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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared toy ST. W. Sent, M. D.
lii'HKuus why it should I>o used lnkteod of any other treut
luelit in all Febrile affections :
I at.—Economy of Time.—As only une-ttvettlh
of the ordinary time in required to effect u cure.
‘idff.Kconomy of Money.—As it cut* hut oue
dol lor.
3rd.— Economy of Feeling.—An it savuii the
suffering of a long nick none and the consequent treut
lneut; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, thru* disagreeable operation, and the pain oi
long confinement; but little of the Iluid being necessary,
and that pleasant iu its effects.
Fill,—Economy of Thought.—As when
known, it will remove all ‘'read and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affection*; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
.'itli.-Kcniioiny Os Heultli.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor Is the fever
subject to be lollovved by chronic disease.
tills.—Gcouemyof Life.—-As the guru is effected
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 declin'd
sutUcieut to satisfy all classed and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate trenlmont on the first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
'd In or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*o the nature of the ease at the time it is lirst adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual anil perma
nent relief, in ail ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tlc y
were not attacked with lever, and if so. “it was trilling
a little cidd. which gave alarm —It could have been
nothing of consequence—it would lia\e passed off with
out a thing—that medicine had noeflect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow tbs cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; umi it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very biffing cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, y t persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is Home
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though Biiccesslul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid’ passes
oil. as tlie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guuril
against disappointment in sum eases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in General
(hi this subject I wish to lie fully understood. By the
Lerm “fevers,” 1 comprehend nli febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut ns they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of tbnns or tyiies;
yet all are distinguished by (lie same general character
istics—that, of undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skill,
debility, Ac.
To show Hint 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whoso work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physio” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
tin page 834, he says:—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of lever spo
ken of. Ily tlie public, Typhus Fever, Ilium F'ever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers aro to the full as particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (lastro-Flnteric, mid
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various firms, i am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of nil this sub-division, is hart and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe lor a disease according to itH name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of thorn, mid are often
traceable to t lie same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ mime;” If you have
lever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
mill l>e will instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself uml others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear Ibis in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and daugoroiiH levers, lint 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 possible the proper course to be pursued in
ell of the most prominent fevers, though tlie “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Rules important to be observed in nil cases in using the.
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It. should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in tlie
sickroom,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence,
3d. it must bo continued whenever tiio lever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begin in rise again, should such be the cose under any
circumstances.
■lth. When tlie fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all exoitoment; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their oi on natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak : nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or loss interested, but be left
qulel to all intents and purposes.
stli. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the putieut desires aud no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
nth. Should patients experience anv oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so tie to occasion a
restlessness after the lever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to sp. uk of it, they should liuvo a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemouude with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or thofkceanu
breast may be bathed 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 mid under 2 years, “ 6to 16 “
“ * “ 6 “ l2 to 30
“ 6 ‘‘ 10 “ 20 to 60 “
“ ft “ 16 half to a teaspoonfnl.
All persons over fifteen considered us adults, lor whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or tb oin the prime or life,
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
cliitdrei -those of ten -sos age frequently lining
taken full doses: but foi it tie guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
Ily ob*er\ ,ng the above directions, the medicine will
be foilud agrceat.ie in all of its effects, the expectations
ol the most sanguine realized, mid many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit Os the medicine way obtained and
not on account of any actual necessity ot such strict ob
servances.
HillotiH or Remittent Fever.
Give a teas)Hiuful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off': this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
lever, with such observances ns are set forth in the
“ Kulos.” But should there he prominent local symp
toms, m known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giviug the “Fluid.”
Bee Synopsis.
II in any case the I. vols aro particularly constipated
or confined, give ..linrtic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; t hey must ho opened or the fever may rise
again.
“’hero the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tl. ufluMice of medicine—not easily operated on hv
medidne gciiera'ly—a double dose, or two teaspoouaful
may he given at lirst with advantage, and even repeat. ,!
in two hours if it—the pulse—has not been so firm a,
thus showing th medicine 1.,, taken effect.
Nothing tile surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, tin* saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult . usee, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congest Ivc Fever.
Give two teaspoou-ful and repent every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full anil soft, then only a ten
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever mhslUoi. As
the bowels are itenerally confined, and it is frequently
very diflioult to get medicine to operate in tills disease,
tie time should lie lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “fluid” and repent us unit ho neces
sary till it operate*; enotnns (injections'! tuay also bo
used * n advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (nibbing) with the hands or Hannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
‘Hum it thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
...‘V i ‘hose fevers arc all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade the mdse
small and wtry, with • general great dtpresi ™ here a
in “"PM-Htlo* them— at least SO far
is Concerned. In these low fevon, when
compsratlvebMltUc,' as th *v'franuantl U r< ‘ <lU ' r ; ,,; , ' ,ill
SS2LSST” “ ™““ "
The treatment should be ~ .
immediately follow any other without detriment-wdh
a teaspoonful of “fluid” every two u,,..J-.Vn.i
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be Mmtlnuad
mce Id six or eight hours till the fever entirely ,"brid^
| Iu bad cases, from three to five grains each of quinine 1
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (soo auxiliaries) should be addl'd to each dose. Tile j
bowels should he kept gently open, and small portions
ol some hepatic should bo given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bn very loose. The patient
should bo sustained by nourishing and mucilagenou*
i ill ink-.—such as are in common use in such cases.—
! Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, hung
or Winter Fever.
dire a tetnqioeatul of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of houeset; or
half tlie quantity may he given every hour till relieved,
then, ot longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The honeset tea should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard ploHter, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowo's gently open.
V III iota, Varioloid, Hubeolu and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases aro attended with fever, which
in fart is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn tho “ /nine,” whether it is oue or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever and there wilt he no
trouble; there will h e irut tittle eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is u new idea, and doubtless
will lie-regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated us
I direct, will be cut shnii ; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will slake
not only my reputation, hut all that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, J have good authority; that of
Prufc Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
“ Von may abate the force of the eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number nf the pustules by
spline purges, &c.” Hero is the admission that it may
be done. I nave not only proven it may be, but has
Item done in ‘numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. >Vo the account appended.
(live a teospooiilul or more according to tlie urgency
oi the ease, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—l bough one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should ho given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
in one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, tin tongue
and fuucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or Hpeak. and he was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when il was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
ail alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
tlie 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 gurgle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of littlo consequence. A single dose or two of u
tensjioonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as the lever continues, as iu other cases.
Tlie bow els of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, i cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must tie tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will he relieved at once by a com
mon dose andretiriug. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effect uai remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that oue can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, aud condense tlie treat
ment us much as possible, l give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue aud
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to he called, it should he given
wliorover or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these soliuld he given while
giving 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 he lost. As the ‘,Fluid” alono will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
w ith diarrhoea, give something known to he good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“Fluid” will soon relievo that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
u mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain iu the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or botlio 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 the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will he no trou
ble; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine will remain on tho stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” and tt cathartic if
necessary; iu short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
•• Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to kuow what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using tlie Fluid, and to he fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lev of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to. viz:—
< i\t liar tic*.—Article tlmt purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or harks, olid many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to he good for such purposes.
Ilcpat.cs.— Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally
Any of tho articles depended on by tho different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
willi the •• Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Aud oue may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and he sue
cettful.
Tollies.—Articles that give tone or strength such
as quinine, various barks, roots and hitter herbs. Bour
se v or thorough wort is one of the best used in fjvers.
Astringeiiti.— v ucli as check the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum und other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is oue of the best ■
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Is e. the essences aro all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry iu treating levers, tin ugh many others are generally
used, but the Negative Klectric Fluid is a butter •• dnf
pincette, “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “ relaxant “ and
” sedative ‘ than known iu the materia medial
1 shall not tax tho reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tho results of n trial, mid will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pncketahip Duchess D’Orleang.
w hich cannot be classed among ordinary certificates •
Me, the undersigned, certify to the following, vir—
Me took passage on the packetshlp Duchess d’Orleans
tapt Hutton, then Ij og in the port of Havre, France
ami bound lor New \orit. Do sailed on the Oth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred feds on board, mostly
emigrants- A tew days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. W.'geat, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Klee
trie Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
In a very ahort time. B
During the voyage, which lusted thlrty-niue days
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were enred with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used liy Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. possesses Inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, prouiptnesa and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded shits a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a drath! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. F vbki, M pg a ,q street, New York.
H. 6. Fai ri, “ *< < <
J. A. DxNorjiaxot, Beaver county, Penn
T. A.Dr.VoRM vxDT, Kast Liverpool. Ohio.
The above statement is correct. Passengers.
W, S. ficTTow, Commander.
Wit. Marstok, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
*#* Address orders to
G. W. WKSTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle ! Hew Hemedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION ANL CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent ami Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid i'jmp
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night.
Sweats, aud all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIjARIA. or miasma.
1 1 ‘ll F.flK diseases are common to many localities of the
X United .Slates; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Fiast or West, they all equally spring from tho
same miasuiul cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference iu age,
sex, constitution and habits of tint sufferers; hut as the
cause is tlie sable, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
ily the laws of Nature, every pi inciple has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All .Malaria,
whether ui ising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease toall who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there iB in the preparation before us, offered to
tile public,
The Nlnturul Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, ajid when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
‘I he remedy is believed to lie entirely new, and un
known to any bnt the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its uso:
It will instantly check tho ague in persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tion-, a radical cure will he effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint tor ever; unless subsequent
exposure lb 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, and when tho disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
liy its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; fanners, 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 tlie
year.
Since the introduction of the CURB 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 tho date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie 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 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„
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 the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about usiug any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, hut that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Ilarmlessness,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists ill the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine, and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES R. CIIILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice ns to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often he found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tho
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, 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 be taken
or the operation of the antidote will he seriously ob
structed.
Only Cant ion. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or moro bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tlie
gla- s. 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 ho considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale iu Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1855. ly Druggists,
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by J*rof. O. O. Woodman,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received tho appointment from the proprietor
tor tlie sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Eipectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
bv till who have used it os being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant, con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Josamine
tho pure decoction Os Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than anv
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
„ New Orleans, April 9; 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are folly aware of the
thousands ot remediesfor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
ot Sarsaparilla*, Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, *r at least those
Who are afflicted, to use one that coutaius articles of
Feel Use in I‘ulinnnary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting must unprofessional!}-, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
Used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
now r, Uallatin ’ May I, 1865.
0. 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; I have given vour Cherry
fod’s* hmE* A . fAir trlftl wdMi Nell pleased with iuef
fet ts better tlian any other article T eVrr hiet with I
ill t>l ? U * d *° J rm *<! me half a down bqt
tles by the bearer. KcspcetfuHy,
j W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal stico*, which has attended its use. for
te thet, any pulmonary complaints,
Gils medicine, from Its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
Mid Its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably be preferred to uny other offered to the
public. Aft an appetiser, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
l hv! i- by ’ “PPJ° T "* ° r -*htl recommended by the leading
L “£5 Hty Kr, ' r y bott, ' , h warranted
to give satisfoefionor the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Oxl Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant. f
Of-Price—Oue Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8, PEMBERTON k CO., Columbus; Ga.,
February 6 Only agents for this county.
G REAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS UK
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALABjIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nvv. 10, 1865.
II A VINCI noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
I I given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
Os New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, 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, wliu have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to tie all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail the Ague for Twelve Years S
Providence, June 29, 1565.
Having been informed of tho illness of a pour, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 “sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health arid 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 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just scut
an order to Ames A Halliday for another half gross of
your FVver aud Ague Cure, ltliassold like” Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill F'ever, f 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 days, hut tho man came
to see me oil the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 34- Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. 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. Yerringtou.
Its sale will only he equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these caseß may ho 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.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
witii the most favorable success in this 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
ymi to do so; but I took tlie responsibility ou myself.—
Biit not a bottle has conio 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 he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the curate me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived iu
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pm® Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only ono
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely eured
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 Istliniu .sf Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
aud treatment l adopted, my heal l .'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 medicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
I u 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 Win. 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 medi
cine to he good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4. ’
Evidence from it Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young'lady
in the tamlly ot a clergyman here has been takiug an
“ AGUE BALSAM” 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 lie got abottle 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—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend 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.
Your 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. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tho CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent, chem
ist. Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tlie Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
ot which I publish su Ii immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everattended 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 the warm and 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 tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tho
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, Proprietor Providence, R. 1.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga, only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas &{Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on tho Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupcc, Ala.
DAN FORTH & NAGEL
\\ ill supply Physicians with the
negative electric fluid,
*• W. Jfew York.
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
n n:.v EW PBINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without hiss of vitality.
~~ RB*fOVA£i
HOTCHKISS, FENNEE & BENNETT,
WHOLKBALE GROCERS,
fmporters and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &v.
Also, agents and deulei s in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
cicvAita,
Have removed to No. 40 Vcsey Street, rear of the Aster
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1860. .*
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a foil supply of the
mokt extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of flvo gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
Februnry 8.
AUCTION &, COMMISSION BLSIVx ‘
riMIE undersigned having purchased the int 0,,,.. S ’ 1
X Austin, in thefirmof Harrison, Austin eii"-* “ u I ‘
will continue the • 1 * <*elie ( Eg
Auctilt, Commission, Negro Broß
and Forwarding Business, |!
under the name and style of
H AX4.3AISORT db MoGijKw, I
At the old stand, .Nos. 59 and Ol iiruud Stiv I
and pledge themselves to a prompt and luithfui. I ‘
to all business committed to their care. They „ „ ’ '’ H
their personal attention to the sale of Realp’ . glVl ■
Negroer Merchandize, and Produ.. I
Having ample facilities at command, they are , I
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes and ‘“H
of every description. ‘ ‘"“HU'lr/M
‘Particular attention given to Adminisiru
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. H aiiS- “‘'4
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McGEUF;f >0N ’ I
D. B. THOMPSON & CO.
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Gem. I
“Wholesale and Retail Dealer e ’ a ’ I
i 100 KING STOVES of all sizes and various sfcV, I
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS Br ;! 1 *
Lead Pipe, lloltow Ware, Krittnnia and Phili-gEgjj'3l
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnighin"*flHg|
Goods generally, and manufacturers of ” r tv**'*NHl
TIN AND SHEET IRON W'ARp ■
January 20. ly H
CADENHEAD PLOW STOCK
f IUIIS Plow Stock, invented la ’TL
X W. k J. J. (Judunhead of Macuii rag)
county, Alabama, and patented in
March last, is pronounced by Jfarme7<wniomv7*v fc *
to he sujierior to any Plow Stock ever brought |, t .f *. *’
public, tor steadiness of running, superiority'! ’■ !l "’
raent of draught, and simplicity and economy’ ,'r
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron, ami',!.!" 11
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs., accordiue t„ ,l" 1 ’
vice intended for. It is adapted to anv kind of ci ‘ ‘
used for plowing, from the turning Shear to tlie <. ilr
The undersigned is the owner of tlie right fin- lin'T' 1 ’
county, Alabama. Smiths in said county Can ’”! L
Shop rights to manufacture ami sell Yu their res “ la '“
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of the rMit't ‘ n
uiocture and use, to Planters having their own
tioii smiths. Price—one dollar for each stock I
The stock is so simple and easy of construction tt
good Smith can easily put up 3 per day.
Address THOMAS UK WOLF
May 13, 1856. Columbus’ i,,
■tLe ‘Tlie Spirit of the South, Eufaula, and tlie \l ‘
at Clayton, will each copy one month.
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rpAKE this method of notifying their friends am] cm,
X tomers that they have sold their Stock of in
to Messrs. oceries
ISrfc.JßL. s -PIP, JE*R.FI3B3TEC cV— CtCA
who will in future conduct their business at our < ],]
stand, and will always he prepared to furnish every a!
cription of Goods in the ■’ v
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to their customers and ai
of our friends and former patrons. We take great i,i,
sure iu soliciting a share of patronage for t hem ami r T
commending them as in every way reliable. ’’ 1
We shall still continue the
Wareiioii.se and Commission Business
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our n, u li
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION m
SI NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfy’
tion to all w ho may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
COOKING, OFFICE, ~
rfpfek AND PABLOS STOVES.rite,
TIN WARE. |f 1
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODs’T&fo
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 tlie Post Oflice
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. dim,
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tlie busi
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of .Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court Hoik.
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-fib
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andljjp
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
IfIHE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
_ will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tlie
Fourth Volume, we have hut a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history ui
tlie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the lirst 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 reader),
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter slmll is
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition nl
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take nr,
step backward” its progress is onward und upward to tlie
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, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally ou masse to tlie 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 tlie great work of developing tlie im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
” Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Munulie
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tlie object of the Amiri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tile Soil anti tile Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical as well as scientific minds of tUeS-outii.
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patron- aa
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whatever msy he 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 protila
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. Tlie American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by tlie first day of the month. Jt will he
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white i a
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained,
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience. Mr
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
Oue copy, in advance $ 1
Six copies “ 5 OU
Twelve copies “ IU 00
Clubsor Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 0”
All communicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mud
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Off"’
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tlie volutin.-
Newspapers friendly to tlie work, throughout tlie Slab -
will confer a favor by copying tlie Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MELICK A GO’S.
G3-A.S2H3I
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. 8. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
OOLUMIiUS, GA. , ,
MENS’ und Boys Clothing—a large stock to tide
from, suited to every class and condition.
. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods iu every variety.
October 22, ly
MOIfTGOMEUY, SELMA AND BIUWV
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way “
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other p|u<
west of Columbus, Georgia, arc informed that by stnpph'f
to caro of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their goi xb
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee In" 1
Hoad to the Dejxjt of the Opelika and Montgomery 1” ■
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between these
points, of
15 cents per Ton (2000) lb*,
which will save them 25 cents per ton. ns the Mu* %"■
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ten
The Union Dray Company Is amply responsible tor ’
loss or damage, us may be ascertained by reference “
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and It. T. Thom, Montgoinet;
Ala. Refer, In Columbus, Ga.. to H. Fatten and John ‘
Rtise; and at Selma, Ala., to T. 15. Smith.
jnly.ll 11
DISSOLUTION.
IMDS late tii ni of ltidgway. King A Sorsby having be'' l ’
. dissolved on the 24th instant, by the death of John
I. ltidgway. the business of the late firm will be clow
up by the undersigned, survivors of said firm.
JOHN W KING,
B. A. SORSBY.
Warehouse, Commission, Receiving
AND FORWARDING BUSINESS.
TR£ undersigned having formed a to 'P“ r,
1 uersliip, wifi continue business at the
ataud (Alabama Warehouse) under the
and style of KING & SORSBY, and solicit from •
friend* and customers a continuance of their business.
JOHN W. KING.
April 29, 1866. 225tf B. A. SORSBI.