Newspaper Page Text
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prrpnrt-d by N. W. Heat, M. D.
KvtMoUH why it should be lined instead of any othor treat*
went in all Febrile affections :
Ist.—Economy of Time.—As only onetamth
ul Ilia ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
:id.Knmnniy of Moneys—As it c mil but one
dollar.
ilrd.— Ki oi'oiiiy of Ftellng—Ai it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and tho consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its ei.cots.
II j,, falconom> of Thought.—As when
known, it will remi all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
3tl. — aicouoiny of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently . uckod; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Ilth. -Kcwnoiity of Life. -As the cure is effected
before and without reducing .ho putiout, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might lie added, hut these are deemed
mrtloicut to satisfy all classes ami persons ill all condi
tions of life.
The above reas- as are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the llrst attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduoed, corresr ling of course
•o ihe nature of the case ut the time it . fir'd adminis
tered.
A this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
tl.u attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trilling
—u little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
not'.iing of consequence—it would have passed oil with
out anything—that medicine had nooflect.” The general
impression on tho subject Os fever is such, that thonghte
not unlike the (above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally 113 nieu think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that he can fully
icalise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very ti tiling cases, which would have readily yielded
loan simple medicine, yet persons, though they nave
been ...us successful in perhaps ouudreds of cases, must
expert that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, 01 though sucCesslul in reducing (lie fever,
il will again rise as the iullueiice of the “ Fluid” passes
oil, as t..e exciting causu may stiU exist. It is to guard
against disappointment 1 sueu cases that 1 have given
and frequently ref r to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
lieinarks on Fevers In General*
On this subject I wish to he fully understood. Hy the
term “fevers,” 1 commelieud all febrile affections to
which tho human frame is subject, including small jmix
and othm eruptive fevers; but as they ar l ■*, by it great
variety of causes, mid in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and cxhinit a variety of forms or typeo;
yet ail are distinguished hy tho same general character
istics -that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory ami
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of lieut, dryne.s of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show t! at i am no!. ..holly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from tho celehrafed l*rof. ‘l'. Watson,
of King’s Coll“gu, laindon, whose \.'ork on the “ Princi
pies and Province of Physic” is a text Isuik in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently Jan ‘jnl authority.
On pitge 834, lie suyi “Wo hear continual'. , lioth in
and out of the profession, different apooies of fever spo
ken of. Hy the public, Typhus Fever, ltraiu Fever,
Hilioir Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the tulles particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Unstro-Finteric, and
so forth. Now. admitting that fever shows itself under
various fort’ \ 1 am persuaded that the effect upon tile
mind of nil this sub-division, is bad anil hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. ‘There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued feverH,
that c; ho relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, anil are often
traceable to tue same cause.”
Tue above is a great fact, one worthy id remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds the folly of Hunting
up or troubling, yourself about a •’name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be, well instead of any Jistiuetcliaraeter being devel
oped, ao its to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet spot illa
tion'’ or visions of mind, but on exporiouco at the hud
side of tho sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(hy myself and others) under a ;reat variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear this in mind,
mid treat at ouce without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangcous fevers, lint as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either hy
neglect, or under some oilier treatment, 1 will desciibo
as briefly as possible the proper course to he pursued in
all of she most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” w ill lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Buies impu, unit to be observ'd in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid,
Ist. It should be given a three or four times its own
quantity of rater, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. l atients must lie free from all currents ol ai-,
(though thi“'o should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
tiuonce.
3d. It must be continued whenever tho fever subsides,
or is evidently paH-'ng off ; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. M min tha fever begins to subsnlo, patients must
tie left perfectly quiet; free from all 1 ‘lenient; should
uot bo qi. !Stio..od s to tliolr wants or feelings, nor
attemut to converse, road or take any exerci .o whatever,
till tli ir own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, iiiduce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may fool move or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
bib. Fluids should be ailowod, wliilo giving it as
plentifully, and us long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or ann as parties -my prefer or patients desire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tho lying posture, so as to occasion a
r. iesanoss after the love, lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of i’ ‘ hey should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give imui. bate relief.
TABLE OK DOSES.
For children oi ne year or under, from 3 to 8 drops
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ ft t<> 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ l2 to 30
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ 20 to 50 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a toaspooufnl.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common doss. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There Is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
tukeu lull doses ; but for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above tabic, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in ail of its effects, the expectations
ot the moat sanguine 1 ili'/ed, and many perfectly
astonished. My object In being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may he obtained, and
uot on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hiltons or Remittent Fever,
Give a teaaponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tho fevur is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
lever, with such observances as are set forth in (lie
•• Rules.” Hut should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
See oynopsis.
If in any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a .thartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portiou; they most booponed or tile fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse runuing 110 or
upwards, ami the patient is uot particularly susceptible
toil ‘lnfluence of medicine—not easily operated on l>v
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may be given at llrst with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours —if it—tho pulse—has not been softened ,
thu. lowing tlie medicine ha,, taken effect.
limbing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the salino wash, vinegar or spirits aud
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
tlie medicine much iu taking effect.
Congest Ive Fevtr.
Give two teaspoonsful „nd repeat every two hours till
tho pulse becomes more full aud soft, tlieu only u ten
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very diftlc alt to get medicine to operate in this disease,
110 time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with tile Fluid” and repeat as-my be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (iujoctions) m-y also In’
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities, or
Iriction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel: also, cold
applications to tl’*> head Quinine may be udued to the
” Fir'd” if thought advisable. See S> iiopsU.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship anil Putrid
or Spotted Fever,
As these f-vera are a” f one character, differing
mainly ir and give, being all of a low grade, tlie pulse
small and wiry, with a general area’ depression, there is
l ' l Bl ‘t’ arfttin K them—t least so far as
ill 1 1 In these low Wew, when
billy developed sli . patience will be req rial; still
comparatively little, HH they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, whiie with this b u t a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish n permanent
convalescence. r
• treatment should be commenced—which uiav
immediately follow any other without detriment— with
a teaspoonfu’ of “Fluid” ever, two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
mco in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from three to five grains each ol quinine
aud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and .- Pi lon
ian l (see auxiliaries 3 should he added to each done. The
bowels should be kept gently open, and nuiail iiurtioiis
of some hcjtaJ.uj should tie given occasionally, even
though the bowels should ho very loose. The patient
should be sustained hy nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such as are iu couimen use in such cases.—-
Where tiie skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tollies should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid I’ummonla, hung
or Winter Fever.
(live a toaspooufnl of tlie “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boneset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, ut longer intervals, suy ouce in six * eight hours.
The boneset tea shir ’ J tie given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; idiuentatious, must.'. 1 plaster, or something ol
the kind, to lie applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Vnrioln Varioloid, lliiheolu nltd ffcnrlii
tlmv; or Smut I Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet. Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Rememliei
never wait to learn the “ name,” whether it is one or tlie
otlie., or neither, as they all commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern tlie (ever and there will he no
trouble; tin-re will lie but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, mid donut less
will tie regarded with ridicule hy many. I nevertheless
boldly make tin assertion, that small pux, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with hut little erup
tion ; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity ot
its runuing its ordinury course. On tiiis J will stake
not only my reputation, hut ail that I hold most deur;
besides, on Iliissu'ject, J have good authority; that of
I’ruf. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“ Yo.i may uhate tlie force of tho eruptive lever, am!
keep down, it is believed, the number of the, pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
he hone. I have not only proven it may be, hut has
been done iu numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
(live a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
01 .110 case, with a dose of suits or castor oil; repeat tho
Fluid one in two hours if necessury, until the fever sub
sides —though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought ndvisnlde.
In one case, on the ship lb ,iess d’Urleaus, the tongue
and fattens were so much swollen that tha patient could
not swallow or Bpeak. and lie was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given iu teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in ulkiut twelve hours hy tlie Fluid alone. —
Used to wet tlie throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gurgle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which thu mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arreßt it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should bo attended to.
111 connection witli this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a fe'” general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to bo appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at ouce hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved liy
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of tlie ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of tlie nervous as well as tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally ami
healthy ; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiio treat
ment as 111 licit us possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for aU cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tho condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name, it may be or ought to ho called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed iu order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate moans, and these sohuld he given while
giving tlie “F’luid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time v, T 1 then be lost. As the‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels ale costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie doso; if attended
with diarrhea, give something kuowii to ho good for
that eoi iut, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“Fluid” will soon relievo that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, anply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blisier, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, aud bathe
the feet ■ n hot .vatcr; if the fever is very high, skin
dry I. ml not. with g* eat suffering, sponge or batho tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tho saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford g.eat relief and e-d*ho medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if tho patient lias been reduce ’ 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 has become re
duced ; if there is nausea aud vomiting, that must Vie
allayed before any medicine will remain on tlie stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gsntlo emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose ; when the
stomach has settled, give tile “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as y ou would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you cauuot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will lie us ton. ~ed nt the ease
witli which you can control all febrile exciteme-t.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid. H.ul to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
A atlinrtics. Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tlie roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlie articles depended on by tho different schools
for this purpose, will answer when uaed in connection
with tho “Fluid” or while tho system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tho third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
rout, ami so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonica.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and hitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
A triageuts.—Such ns check the uction of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
SI tinulnnts.—Articles that raise or excita the
system. Capsicum (Cayeuue pepper) is one ol the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are ail more
or less stimulating. Those are the ui-'y classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better dia
phoretic,*’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” Ilian known iu the materia mediea.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly ou tlie results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that ou the
Packetsltlp Duchess D’Orlenns.
which cannot ho classed among ordinary certificates:
Wo, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz
We took passage on tlie packetship Duel d’Orlenn*
Capt 11 ut* m, then lying in the port of Havre. France
anil bound lor New York. She saileil 011 tlie tub of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on b-erd, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out ante* ; the emigrants. They were all
treated hy the physician in charge, l)r. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of bis own, wi a l:e calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie 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 thirty-nine days,
there woroahout eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. AH were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fullv
convinced that tho medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never I lore
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox aud fever on Ixiard ami not a death.’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. V. Fumi, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. full, *• i. an
J. A. DeNohmaxdt, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DkNormandt. East Liverpool, Ohio.
. . . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W.B. Huttox, Commander.
Mm. M.UIBTON, First Mate.
New Y’ork, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Seat. M. D.
Address orders to
G. W WESTBROOK, N. Y City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THfcJ PREVENTION AND CUKE
Os Fever ami Ague, or Chili Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent aud Remittent Fevers; also of
bilious Fevers, accompanied hy Typhoid fjymji
tons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MA.ZiiVH.rA. OH MIASMA.
tI'HKSK diseases are common to many localities of the
United States; hilt wherever they prevail, North,
Monti:, East or West, they all equally spring from tlie
same miasmal cause. Tho great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference iu age,
sex, constitution aud habits of the sufferers; but as tlie
cause is tlie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy tin- laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All .Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of uiiiinul and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tlio same iu character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with thoso unalterable laws
governing tlio unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, I here Is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tiie .Ynl iiral 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 tlie system affected hy it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
Tlie remedy is believed to he entirely now, and un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use ;
It will instantly cheek the ague iu persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will ho effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again iicces.se y.
In its operation upon tlie poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve al! the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and w hen the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Dtdillity niul Night Sweats,
which so often follow tho administration of other iriede
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may bo using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Ami pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since tho introduction of tlie CURE in overy part of
tlie United States, its success lias been so complete aud
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even ol
tlio most candid minds, because ull the resources of
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such us Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, aud when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should lie particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Ilarmlessncss,
The following certificate from one of the most colebrated
chemists 511 tiie United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is 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 hy
pioventing the talcing of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one an J
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 tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often he found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general nso is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tho biliary passages. Rememiior that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will lie seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified rases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleep..ig rooms; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
ami also tlio air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counter***-!
aud destroy, to a J -g.ee commensurate with its expo
sure, tiie luiasnata or poison contained in tlie apartment.
This mode of o...ibitiug the Cure should likewise bo
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tho
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and 011 the outside wrapper is tue 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.
The reliance for its success ts entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
wii. he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
K IVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1860, ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’* Clierry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created sue’ .n excitement at the
North among the I'hysieiLas, aim lias been pronounced
by alt who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of tlio Yellow Jesamine,
tile pure decoction of Wild Chei.y Park, and many oth r
valuable ingredients that render'll fur better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9. 1855.
Dear Sir—-Tlie public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Piasters, Liniment* .ce., that are
daily brought to ilieir notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to uso on- that coutains artiel if
/teal lie in Pulmonary Disc s. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofegsionuliy.and doroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Exueeiorant. which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any Os the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians. *
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1. 1856.
°- G. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given vour Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fix'ts; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would lie pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles Ly tbe bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, coids, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties ns a dissolvent
aud its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tho
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also let found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
Keeping tnc uigcstive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood tlie test of the medical fraternity. It Is sanc
tjom-,1 by, approved of, and recommended l-v the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be bettor ban any Cherry Pectoral, Ood Liver
Oil. or anything else uow extant.
<**Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 9. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Qa ,
February 6. ° Dly a * enU for this conn V
GREAT TRIUMPHS
and
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND Afil’E CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain us a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS 1
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
H AVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
. given by tbe celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained ueither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to scud to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, w ho have inva
riably been cured hy it, aud to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
I hen-fore, satisfied iu recommending it to he all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Ilatt Hie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre efrom Ftver and
Ague a month at a time for tlie last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. Stic took in all four bottles whicli completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Uottlen Perforin 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Kiiudes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Halliday for another half gross of
your Feveraml Ague Cure, it inns sold like“ Hot Cakes,”
and J have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had oue case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut the man eamo
to see me on tlio sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 21, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tlie box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tlie number of F'ever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases tnay be lew, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in tiiis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if tn> cure 110 pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; hut I took tlie responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will bo
punctual iu payment. I inclose iifteeu dollars on tho
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
tho State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr.. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Ague lias thus fur 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 be* :i entirely cured hy using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
tho benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and. fever on the Isthmus of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of the different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my health grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m idicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
Tn another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are uot in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of tho afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, anil in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to he good, and we take pleasure iu bringing it
before the notice of tlie public. —Odd Fellow, Buonsboro,
Mil. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote ta Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some mouths without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
tlie Curo and has not had a chill since. A sroung man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works iike
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, aud can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. O. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R„Ga., Jan. 1, 1556.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who Ims been fully cured by only one uottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. 1 shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. lIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlio United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to havo
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
lake the Cun- on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of whicli 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fillany newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than *-~er attended any other Ague Remedy.
The UrovviiingGlory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected hy
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child iu the United Stateß
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Y’ellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as 11 Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened hy
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga„ only agents.
Kivliu,Thomas &|Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. & 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.
DANFORTH dfc NAGEI,
Mill supply Physicians with tho
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
RBnoVAIi,
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &e.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesoy Street, rear of tho Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS &. 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.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
AUCTION COMMISSION Btsiw V
f|MIK undersigned having purchased tl, e i,„,. ES ®
-L Austin, in the firm of Harrison, Austin
will continue the ’ tm 4 MeOel®
Auctin, Commission, Negro Brok
and Forwarding Bt! S i lles^‘ ’
under the name and style of ’
HARRISON and) M. CiVrr.
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and G 1
and pledge themselves to a prompt and faiti l f„’i tr . H ' 1 ’ 1
to all business committed to their care *n,
their personal attention to the side of Heal 7 ®! 111 ‘"'fi
Negroes Merchandize, and Prod, “‘“W
Having ample facilities at command, tln-v , / *'*'• I
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes ir
of every description. ‘ ‘ er, -'’ | :nnfc (e
attention given to Admini ßtra , . 1
Executors’ sales. CHARLES 8 u Uim i
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McGFUno
D. B. THOMPSON &4 0 „ I
143 Broad Street, Columbus (iL . I
Wliolesale and Retail Dealer TBia ’B
/ROOKING STOVES of all sizes and vn.i ■
YJ patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and !'I’ U
isbed Mares, Cutlery, and House Furni-| l |, l
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON AVArz, 1
January 26. ly “ARE. 1
C ADEIVHE AD P LOW STOCK ■
’IMIIS Plow Stock, invented I>y
1 W. ei J. J. Cadenhead of Macon N 9 -
county, Alabama, and patented in
March last, is pronounced by
to be superior to any Plow Stock ever brought
public, for steadiness of running, superiority i,” .1
meat of draught, and simplicity and ecouumv r ‘■
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron nil
made in weight from 18 to 25 His., according t, ti “'*
vice intended for. It is adapted to any l*il„i r.R
used for plowing, from tlio turning Shear to tho s ‘ * ■
The undersigned is tlie owner of tlie right for F"/B
county, Alabama. Smiths in said county cm 1 ■
Shop rights to manufacture and sell in their r-s “
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of tlie right T 1” ‘ ™
ufacturo and use, to Planters having their *wi U ', lu ®
tiou smiths. Price—one dollar for each stock ‘ 1 ’ “'B
The stock is so simple and easy of construction n 11
good Smith can easily put up 3 per day.
Address THOMAS DE Wm r
May 13, 1856. Columbia,’ cM
Ajf-The Spirit of tlie South, Eufaula, and the it',,'B
at Clayton, will each copy one month. ’""I®
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rpAKE tiiis method of notifying their friends and and
J. tomers that they have sold their Stock of 9
to Messrs. “ ltr |
111*’-IJzz , z *ll1*:i*:iz. cicz ‘
who will in future conduct their business at our fl
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every .IH
cription of Goods in the • ®
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to their customers anil fl
of our friends and former patrons. M’e take great ,
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them anil ■
commending them as in every way reliable. ’ 9
M’e shall still continue the
Wa re House and Commission Busiiussß
at tlie same stand. 1
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give oar mil
vided attention to tlie COTTON and COMMISSION 111
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satis!
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage I
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1850. 1111
jm COOKING, OFFICE, 9
f&jfeK AND PARLOR STOVES.dfeI
TIN WARS!. Ugl
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS*)!
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale 9
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in gemr|
promptly attended to and warranted. ■
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office 9
R. M. ALDWOKTH*
Columbus, Sept. 17,1866. dßm 9
FASHIONABLE DREsFMAKER, |
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tin |
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged iu the IgH
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. .1. k 9
dull, Oglethorpe street, lour doors below tlie Court Hc|
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited. 9
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-/T>9
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andyjfl
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness. 9
March 13,1856. y ■
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTe!
FOR 1856.
TIMIE Fourth Volume of tlie American Cotton Plantß
I will commence with the January number. fl
in thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tfl
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs®
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, ■
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement iu
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tlie I’laH
ing States, and especially Alabamians, tlie past liisturj®
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation. ■
J n tho first place, we remark to our friends and n aiiH
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become tlie I'iiMiH
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reatli®
emphatically, that in future tlie Cotton Planter ekallH
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth. W
Flushed with victory in tlie magnifleeut Exhibition®
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumph®
success of tlie first Animal Fair of the Alabama el®
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “will take®
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to®
highest niche of improvement. 9
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, a®
by tlie members of tlie Society, that tiie Planters ®
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of Aluhai®
will rally on masse to tlie support of Alabama’s only 1®
ciusivcly) Industrial Periodical, tbe Organ ot'the ®
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency n®
be unfettered in the great work of developing the>H
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of tlio sou®
“Devoted lo Improved Plantation Economy. Mum"®
lures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the 9m®
can Cotton Planter is to ■
“ Improve the Soil ami the Min:l."B
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ■
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the S-u®
we fool assured we shall be able to visit our patrons ■
tlie first of each month, to their entire satisfaction ■
profit. I
Every family iu the country, whatever nisy lw tl®
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: ■
cause there is 110 reading mutter published to the “"®
so innocent, and at the same time so practically pi'ot®
ble in all tlie walks of life us that obtained in a good®
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter J®
issue promptly by the first day of the mouth, it vill®
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good wln'i ■
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched amii:®
Hied. , B
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained.®
heretofore, by ngentleman of practical experience. ■
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery. ■
Terms: B
One copy, in advance f ! 1 I
Six copies “ J A*
Twelve copies “ ■
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies...— -a ‘®
All communications, either for the columns ot tlal ®
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper- 11 .®
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Locklalid Post 11 ■
Alabama. B
Subscriptions should commence w ith the rollin'■
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout tin • V
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus. ■
Our exchanges will pleuse direct to Lockland. At ■ ■
MELICK & CO’S.
CASH J
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE!
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos, i
135 West Side Broml Street, 1
COLUMBUS, GA. ,B
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock 0 1
from, suited to every class and condition. M
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety- ■
October 22. ly fl
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND IH<* B ®
RIVER. , , . -,B
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods I l .’ jj®
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and ■
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by ■ 4 ■
to care of I
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent, ■
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia- *‘ ie j! j®
will lie forwarded from the Depot of the MiuW ®
Hoad to the Depot of the Opelika and Moutgonn . . ■
at an expense, for transportation by Dray bet” 1 ffi
points, of .. I
75 cent* per Ton (3000) I“ S * ■
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the 1 - ,■
Kail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollai 1” ■
The Union Dray Company is amply response H
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by re ( ■
Bell &. Cos., Josiah Morris, and li. T. Thom, NoiUr, ■
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten am • ■
Ruse; and nt Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith. H
July 31 fl
DISSOLUTION. ,!
rpjlE late firm of Kidgwny, King A Sureby ha y , B
J. dissolved on the 24th instant, by the dea | ®
I. Ridgway, tlie business of the late fir in I
up by the undersigned, survivors °f S qjj\W KIM'!
_ RA. SOKSBV. II
Warehouse, Commission, Recoup 1 !
AND FORWARDING BUSIN’' 1 * ■
rpiiß undersigned having formed a ‘''l.in
J. nership. w ill continue business 81 ,|IC “ ‘Sglfl
stand (Alabama Warehouse) under the n lb _
and style of KING A SORSBY, and solicit —
friends and customers a continuance 1 ot tm gjyiO®
5, 1 SOlitßV I ‘
April 29, 1856. 226tl A ' s