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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by JV. W. Meat, M. D.
KeasoUß why it should be used instead of any other treat- I
meut in all Febrile affections :
I :.t.— Economy of Time,— As only one-saseMh
ol the ordinary time nt required to effect a cure.
-itl.— Economy of Money, —As it c .sts but one
llollul .
it rd, -Economy of Keeling,— Ah it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the couaeijuent treat
ment; Hie annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long con linemen t; but little of thetluid being rieceaoury,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4tli. — Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove*ll dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth. —Economy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the foyer
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Oth.—Economy of Life.— As the cure iseffecti and
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, tint these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy ull classes uud persons in all condi
tions of life.
‘i'lie above reasons are more particularly applicable to
tile immediate treatment on the hrst attack, hut will
apply witli equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or havo become reduced, corresponding oi course
•o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in nil ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons cun scarcely realize that they had
bean really much sick and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and If so, “it was trilling
a little redd, whieti gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence —itwouldliave passed oil with
out anything—that medicine had noeflect.” The general
impression on the subject of feveris such, that thoughts
not unlike tlie above follow the cure of a common ease
is naturally as men think at ull; and it is not until
the Individual has witnessed ninny eases Hint he can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling ctuies, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been llins successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will eases occur where there is seme
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though sio eesslul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise os the luiltieuce of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in snen cases that • Imve given
and frequently refer to what I have railed a “synopsis.”
itemurks on Feverx in General*
On tills subject I wish to be fully understood. Hy the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend ull febrile affections to
which the human frame Is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by u great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, tho.y of course differ considerably ill their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
vet all ure distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tlie circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less ituiuitural fre
quency in the pulse sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated l’rof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, hondon, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic,” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardauthority,
<>u page SU4, he says:—“Wo hear continually, both in
uud out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, liruin Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, J.ow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full us particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms. I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of ail this siih-divisiou, is liiul anil loir!fnl. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
tliat can lie lulled on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
uud 1 would i mprets on your minds the folly of bunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
mill be well instead of any distinctcharoctor being devel
oped, sous 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 tlie sick, iu hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in wind,
and treat at once without regard to tuvme., ami rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But us cases may lmve be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some oilier treatment, I will describe
us brietly us possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for nil those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
/{ides important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should ho given iu threuor four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
lid. Patients must ho free from till currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
ffd. It must lot continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off'; to ho resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
ho left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not lie questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of ail extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation he allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but he left
quiet to nil intents and purposes.
fith. Fluids should be allowed, while giving It as
plentifully, and us long ns the patient desires and no
longer; ttiey may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, tiny simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tlth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness alter the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with u little
spirit, ginger, or sumo other stimulant; or the face and
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 and under 2 vears, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 3 “ 5 “ l2 to 30
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ 20 to 60 “
“ 8 “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonlul is u common dose. Old persons do not
require ns much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those cf ten yours of ago frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tlie
above table, with the remark that, as u general rule,
children require more than intuits in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
Ihi found agreeable iu all of its effects, the expectations
of tho most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object Iu bciug thus particular is, that
tho full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Keniittriit Fever.
Give a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple eases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu the
“Rules.” But should there Ih> prominent local symp
toms. or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to tit once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the I wels are particularly constipated
or confined, give n ihartlc (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the lever is very high, pul*” running 110 or
upwards, ntnl the patient is uot particularly susceptible
to tlie Influence ol medicine—not easily operated on by
medic,uo generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may be given at first witli advantage, aiul eveu repeated
in two hours—if it—tho pulse—has not beeu softened .
thus showing the medicine bus taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits aud
water, in those difficult cases, will afford relief aud ahl
the medicine much in takiug effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful aud repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full und soft, then only a ti a
spcoulul, to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicim to operate in this disease,
no time should bo lost to got them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may lie neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
appltcationa to me hemi. Quinine may bo added to the
“ Fluid” If thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship aud Pud-Id
or Spotted Kever.
As these fevers are ali of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
Miiall and w lr y, with a general great depression, there is
uo practical use in separating them-it least so far as
concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still
cj mparatively little, us they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few daw
ts&sssr ”
i™ ,ie ii t r e ? tm /o t * l,ou ''’ ’’e commenced—which mav
immediately fellow any outer without detriment—witli
ateaspoonfiil of “Huid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or la, ger in volume, then to be continued
nce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides
| In laid eases, from three to five grains each of quinine
- aud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tunic and atiinu-
I lant (sue auxiliaries) should l>e added to each dose. Tim
1 bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should he given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing anil nmeilageuotis
drinks—such as ure in common use iu such cases.—
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging tlie surface us di
rected in bilious fevor, will lie found advantageous.
Tonics should housed during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teaspoon! ul of the “Fluid” every Iwo hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of honrset; or
half the quantity may lie given every Hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tlie lemeset ten should lie given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, inustaid plaster, or something ol
the kind, to IHI applied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Variulnlil, ltulieolu and Scnrla
tinat or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Senrlet Fever.
As nil of these diseases are attended with fever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, its they ull commence with fever, hut
treat it ut once; govern the fever and there will he no
trouble; there will tie but little, eruption even in small
pox. Thin, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will lie regarded with ridicule by muny. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tlie assertion, thut small pox, if treated as
I direct, will be cut short; attended witli hut little erup
tion; little nr no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, hut ull that i hold must dear;
besides, un this subject, I have good authority ; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
“ You may abate the force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keeji down, it is believed, tlie number of the. pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tlie admission Unit it may
lie done. I nave not only proven it maybe, Imt has
been done i it, numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See tlie account appended.
Give a teuspoouful or mure, according to tlie urgency
of tlie case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; rejs'.-it tlie
Fluid once iu two hours if necessary, until the fever uub
siilos —though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat Is affected,
any of the ordinary gurgles may he used, and tile
surface hatlied, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tlie ship Duchess d’Orlcans, tlie tongue
uud faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured hy dropping tlie
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till ho could swallow,
when it was given iu teuspoouful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was r educed so as to enable him to take nour
ishment iri about twelve hours hy the Fluid alone.—
lim'd to wet the threat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
maludy to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, ns tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long us the foyer continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should Ik: attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the Indies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid iu
many of their trials. Iu child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must bo tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or a cold taken at adelicuto time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if 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 one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called fever, or subdue aud
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he romoved in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate means, and these sohitld he given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie 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 tlie dose; if attended
witli diarrhoea, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“ Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
paiu or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply ifcold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” viuegnr and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give 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 the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at the same time as directed, aiul success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
havo seen, and then you will he astonished at tlie ease
witli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant hy
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about \\ hat is used. 1 have found uo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to ho fully understood by
all. 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medl
cino I have referred to, viz:—
Cathartics.— Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such us castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antiliilious, Ac.; anything
known to bo good for such purposes.
Hcpatice.—Anything known to act outlie liver
ivarticularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools’
tor this purpose, will answer when used iu connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tho third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and he sue
cotwtul.
Toiilcs.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
ns quinine, various harks, roots uud hitter herbs. Bone
sec or thorough wort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such as check tlie action of tho
bowels, lsiudnnum and other preparations of opium arc
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which havo the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the host:
giuget, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences ure ail more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are ci-ncrullv
Used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic.” “anodyne,” “diuretic.” “relaxant” and
“‘sedative than known in the materia medico
1 shall not tax tho reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, nnd will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
PMckt-lslilp Dih-licxm D'Orleaux.
whic h cannot be classed among ordinary certificates ■
We, the undersigned, certify to tlie’ following viz—
We took passage on tlie packetship Duchess and Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre. France’
and bound for New York. Bhe sailed on the 9th of Ain
gust. 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, niostiv
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge,Dr. N. W. Seat with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, ami curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine da\s.
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever.’
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we arc fully
convinced tliat the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ii long passage,
smallpox and fever on board, ami not a death’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
E. P. Fabri, 84 Pearl street. New York
K. G. Fabri, >• •• u u
J. A. DkN'ormamdy, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DkN'ormvxdv, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Tho above statement is correct.
W. S. Huttow, Commander.
V v U , corn ‘ Vm MaMTON, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1862.
... N. W. Srat. M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
Foil THE PREVENTION AND (JUKE
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, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN’
MAIiARIA OH MIASMA.
r I MIi.SE diseases are common to many localities of the
X I tilted States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tlie
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of diseaso is owing principally to difference iu ago,
sex, constitution uud habits of tlie sufferers; hut as tlie
cause is tlie name, they will ail equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Nlalariu,
w hetiier aiKing from Marshes, .Stagnant water, decompo
sition ol animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tlie atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tho poison whenever it comes in con
tael with it. even in the open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, aud tints restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any hul tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly cheek the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, anil by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radieal cure will bo effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Btbllily and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other tuede
cines. The patient at unco 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 tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, and nil laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocatious in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them tho most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete amt
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all tlie resources cf
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
ail thoir remedies or treatment, whether scientific oi
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than tho disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects ate superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should lie particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken witli 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 enre diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire llarmlessness,
The following certificate from one of tho most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New Y'ork, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
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. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing tlie 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 tlie medicine be taken iu advance.
This is owing to tho diseases being produced by one aui
the same cause, and therefore till, botli residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it docs harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlie
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tlie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, itMusv be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will bo seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.— ln certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degieo commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
Tliis mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very youug infants are exposed to
malarious situations. •
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Aoue Cuke” blown in tho
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tho proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH lUN LI .M KDV.
Miule ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
H AVE received tlie appointment from the proprietor
. for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement nt the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who nave used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tlie active medical qualities of tho Yellow Jesnmiuo.
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, anil many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Nsw Orleans, April 9, 1555.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Biirsuparillus, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers la
wny of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heat Vse in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious tliat iu
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofessiiiually,aiid deroga
torily to tlie interests of Medieal (Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 hare
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. 1).
Gallatin, Miss., May t, 1865.
0. O. Woodman —Dear Sir: I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a luir trial and mu well pleased with its ef
fects: belter than any other article 1 over met with. I
would lie pleased to have you send mo half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Res|H-ctfully,
W. M. Mason, M. I).
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tins medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolv nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
j will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
I public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
i also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity, it is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tlie money refunded. Wo guaran
tee it to be better than anv Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant. ‘
S“Price—One Dollar n Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga..
„ , . Only agents for this countv.
February 6. 1
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AMD AGUE CUKE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALAKIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
SO POISON. PROOFS 1
See what, the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tii]ote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 18ou.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
. given hy tlie celebrated chemist Dr. .1. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. (.Rhodes
fur the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to w hom 1 can refer. I aui,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD g. WHEATON,
l'resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
I’itOVIDENCE, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has 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 ti)k in ail 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 tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
TO Dottles Perform TO Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 3855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames .t Halliday for another half gross of
your Fcverand Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because when I have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle aud told 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 case
of Chill Fever where it run fmr days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mb. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Vorrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
aud Ague eases. Hoping these cases may he lew, yet
bare a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Per-form 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 iu this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
•if no cure uo pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Bir—Your Cure fertile Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick anil permanent
cure. Some who have beeu troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, ns we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
tlie benefit it lias beeu to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthinu sf Panama, several
mouths since, and in spite of th ■ different remedies
and treatment J adopted, my heal Ogrew 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 y jur m sdicine tlie success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
1 n another column of to-day’s paper will he 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 lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and wo take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of tlie public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
tho Cure and has not had a chill since. A youug man
also used the same Balsam somo 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—l have been in the 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. lb, 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. lIAYLES.
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
the Fever and Aguoornot, 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 Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims uud pretensions could uot be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
ot which I publish su h immense quantities are always
now and late dates—altogether they would more tliau
fill any newspaper, and prove tlie tact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attendedany other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the ('tiro 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 Y’ellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a jierfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick aud permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to ull
whose constitutions have been shuttered or weakened by
Ague or Billons diseases, night sweats, languor anil de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEti. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. 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. & Uo. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.’stdl at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupoc, Ala.
danfokthTnagel
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. IV. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being au Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
Ijy which tlie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
removal!
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES,
Also, agents and dealei s in
Virginia Manufactured Tohacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, renr of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN. THOMAS & to.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tho
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
AUCTION &, COMMISSION Brl,
riWlEnnderslgnedlmvingimrchasedthem, Ess
_L Austin, in the firm of Harrison 4 , i nu 7 f H<n\ ,■]
will continue tho ’ Aust >a 4 8
Aticiin, Commission, Negro It I
a,ld Forwarding Bisi,,e“ k ” as< H
under the name and style of ’ 1
HARRISON <fe I
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and Gl Brut
and pledge themselves to a prompt and fairte tr “’ ’•
to all business committed so their care •
their personal attention to the sale 0 f J{J i ‘-JJ “1
Ncgroer Merchandize, and Prnri i ' li| i®
Having ample facilities at command tliev 11,11,1 • 1 9
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes’-, i
of every description. ‘ u
48-sf-Particulur attention given to Administr , 1
Executors sales. CHARLESBHin,,"''i^9
October 19, 1855. ly ALLEN 0. MeGl l||’p Ml ‘-^9
I>. B. THOMPSON & co. I
143 Broad Street, Columbus r i I
Wholesale and Retail Denle r ° rgia ’ I 1
/BOOKING STOVES of all sizes and I
V i patterns; FORCE uud LIFTING i’DltK Wyl
Lend Pipe. Hollow Ware, Brittania and pi,j, H— ‘9
isli. il Wares, Cutlery, and House Furni..i l
Goods generally, and manufacturers ..r ®
TIN AND SHEET IRON Win. I
January 26. ly AK *~ 9
CADENIIEAD PLOW’ STOtj
r| lltlS Plow Stock, inventeand
1 W. & J.J. Cndcuhead of Maeoii
county, Alabama, ami patented in
March last, is pronounced by Fartm-t^n^T®**!^®
to be superior to any Plow Stock ever brought t’ r ‘’ *
public, for steadiness of running, superiority
ment of draught, and simplicity ami econo,,,’! 1
struction. It is entirely of wrought Iron -^9
made in weight from 18 to 25 lbs., aecordi’n * o’ ii“
vice intended for. It is adapted to any kin,''! ‘
used for plowing, from the turning Shear ti, .’ ! ‘
The undersigned is the owner of the right fk
county. Alabama. Smiths in said county 1, ,
Shop rights to manufacture and se'l in theirr!’ ‘" ,:|
neighborhoods. 1 will also dispose of the riiUii , ? r ”
ufacture and use. to Planters having their
tiou smiths. Price—one dollar for each stock ‘ *’ : ’
The stock is so simple and easy of construction r I
good Smith can easily put up :i per day. ’
Address THOMAS i)E wmv I
May Iff, 1856. Columbia, ■
Aftr'llie Spirit of the South, Enfaulu, and tl„. j.'.M
at Clayton, will each copy one mouth. 9
STEWART, GRAY t CO., 1
f MAKE this method of notifying their friendsm,i
J turners that they have sold their Stock of V. ‘
to Messrs.
REUX), PH.EER Cos I
who will in future conduct their business at mi’
stand, and will always lie prepared to furnish , Vfrv i
cription of Goods in the 9
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to their customers ami fl
of our friends and former patrons. We take u r', a i
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for tliiiii. uml ‘^B!
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the 9
Warehouse and Commission
at the same stand. B
Thankful for past favors, wo shall now give , 1)r ,,,
vi<led attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION
SINEbS. and will spare no pains or labor to give
tion to ail who may favor us with their patronage. 9t
Columbus, Ua., May It), 1850. lm 9
COOKING, OFFICE, „ 1
jj&Lfc-.K AND PARLOR STOVES.gUa 9
‘rxxxs WAKK.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, AeH
A large assortment always on hand, and fur sale
fair prices. Roofing, (1 uttering, nnd Job Work in geuetS
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite tlie Pest (Hike. Hi
R. M. ALDWOIiTH. H
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE dress makerTH
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the hgH
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. 8. J.
dull, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie (Yurt Il<
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at tlie same place,
tiuues the business of cleaning, bleaching,
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having nsH
work done in good style aud with promptness. 8
March 10, 1856. y B
AMERICAN COTTON PLANT™
FOR 1850.
riWIE Fourth Volume of the American Colton rie
I will commence with the January number. 9
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraph,
add, sanguine in tlie belief that, w ith the intelligent.
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past List, ry
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tlie first place, vve remark to our friends and
tliat tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become tlie Pul
er und Proprietor; and we hereby assure our
emphatically, tliat in future tlie Cotton Planter
sue promptly by the lirstday ofeach month. B
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in tho trim..; l
success of the first Annual Fair of tlie Alabama
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will lake
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to
highest niche of improvement. ■
It is hoped earnestly bv the Editor and proprietor,
by the members of tho Society, that the Planters aiißl
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of AlaLniß
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only ir:H
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tlie Organ of the -d>B
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency B 1
be unfettered in the great work of developing the
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of tho
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Manuiaß
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the
can Cotton Planter is to I
‘•lmprove the Soil and tle Mind.” 9
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of theSm aB
wo feci assured wo shall be able to visit our patron
tlie first of each month, to their entire satislarli’ i.
profit. I
Every family in tlie country, whataver nis.v be (J-B
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper:
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie w.’tlß
so innocent, and at the same time so practically
ble in all tlie walks of life as that obtained inagoodajß
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter
issue promptly hy the first day of the monlb. It
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good whit’ ,
per, w ith new and fair type, securely stitched andtr- B
met). I
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained,
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience. 11
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, i.t advance # f “”
Six copies “
Twelve copies . “ F |r
Clubsor Agricultural Societies, 100 copies...... 7a v
All communications, cither for the columns of the r
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper. “ ’
be addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Dockland Post Off 1
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tlieviduui’ -
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the N
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Dockland,
MELICK &, COES.
CASH „
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE:
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
125 West Side Broad Street)
COLUMBUS, GA. J
MENS’ and Hoys Clothing—a large stork to
from, suited to every class und condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly -
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND Hit’®’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by “
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma aud other nt
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that bysntpl 1 t
to cure of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Drily Company, Columbus, Georgia, theii -
wffll be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee ‘
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomei j
at an expense, tor transportation by Dray between ‘
points, of
7 5 cents per Ton (2000) IDs. (
Which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the Mtts l -
Kail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per “J 1 t
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible n
loss or damage, as maybe ascertained by rcfercto ■ j
801 l & Cos., Josiah Morris, und K. T. Thom, Montgoiie i
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga„ to It. Patten and Jo ‘
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith. ,
july 31 ‘
DISSOLUTION. I
rpifE late firm of Ridgway, King * Sorsby having | ‘
I dissolved on the 24th instant, by the death ol •
I. Ridgway, the businesH of the lute firm “ill oe 1
up by the undersigned, survivors of said firm.
JOHN IV. KING. 1
B. A. SORSBY.
Warehouse, Commission, Receiving
AND FORWARDING BUSINESS^!
npilE undersigned having formed a co-part-A.A
1 nership, wifi continue business at the “i' l - ... ’
stand (Alabama Warehouse) under the
and style of KING & SORSBY. and solicit fro"’ 1
friends and customers acontinuawm oHm iM 1 I
April 29, 1866. 226tf B. A. SORSBI