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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Seat, M. D.
Iteimons w hy it should lie used instead of any other treat
ment iu nil Febrile affections :
I wt.~Economy of Time,—Ah only unc-ttncnlh
of the ordinary time is required tooifect it euro.
fit.—Ktonnniy of iHoncy.—As it e sts hill one
dollar.
3rd.—Kconomy of Feeliug.—As it saves the j
suite rim; of iv long sickness anil llio consequent treat
mant; tho auuoyanco of taking nnuaentln;; doses of
medicine; their disagreeable o|ioratiun. mid Iho pain of
long confinement; but little of thotluiil being necessury,
ami that pleasant in its elfeets.
4tll.—Economy of Thought.—As when i
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
e xisting, respecting febrile ideations; particularly while
a dear friend is sink.
sth.—Kconomy of lieulfli.—As Ihe system
is not reduced, mid consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by ill rotor disease.
till!.- Kconomy of Life. —As the cure isetfeelssl
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy ull classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first, altnek, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding id course
•o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in ail ordinary cases, when used soon ul'ter
the attack, persons can scarcely reali/.e that they had
been really much sick, 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 cnuacqiience—it would have passed oft with
out anything—that medicine had uoeffeet.” The general
impression oil the subject of fever Is such, that thoughts
not unlike tlm above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual bus witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise the truth; and oven then he may conclude them
all very trilling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful iu perhaps hundreds of cast h, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so gn at us to require particular
attention, or though successful in reducing the fever,
il will again rise us the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
oil, as tho exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “ synopsis.”
Kcinai'ksvu l'evcrs fix General*
On this subject l wish to bo fully understood. Ily tho
terns “fi vers.” I comprehend nil febrile affections to
which tho human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and liaLdts, tin y of course differ considerably In their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by tho same general cliaraeter
isti. s-that ot undue excitement in tliu circulatory and
nervous system#—inducing more or less unnatural fro
qiiency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the Hkin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
ol King's College, l.orulon, whose work on tho “ Princi
ples und Practice of Physic” Is a textbook in many of
our medical colleges, ami consequently stamlartiautiu/rity.
On page 834. he Hays; —“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different sp'-eios of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Eiiterie, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that, Iho effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is hiul and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distincliou between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They rtm insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would iinjircts Otl your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
lever, treat It at once as hereafter directed, and yon
will be well instead of any distinctcharacter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closot specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself ami others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
und treat at once without, regard to name , and rest
assured voti will Roon be freed from all dread of linger
ing ami dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briolly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent lovers, though tho “ ltules”
and “ Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Holes important to lx observed in all vases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, ami may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
•2d. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room.) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever tho fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances,
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
he left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exorcise whatevor,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, iu
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires aud no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctious, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
6th. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while iu the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the lever has passed oft, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should liavo a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with u little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or tho face and
breast may be bullied in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 16 “
“ “2 “ 6‘ “ l2 to 80
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ “ 8 “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over ftltccu considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor flunales. as a general rule, us much as males.
There is no pari Irnlor care necessary in giving it to
children —those often years of age frequently having
taken lull doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing tho above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object, iu being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hiltons or Remittent Fever.
Give a teasponful of *• Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing otl': this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with uch observances as are set forth in the
” ltules.” But should there be promiuent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ F'luid.”
Bee Synopsis.
If iu auy ease the 1> wels are particularly constipated
or confllied, give a > m liartie (see auxiliaries) with the
lirst portion ; they must bo opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the lever i very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine —not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may be given at first with advantage, und even repeated
in two hours —if it—the pulse—has not been softenetl,
thus- showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at ail agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congrstlve Fever.
Give two teaspoonslul and repeat every two iiours till
tho pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic wuh the “Fluid'’ aud repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) wttli 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.
Kk As these fevers are all of one character, differing
■ mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
e small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
lolly developed, a little patience will be required: still
comparatively little, IS they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commsnced-whleh may
immediately follow any other without detriment-with
a teaspoonful of “Fluid’ every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
nc in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides
lu bad cases, from three to five grains each of gain trie. !
ami capsicum (Cayenne popper; or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) sin mid in- added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept gently opeu, and small portions
of some begatic should b given occasionally, even
though tho bowels should be very lisise. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and mucHugeuuus
•drinks—such as are in common uso iu such eases.—
Where the skin is very dry. sponging tin* surthce as di
rected ill bilious fever, will bo found advantageous, j
Tonics should he used during convalescence, iu all eases :
which have become reduced.
Fac ii moil in, Typhoid Pnt-umoiilu, hung
or Winter Fever.
Give a tui|kX>tilul of the “Fluid” every two hours,
wit It a wlne-gliissful ofa strong decoction of boneset; or I
half the. quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should bu given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or tlie patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Meuslcs,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases nre attended w ith fever, Which
in fart Is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
dilb is I,lie little from tliut of common fevers. Keniember
never wait to learn the “mime,” whether it is one or the !
other, or neither, u they all commence with fever, lint
treat it at once; govern the lever and there will be no
trouble; there will ho but tittle, eruption even iu small
pox. Tliis, to most minds, is n new idea, ami doubtless
will ho regarded with ridicule by many, i nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that siuull pox, if treated as
I direct, vriil be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, und that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, lint ull that I hold most dear;
besides, on Ibis subject, t liuve good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“You limy abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, It is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Hero Is tlio admission that it muy
be done. I iiave not only proven it may be, but has
been done iu numerous eases that occurred on board
ship. Fee tho account appended.
•live a teaspoonful or more, according to tho urgency
ot tho case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tho
Fluid once in two hours If necessary, until the leversub
siiles—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tho fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may ho used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tho ship Duchessd’Orlcans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—■
Used to wet the throat frequently, it Is doubtless the
best, gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tho mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with sueli readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence, A single dose or two of a
teasjHionful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need lie entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should bo re
peated us long as the lever continues, as iu otiier cases.
Tho bowels of coarse should lie attended to.
In connection with tiiis subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few genoral remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of tiie 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 bo tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora sold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if nut
tiie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
aud iritabillty of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will Booth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally ami
healthy; hence its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for ail cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie ex
pected to control ail organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
lie appropriate moans, and these soliuld lie given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due tiie fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If (lie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tiie first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose: if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to tie good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition ; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tiie medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tollies aud stimulants, particularly iu low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea amt vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all tho prominent symptoms
as y eu would under auy other eireumstauces, giving tiie
“ Fluid” at tiie same time ns directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at tho ease
witli which you call control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about wliut is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
t'nt hurtles.—Articles that purge or operate on tiie
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or bulks, and many pills, antibilious. Ac.; anything
known to bo good for such purposes.
Heputtca.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used iu connection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each limy take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tunics.-Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the lust used iu lovers.
Astringents.—Such as chock the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, net properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stiniutnnts.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tho best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences arc all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating levers, though many others are generally
used, but tho Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic.” “anodyne.” •• diuretic.” “relaxant” aud
” sedative” than known iu the matt ria nit ‘dun.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Paclcetahlp Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certiHcutes*
Me, the undersigned, certify to tiie following, viz—
M e tisik passage on the packetslilp Ditches* d’Grletuis
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the Uth of Am
gust. 1851, with over a hundred soul* „n board, mostly
emigrants- A few days alter leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among tiie emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Ur. N. M'.’ Seat with
n new remedy of his own, which he colls Negative’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted tliirty-niue days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during sold passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesae* Inestimable virtues. M e never before
heard or read of febrile affection* being controlled with
so much eu*e, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, aud not a death.’ The
fact speaks lor itself.
Signed,
K. I’. FARRI, 84 Pearl street. New Y’ork.
K. G. Kauri, “ “ •<
.1. A. PzNormandy, Heaver county, Penn
T. A. DkNoRMANDy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
_ . . , . Cabin Fasseugers.
The above statement is correct.
M’. S. Hutton, Commander.
„ „ . “M. Marston. First Mate.
New York, Av,g., 1852.
4 Jf. w. Skat, M. D.
air Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Oil ANTIDOTE TO MALABIA J
FOR TIIE PREVENTION AND CUKE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, aud
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
hweals, aud all other forms of disease
WHICH IIAVK A COMMON OftiGlN IN
, MAIiiYIYIA OR MIABMA.
I riMIFSH disease*are common to many localities of tho
United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, foot or M ost, they all equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is tim same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tiie laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
ami for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other word* a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the sumo in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, tin iv is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even iu tiie open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, und thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing Its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In irs operation upon the poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Niglit Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mede
cines. Tho patient at once begins to lecver appetite
and strength, and continues to improve nntil restored to
perfect health.
fly its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of tho
year.
Since tho introduction of the CURE 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 seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all 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 as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
Tiie effects of tiiese are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
Oil this account ague sufferers should bo 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 prouf that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
“Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harinlessiiess,
Tiie following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, dune 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have Ifound
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tiie constitution.
“JAMES U. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the liumau family fx-om
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this 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 tiie diseases being produced by one and
the same cuuse, aud therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely uso
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tiie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tho
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor 011, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must he taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for tiie vapor rising from tiie medicine,
and also tho air wailed across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tiie Cure should likewise be
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 tho proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. 1,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1860, ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
UAYE received the appointment from tho proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant.
the medicine that lias created such tui excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tho active medieal qualities of tho Yellow Josamine,
the pure decoction of M ild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
oilier Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 0, 1865.
Dear 81 r—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands id remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsuparillus, Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
doily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing ibis note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heal Use in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, lam acting most uiiprofessionully. and Uerogu
torily to tho interests of Medical Science and tho regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to M’oodman’s Cherry
F.xpectoi aut. w hich is a scientific remedy that I have
used w ith more success than any of the usual nrcscrin
tions used by Physicians. 1
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
„ Gallatin, Mis*.. May 1. 1855.
0. 0. Moodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. 1
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
M\ M. Mason, 51. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
eonglie, cold*, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, it* natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive power* in proper tone
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the lest of the medical fraternity. It i* sanc
tioned by, approved of and recommended by tho loading
1 hysicians of New Y ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. M e guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
#3'Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON t CO.. Columbus, Ga„
February 6. Only agents for this county.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
ANI)
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS S
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.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tho celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cura, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to bo all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tiie illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who lias not been fro e from Feverand
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, Isup
plled her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever nnd Ague
Cure. She took iu all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tho cure.
C. A. P. 51AS0F, Apothecary.
70 Hollies Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —I have just sent
an order to Ames & Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Feverand Ague Cui'e. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
aud I Lave only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I 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, aud they were all satisfied. I had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run four dayH, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
slr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Tiie 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 the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, 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.
slr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
iiave about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay.’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
Rut not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tiie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 iiave received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. 51.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Y'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 liave been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu f Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th ■ different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal I j grew worse until
I 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 ‘dicine the success that it merits,
I 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.”
M e are not in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, lor the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, slerchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that ho sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsburo,
Met. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
I’lymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to slalaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here lias been taking an
“ AGUE BALSASI” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y'ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
510NTICKLL0, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. ll dudes —Dear Sir —I have been in the practice
of 51edicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommeud your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
‘ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Y'our Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find 1
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tiie United States, Canadas, &c. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tiie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers arc those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that the letters
of which I publish such immense quantities are always
new aud late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove tiie fart of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tiie frowning Glory
of tiie Cure is its lIARSILESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tiie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single uttack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Y’ellow Fever, or uny form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison 51alaria, to which tho
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as u Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
” uoso constitutions Jiavo been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor nnd de
bility or any kind ot intemperance or dissipation.
JASIEB. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS <t Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin,Thomas <fc{Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Deulers buying of K„ T. & Cos. will save
all expense* on the Cure, os Kivlin, Thomas & Cn.’scll at
the very lowest prices.
JASIES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupeo, Ala.
DAN F ORThTnAGEi7
‘Fill supply Physicians with tiie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, 51. D., New York,
Being un Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tiie system called
lever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers aud Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Src.
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of tiie Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, TIIOMAS^tTco.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tho
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 5.
AUCTION & COMMISSION BUSINEsra
ri xriE undersigned having purchased the interest „rw ’
1 Austin, m the firm of Harrison, Austin & U ”
will continue the 1 • McGehee,
Auctiu, Commission, Negro Brokerage
and Forwarding Business, “
under tiie name and style of
rife MeGrER vex,.
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and 61 Broad Street ’
and pledge tlienuwlve* to a prompt aud faithful uttemi
to all business committed to their care. They will
their persona] attention to the sale of Real
Negroes Merchandize, and Produce *’
Having ample facilities at command, they are nre*
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes aud Merch
of every description. •uuize
Particular attention given to Administrators’ .
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. llAßltWnx “
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McGKHKh ’
1). B. THOMPSON fc CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
Wholesale and Retail Dealer B
CIOOKING STOVES of ull stz.es and variuus
J patterns; FORCE aud LIFTING PUMPS
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brlttaniu and I'lan-Wfeal
islied Wares, Cutlery, and House Fm
Goods generally, and manufacturers of °
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
CADENIIEAD PLOW STOCK,
rpiIIS Plow Slock, invented by
_L W. &J. J.Cadcuhead of slacon -3
county. Alabama, and patented in
March last, is pronounced by
to tie superior to any Plow Stock ever brought before tl.
public, for steadiness of running, superiority in ailin t
ment of draught, und simplicity and economy of coil
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron, and may 1 <
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs., according t 0 the ser
vice intended for. It is adapted to any kind of g..
used for plowing, from tiie turning Shear to the ScootT
The undersigned is tiie owner of the right fur Batlmii
county, Alabama. Smiths in said county can obt ii’
Shop rights to manufacture and sell in their respective
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of tiie right to nun,'’
ufacture nnd use, to Planters having their own plant
tiou smiths. Price—one dollar for eacli Stock. ‘
The stock is so simple and easy of construction that
good Smith can ensily pnt up 3 per day.
Address THOMAS DE WOLF
May 13, 1856. Columbus’, Ga
4f-The Spirit of the South, Eufaula, and the Banner
at Clayton, will each copy one month.
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rpAKK this method of notifying their friends and cux-
A tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to slessrs.
REDD, -X *ItEId It est,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, ami will always ho prepared to furnish every des
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and nnv
of our friends and former patrons. M’e take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them and re
commending them as in every way reliable.
M’c shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Business
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give onr undi
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION Bp!
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
■, COOKING, OFFICE, ,
AND PARLOR STOVES, gl&h
yfegSrSfe TIN WAIVE. gjuflk
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &o.
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTII.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS 51. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tiie Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
slrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, coii-,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andllp l
dressing Ronnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
THE 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 but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in tiie belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
ing States, aud especially Alabamians, the past history ul
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
1 n the first place, we remark to our friends and readers
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol
Alabama's Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the lirst Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take no
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tiie
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of the Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, the 51echanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally cn masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tiie South.
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tures aud the Mechanic Arts,” the object of tho Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
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With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical us well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
tho first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, wliataver may be their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profita
ble in all tins walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter w ill
issue promptly by tiie first day of the month. It will lie
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, witli new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, Mr.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All communicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, must
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Office,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the State,
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MELICK <fc CO’S.
CASH *
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
1!45 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
Ti/TENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to select
ill from, suited to every class und condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly -
MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND IJIGBY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way
Savannah, for slontgomery. Selma and other “ha’ *
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that bysmpph'P
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their gooib
will be forwarded from tho Depot of the Muscogee Had
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery Ifo’i".
at an expense, for transportation liy Dray between these
poiutß, of
75 cent* per Ton (2000) lbs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. os the sluscogee
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton!
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible for al>
loss or damage, us may tie ascertained by reference l”
Bell k Cos, Josiali slorris, and R. T. Thom, .Montgomery
Ala. Refer, iu Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and John t -
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31 J _
DISSOLUTION.
11HK late firm of Itidgway, King & Sorsliy having hren
dissolved on the 24th instant, by tbe death of John
I. Ridgway, the business of the late firm w ill he closet
up by the undersigned, survivors of snid firm.
JOHN W. KINO,
B. A. SOKSBY.
Warehouse, Commission, Receiving
AND FORWARDING BUSINESS.
r | UIE undersigned having formed a co-part-^\
X nership, will continue busineis at the okiKgßH
stand (Alabama Warehouse) under the nme|®®
and style of KING k SORSBY, and solicit from then
friends and customers a continuance of their business
JOHN W. KING-
April 29, 1856. 225tf B. A. SOBSBY.