeliatm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and cun con
scientiously recommend your medicine. having used it
myself aud preserihed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R.. Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Y’our Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices hy its
merits, und 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. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CUKE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. K.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 call also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tho Cure oil commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will ’ e noticed that the letters
ol which l publish su *li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the tact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Renn dy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use aa a preventive. Thus protected hy
using a bottle or two during tlio warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have n single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow* Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tho atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened hy
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor und de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMK2. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. T.
Ami tor sale by KIVLTN. THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Gtu, only agents.
Ivivlin, Thomas AJCo, arc Distributing Agents for tho
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.’sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFOKTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
I'renared only by
N. W. SEAtf, M. I}., Nexv York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
llv whi !i the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to tlie normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNEIi & BENNETT,
■UIIOL.ESAL.K GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES,
AUo, UgCMItH Hll<l tllMllttlS iu
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
ciciAias,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesev Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1866.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New* York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
Tliey wi.i he in receipt of five gross on tho 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
AUCTION &, COMMISSION Bl’siNx
riMIF) undersigned having purchased the interest
_L Austin, hi tlio firm ui Harrison, Austin * ?f“!” 0
will continue tho 11 “ ‘’‘cGtdiu
A net in, Commission, Negro Broke
and Forwarding Business,
under tlie name and style of
HARRISON * McGeUx-v.
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and 61 Broad **i
and pledge themselves to a prompt and faithful .o’
to all business committed to their care. Thev ~0“"*
their personal attention to the sale of Real ip i feil
Negroes Merchandize, and Prodii, S,, ’ ,<
Having umple facilities at command, they are ,**
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes uml xi „
of every description. Teliandu
XNC’ihirticular attention given to Administrate,e
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. lIAJUUsox* 1
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McUEHIiF ’
U. B. THOMPSON A CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Geor
Wholesale and Retail Dealer K ’ a ’
tiOOKING STOVES of all sizes and V]iri,..i_ .jiff,
) patterns; FORCE aud LIFTING PUMPS HL
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania aud Plam|tpifil
islied Wared, Cutlery, and House
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARJ
January 26. ly *“
CADENIIEAD PLOW STOCK ■
riMtlS Plow Stock, invented by*^^^
I W. A. J. J. Cndonhcad of Macon
county, Alabama, and patented In
March lost, is pronounced by
to Ihj sii|K*rior to any Plow Stock ever brought bet!'’ B
public, for steadiness of running, superiority in . V 1 b
tnent of draught, and simplicity and cmneinv nf B
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron, anil ili/'iß
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs., according to tl j|
vice intended for. It is adapted to any kind „r m B
used for plowing, from the turning Shear to the V B
The undersigned is the owner of the right fur ihl’n B
county, Alabama. Smiths iu said county can ~l! “■
Shop rights to manufacture and sell in tlieir resn’ e* B
neighborhoods. 1 w ill also dispose of the right J, lv ß
u fact 11 re and use, to Planters having their own iV'b
tiou smiths. Price—one dollar for each Stock 11 ilDtil l
TUo stock is so simple and easy of construction o . I
good Smith can easily put up 3 per day.
Address THOMAS DE WobF
May 13, 1856. Columbus’ u, I
4®“The Spirit of the South, Eufaulu, and the all | I
at Clayton, will each copy one month.
STEWART, GRAY &, CO., j
riiAKE this method of notifying tlieir friends and c„ I
J. tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groan 1
to Messrs. n 'B
REDD, FREER fe C O.
who will in future conduct thc*ir business at oar ol 1
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every <1 1
cription of Goods in the “ 1
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers aud J
of our friends and former patrons. We take gn at „l I
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them mid
commending them as in overy way reliable. 1
We shall still continue the
W T ai*eliouse and Commission Busiu, ss , I
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, w e shall now give oar unifj
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION Iff’
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisf ie
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. 1m
sm COOKING, OFFICE, ~T
■v AND PARLOR STOVES, djjfe.
jjft TIN wars;.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODsT&fo
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and wahkantkd.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office
R. M. ALDWOKTII.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dtim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER,
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the buff
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. 8. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lloihe
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, conffVY
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, ttiKlljfs-’
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely ou liavin *W*
work done iu good style arid with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
IWIK Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter.
. will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have hut a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Ails, Manufactures of the Plant
ing; States, and especially Alabamians, the past history ol
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tho first place, we remark to our friends and natters
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er und Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reailMs,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall 1
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated iu tlie triumphant
success of the lirst Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter ‘‘will take in.
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the’
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by tlie members of the Society, that the Planters an I
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (e\
effusively) Industrial Periodical tho Organ of the Al
bania State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency laa.v I
be unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the Fotiih
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Mtuiutm*
tures and tlio Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Jnn-ti
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the Soil ami (Ue Miml.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ‘t
the most practicid ns well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit ou; patrons on
the first of each month, to iheir entire satisfaction nu.l
profit.
Every family iu tlie country, whatever may ho thuh
avocation,should patronisesuuio Agricultural paper; If
cause there is no reading matter published lo the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically piotiia*
hie iu till the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by tlie first day of the month. It will 1*
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white p i
per. with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained, *
heretofore, hy a gentleman of practical experience, lb
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
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Six copies sw
Twelve copies “ W IIU
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies lb w
All communications, either for the columns of the l’lan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, nurd
la* addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland Post Office,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tho volume. —
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the State
will confer a favor hy copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockluml, Ain.
MELICK A t’O'S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stutid of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
145 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA. . .
MENS’ und Boys Clothing—a large stock to ®'lc
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods iu every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND HIGH’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods I l }’
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina and other mm e
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by sriil'l' 11
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, tlieir
will bo forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee t* ‘
Road to the Depot of the Opelika und Montgomery Iff “ >
atun expense, for transportation by Dray between tin
points, of
75 cents per Ton (4000) lbs,
which w ill save them 25 cents per ton, as the Muscogi
Rail Rood Co.’s contractors charge one dollar ia*r ton
The Union Dray Coinpuny is amply responsible lot *
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference ••
Bell & Cos., Josiali Morris, and R. T. Thom, MontgonieiJ-
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and Joh n
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith,
july 31 !’ _
DISSOLUTION.
rpin late firm of Ridgway. King A Sorsby having J” , I ’
X dissolved on tlie 24th instant, by the death ot J 1
1. Ridgway, tlie business of the late firm will Ih* cio- •
Ul) l>v the undersigned, survivors of said firm.
JOHN W KINO,
B. A. SOKBBY.
Warehouse, Commission, Receiving
AND FORWARDING BUSINESS,
f jAUE undersigned having formed a o>part-<ffA_-)
I_ norship. will continue business at the
stand (Alabama Warehouse) under the
and stylo of KING A SORSBY, and solicit from
friends and customers a continuance of thetr bust _
JOHN W. Klb-
April 29, 1866. 225tf B. A. SORSB*