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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared Ly N. W. Nral, M. D.
Reasons why it hliouM be used lusti-wl of any other treat
ment iu all Febrile affection*:
I >*lKconoiny of Time. -As only m'-ttvrnlk
el the ordinary time in required to effect a cure.
td.—Kconomy of Money. —Ah it cist* but one
dollar.
3rd.—Ucuuomy of Keeling.—Ah it naves the
suffering of a long nick liens and tiie consequent treat
inent; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
tuediciue, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant iu its effects.
4th. —Kemtoiny of Thought. -As when
known, it will remove all dread mid anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
9th. Kconoiny of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth.—Kconomy of I.lfc.—As the cure isollected
before iiud without reducing tho patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, nil danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might lie addod, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and pontons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the Immediate treatment on the first attic k, but will
apply witli equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, correspondin ‘ of course
*.o the nature of the cose at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tliiu remedy gives so prompt, ctfectnul and perma
nent relief, in ail ordinary coses, when used soou alter
tho attack, persons can scarcely realize tlmt they hud
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 consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine ’tad noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, tlmt thoughts
not unlike the ’.above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling eases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of canes, must
expect that there will cases occur where there iu some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successful in reducing tho fever,
it will again rise as tho influence of tlio “Fluid” passes
oil, as the exciting causa may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment ill such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers Iu (ienerab
On this subject 1 wish to be fully understood. liy tho
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and othci eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and liabils, tin y of course differ con .Jerubly in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet ali re distinguish* dby tiie same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tiie skin,
debility, Ac.
To show I hut. I am not wholly alone iu the opinion I
advance, I quote from tho celehrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, London, whose work on the “Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently sUmdardautiiurity .
On page 834, he says:—“ We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
kou of. lly tiie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid FevtLew Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers sre to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Euteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tho effect upon tho
mind of all tiiis sub-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its rutme. There is no
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevors
that can be relied on. They mil insensibly into each
other, even tiie most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
Tho above is a great bn l, etie worthy of reme/nbrance
and I would imprest ou your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yoi ell'about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinctcliaracter being devel
oped, so os to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but ou experience at tiie bed
side of tho sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of case,
(by myself and others) under a’ great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at onco without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be ...od from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possiole the proper course to bo pursued in
all of the rnoßt prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the : .
Rule* important to be observed in all cares in using the
Neyatire Electric fluid.
Ist. it should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not ut
pleasure.
fid Patients must bo freo from ull currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
Nick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to riso again, should such bo the case under any
circumstances.
4tU. When the fever begins to subsido, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till tl ir oum 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 .. . t
quiet to all intents and purpi s.
6th. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long ns the patient desires and no
longer; they may consi. . of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or uuder, fr om 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5‘ “ 12to 30 “
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
n teaspoonful is u common dose. Old persons do not
require as much os young, or those in the prime of life;
ucr females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is uo particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of ge frequently having
taken full doses; hut for u little guide, I have given the
above table, with the remark tliat, as a general rule,
children require more than adults iu proportion.
By observing tho above directions, the medicine will
lie found agreeable iu ull of its effects, the expectations
ot tiie most sanguine realized, uud many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particuinr is, that
the full benefit of tho medicine may ho obtained, and
uot on account of any actual necessity ol such strict ob
servances.
Bilious nr Ki'miltriit Fever.
Give a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once iu
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing- off; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observafiees as are set forth iu the
“ 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.”
Bee Synopsis.
It in auy ease the ‘ wels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a uthartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they must be opened or the fever msy rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running HO or
upwards, und the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tho influence of medicine —not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcaspoonsful
may begiveu ut first with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulso—has not been softened,
thus showiug tli” medicine has taken effect.
Bathing tlio surface with water at nil agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, viuegar or spirits aud
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
tho medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two tcaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full aud soft, then ouly a tea
spoonful. to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels are generally confined, und it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tiff* disease,
uo time should Va> lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid’’ uud repeat as may lie neces
sary till it operates; euemss (injections) may also he
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the bauds or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine mav he added to tiie
“ Fluid” if thought advisable, gee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of oue character, differing
*“ degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
T ll1 ’ n Frea’ depression, there is
‘!T iu • p P r tlng them— at least so far as
_n> treatment is concerned. In these lew fevers, when
wnDa™tw2RMitti ,l,tfe iP* ~oncewUl h® Mill
c mpatUtterly little, as they frequently run weeks under
“Wlowlth this but a few days
sassr* at Wwst 10 “ t * wish *
iJL h f, I HTi n i.*fi t commenced—whieh may
‘“— y “Vo other without detriment—With
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid I'’ 1 '’ .very two hours, Ull the pulse
becomes fuller or larger ill volume, then to be continued
moe in six or eight hoars till the ftver entirely subsides.
In bail cases, from three to five grains each of quinine.
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to cacli do#-. Tiie
bowels should bo kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. Tho patient j
should he sustained by nourishing and nnuilagenous
drinks—such us are in common use in such cases.
Where tint skin is very dry. sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all rases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typlioltl Pneumonia, l.ung
or ‘Winter Fever.
Hive .1 leaspooufnl of tiie “Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wiue-glaKsftil of a strong decoction of boncset; or
half tli” quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tiie boueset tea should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms arc allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard piaster, or something ol
the kind, to bo applied over the seat of pain; keep tho
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, .Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended w ith fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs Into little from Unit of common levers. Remember
never wait to learn tiie “ name,” whether it is one or tiie
other,or neither , as they all commence with Jevcr, hut
treat it at onco; govern the foyer and there wilt be no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
Is,ldly make tiie assertion, tlmt small pox, if treated as
I direct, will be cut short; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I wiil stake
not ouly my reputation, but all tliul 1 hold ni.isl dear ;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. Ho says, page 874:
“Yon may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tho number oj live, pusluht by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission tliat it may
he done. 1 nave not ouly proven it may be, but has
been done in numerous cases tlmt occurred on hoard
ship, Bee tiie account appended.
liive a teaspoonful or more, according to tho urgency
of tiie case, witli a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tiie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until (he lever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tiie throat is affected,
any of tiie ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, us thought advisable.
In one case, ou tiie ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and ihucus were so much swollen that tiie patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonftil doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tiie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in übout twelve hours by tiie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle, ill all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tin, mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoon fill, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as tiie
Fluid will arrest it iu a siiort lime. It should he re
peated as long as the fever continues, os in otiier cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
in connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tiie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tiie happy effect of the Fluid iu
many ol their trials. Iu child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tiie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once bv a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or a cold taken ut adelicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tiie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of tiie ills of females, if not
Hie most soofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tiie wholo system, removing all excitability
and iritubility of tho nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one tan sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 7 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Klectric Fluid
will change tho condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name, it mij bo or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control ull organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
ue appropriate means, and these sohuld bo given while
givii., tho “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 wi.i sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tho bowels aro costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first uose, or soou after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tho
“ 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 iu cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold wator, ice water,
if convenient, or somo cooling application, and bathe
tho feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry uud hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
wholo surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief uud aid the ruedi
ciuo in taking effect, alter which there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
t'd, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
levers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescent , when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea act vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine 11 remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tho stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when Hie
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
us you would under any other circumstances, giving tho
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, und success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you w ill be astonished at tiie case
with which you can 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 what is used. I have found uo such necessity
when using tile Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name ft tew of the different articles of medi
cine l have referred to, viz:—
t't hart tea.—Articles that purge or operate on tiie
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tho roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.: anything
known to lie good for such purposes.
Hepntica.—Anything known to act. on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
w itli the Fluid” or while tlio system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so ou; each may take his choice and be sue
ceaflful.
Tonics. —Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots and hitter herbs. Bom--
ser or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers
Astringents.—Such as cheek the action of the
bowels. Ijoidanum aud other preparations of opium arc
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
giugcr, spirits, hartshorn. Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generallx
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic.” “relaxant” nnd
“sedative” than known in the materia medica.
1 shall uot 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, tliat on the
Pnckctalilp Duchess D'Orlenng.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates -
We, the undersigned, certify to the* following viz—
\Yc took passage on the packetship Duchess d'Orleaus
t apt iluttou, then lying in the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the Oth of Au
gust, ISSI, with over a bundled souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated liy the physician in charge. I)r. N. IV. Feat, w itli
a now remedy of his own. which he 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 wereabout eighty cases of small pox,'some fiver
Ac., and not n single death. All were cured with nnu
sital promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fullv
convincod that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
hoard or read of febrile affections bciug controlled with
so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox nnd fever on board, and not a death’ The
tact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. F ABiu, 84 l’earl street. New York
K. G. Fabri, “ it ,it,
J. A. DeN'oruaxdy, Beaver countv, Penn.
T. A. DkNormandt. East Liverpool. Ohio.
. . . . . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
„ „ . . „„ Vf * Makston, First Mate.
New York. Aug., 1862.
J N. W. Bzat, M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
(hi Anti mm: to Malaria;
FOR TIIE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Slop
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON OUIOIN IN
MA. Xj /XjaiiV OR MIASMA,
ri MIK.SK diseases art: common to many localities of tho
A United Btates; but wherever they prevail, North,
boutli, Hast or West, they all equally spring from tiie
same miusmal cause. The great variety of symptoms ami
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution aud habile of the sufferers; hut as tiie
cause is tlio same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is conqietent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
ami for every disease, or cause of disease, there is u re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal aud vegetable matter, or oven newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all w ho
breathe it. In accordance witli tiioso unalterable laws
governing (lie uuerriug affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tiie public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system uffected by it of its
baneful iuilnence, aud tints restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any bnt 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 uuo day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tho direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected ; the patient contin
uing free from thecQiuplolntforevcr; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, uud when tiie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Nlglit Sweats,
which so often follow tiie administration of other mode
cities. The patient at once begins to recyer appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
liy its use Fever and Ague may be banished front
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe 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 the
year.
Since the introduction of tiie CURE in every part of
the United States, its success lias 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
tiie most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse lor ague sufferers,
ull their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these 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.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tho makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known tliat their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof tliat 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 amt Entire Ilarmlessness,
T'.o following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has 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, aud have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have Ifonnd
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tho constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIILTON, M. I)., Chemist.”
it is a stubborn fact, therefore, tlmt tiiis Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing tho taking of other meuicines 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.
Tiiis is owing to the diseases being produced by one ani
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlio timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tiie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in violent
attack. Take tho Cure as a preventive, aud 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 autibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tiie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember tliat where
tiiis is necessary, or there is costiveness, itMusT betaken
or the operation of tiie 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 the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, alter tiie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to n degteo commensurate with itH expo
sure, tiie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young Infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tiie
glass, aud on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The beuancz for. its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Pi-nf. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &. CO.,
UAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine tliat. has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains t up active medical qualities of tiie Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, aud many other
valuable ingredients that render ft far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu tiiis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
, , New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of ihe
thousands of remedieafor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsuparillas, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
tor publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heal Vse iu Pulmonary Disease*. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most unprofessfonally, and deroga
toril.v to tiie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Jledielue. I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used witli more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians. 1
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
, Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1855.
ft- 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; l have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and aui well pleased* with its ef
lects; better than any other article I ever met with 1
wou and be pleased to have you send mo half a dozen bot
tles by tiie bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason. M. ft,
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success w liicti has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, imj j u fact, auy pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
w ill probably lie preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found exec lent, iu natural ami genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sane
..oncdby.approvedoi.and recommended by the leading
1 hysic ians ot New \ ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tire- money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than auy Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
4®“Price—One Dollar h Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus. Ga .
February 5. °" ly ’ ,^ntß for th,s
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLKLKD SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS i
See what tlio President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
UA VI NO noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tiie celebrated chemist Dr. J. K. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr.
for tiie medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, w ho have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to he all that
tiie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
I’resd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
liiul flic Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June fi9, 1855.
Having been informed of the illuesß of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in ull 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 the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 liotiles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 34th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for anot her half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ llotCakcs,”
and 1 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 one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. QLADDINQ.
II Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline. 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mu. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its salo will only he equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
10 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in tiiis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘ if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took tiie responsibility ou myself.—
lint not a bottlo 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 be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars ou tho
medicine I 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
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform !41 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dk. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in oue instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using ouly one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & 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 tli > different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal t jgrew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since tht time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur medicine 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.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the uiedi
cino to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Jioonsboro,
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 valuo of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for somo months without any per
manent benefit —a few days since she got a bottle of
the Curo and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —I have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself aud 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.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLF.S.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the 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
tlio Fever and Ague or not. just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Curo ou commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed tliat the letters
of which I publish su *h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tiie warm aud sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, I’roprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin. Thomas AJCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Cos .’sell at
the very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. YV. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving u
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
aud without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of tlio Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of tiie 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 BUSiv, B i
THE undersigned having purchased the inter ,
X Austin, in the firm of Harrison, Aus b/u u W W
will continue the 1 *- McGeh*|
Auctin, Commission, Negro Bi 0 k
amt Forwarding Business
uuder the name aud style of ‘
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and 61 Brm.uG* 1 *
and pledge themselves to a prompt and faithful 1
to all business committed to their care T att ' ! -lifc
their personal attention to the sale of ReaU w!' 111 s'#
Negroes-. Merchandize, and Prod..
Having ample facilities at command, thev „ I
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes omt l ,r
of every description. u Mer Giami*
attention given to Administrator 1
Executors’sales. CHARLES Bli i , W
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McGEHk^ 01 ’
D. B. THOMPSON* co,, ’"-l
143 Broad Street, Columbus (}l.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer rgla ’ B
/'iOOKING STOVES of all sizes and varioustt j
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS *K#
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and I’hr'Es* t
isheil Wares, Cutlery, and House
Goods generally, and manufacturers of ®
TIN AND SHEET IRON tVASr
January 26, ly AIIE
CADENHEAD PLOW STOCK H
riMUS Plow Stock, invented
X W. & J. J.Cadenliead of Macon 1
county, Alabama, and patented in
March last, is pronounced by
to bo superior to any Plow Stock ever bruuht filf*
public, for steadiness of running, superiority ii . i*'**
ment of draught, and simplicity ami economy or'"*
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron „,i < ' ! '*
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs., according to th” fl
vieo intended for. It is adapted to any kinil of s’/ 1 *
used for plowing, from the turning Shear to ff lP Nl ’ *
The undersigned is tiie owner of tiie right for l'/T'*
county, Alabama. Smiths in said county can t *
Shop rights to manufacture and sell in their re “- 1 *
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of the right ’J l " r,i *
ufactiire and use, to Planters having their owi,
tiou smiths. Price—one dollar for each Stock llllt *
The stock is so simple and easy of construction tl ,1
good Smith can easily put up 3 per day. Ultl H
Address THOMAS Dli Won-
May 13, 1856. ColumW o I
•eV'Tho Spirit of the South, Eufaula, and the iL'i’ 11
at Clayton, will each copy one month. “nn ™
STEWART, GRAY A CO.,
ri’AKK this method of notifying their friends and
1 tomers that they have sold their Stock of (>, •
to Messrs. owne
3EI z *lZ—-L"-Art-Jhzaas_k_A- rs. CCS
who will in future conduct their business at 0n’,,l
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish everv il l
cription of Goods in the “ ‘
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to tlieir customers and
of our friends and former patrons. We take great t,
sure iu soliciting a share of patronage for them, and 3
commending them as in every way reliable. ’ 1
We shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Hnsine ss ,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uud
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION M
SI NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give sati-fac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage
Columbus, Ga., Slay 10, 1856. lm
*. COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PARLOR STOVES, dfe
pftKjjl* TIN- WA3 tK.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS/S
A large assortment always on hand, and for salo a
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work iu general
promptly attended to and wahranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office
R. M. ALDWORTIi.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tiie la
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tiie bun
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Km
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tiie Court lion
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A\
tiuues the business of cleaning, bleaching, audljp
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may” rely on having rw
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. ,
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
rTUIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter
X will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tli
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs!
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tl
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
itig States, and especially Alabamians', the past history v
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and readei
tliat the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Puhliil
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reader
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall it
suo promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition u
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphau
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stat
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take in
step backward” its progress is onward and upward lull
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor aud proprietor, am
by the members of the Society, that the Planters am
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only ;e.\
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 iin
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tiie South
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manuka,
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of tiie Aaieti
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tile Soil ami tiie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shall he able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, wliataver msy lie their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; lie
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profita
ble iuall the walks of life as that obtained inagood agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will be
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new aud fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained !
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, Mr
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ *
Six copies “ •<
Twelve copies “ W 1
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 and”
All communicaiions, either for the columns of the rlmr
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mu-’
ho addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Otno
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tbevolunnw
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the -tat> ■
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland. Ala.
MELIC K A CO’S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
ISJS West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA. ,
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to l
from, suited to every class aud condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly . ]
MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND BlG®’
RIVER. ,
Merchants ami uthers briugiuKg “v I
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma ami ot * H ru a
went of ColuuibuH, Georgia, are informed that by BbTl
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their t’” I
will be forwarded from tlio Depot of the Muscogee ‘
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery ‘• -
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between
points, of
75 cents per Ton (2000) U> s - j
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as the MUZC’S
Kail Iloud Co.’s contractors charge one dollar pet to I
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible n ■ I
loss or damage, as may he ascertained liy re-let’ - I
Beil A Cos.. Josinh Morris, and R. T. Them, Moutg"U .
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to It. Fatten and Jo
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith. .
July 31 l .
DISSOLUTION.
f| HIE late firm of Kidgway, King A Sorsby ha', iug ’’
J. dissolved on tiie 24th instant, by the death “t I
I. Ridgway, tlio business of the late firm will ‘ K ’
up by the undersigned, survivors of said tirm.
_ B. A* SORSBY.
Warehouse, Commission, Recei^i' 1 -
AND FORWARDING BUSINESS. j
rj'll E undersigned having formed a co-partl
I nersliip, will continue business at the
stand (Alabama Warehouse) uuder the name**JJ I
and style of KING A SORSBY, and solicit fro™”
friends and customers a continuance of their o
JOHN **• “y
April 29, 1856. 225tf B. A.