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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prt'|mred by 5. VV. Scat, #l. U.
Keasous why it should be used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affections :
Ist.— Economy of Time. —As only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
Id.—Economy or Money.—As it c >ts but one
dollar.
Economy of Feeling;.— ■As it saves tho
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4th. — Kconoiny of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
i>tl.—Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
tit li. — Economy of Life. —As the cure iseffected
before and without reducing tile patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might he added, hut these are deemed
Hufltoieut to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
Tlie ahovo reasons turn more particularly uoplicalde to
tlie immediate treatment on tho first altio a, hut will
apply with equal force to cnees which hove been subject
ed to or have become reduced, cor responding of course
‘o the nature of the case at tho time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and penna
I lent relief, in nil ordinary cases, when used soon afier
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they laid
tieon really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if so, ‘-it was trifling
—a little cold, which gate alarm—it could huvo been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out unythiiig—that medicine had noeffeot.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
ns naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that ho can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to nny simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful In perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expert that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though succeislul in reducing tho fever,
it will again rise os the influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as tliu exciting cause may still oxist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases tliat 1 have given
and frequently refer to what I have called u “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers In General’
On tills subject 1 wish to be fully understood. Ity the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers ; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of courso differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;,
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility. Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in tho opinion l
advance, X quote from the celehrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page 834, he says:—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, llrain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uustro-Enterlc, and
no forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tho effect upon the
mind of all this suli-division, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he rolled on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
ami I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of nny distinct character being devel
oped, so os to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under n great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from nil dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevors. But as cases may have be
come developed before tho “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly na possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though tho “ Itules”
and “ Synopsis” will ho amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hales important to he observed in all cases in usiny the,
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
‘2d. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
Sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must lie continued whenever tho fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oft'; to ho resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such ho the ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When tho fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, rend or take any exercise whatever,
till thou own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should auv conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as tho patient desires and 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.
6th: Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tho lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
Wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade witli a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or tho face and
breast maybe 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 years, “ oto 15 “
“ - “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30
“ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ “ s “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered ns adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is lio particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule
children require more than adults in proportion.
Uy observing the above directions, the medicine will
ho found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and manv perfectly
astonished. My object in being tints particular is, that
tlie lull benefit ot tho medicine niav bo obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ols
sorvauces.
Dillons or Keinlttent Fever.
(live a tcasponftil of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tho fever is evidently passiug oil; this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple rases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in I lie
itules.'’ But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should he
attended to at once, and while giving tho “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
if ill any case the 1> wels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a uliartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first iiortion ; they la Ist be opeued or the fever niav rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may ho given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—lias uot been softened,
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreoable
temperature, the Buliuo wash, vinegar or spirits amt
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two tiaspoonstul and repeat every two hours till
the pulso becomes more full and soil, then only a tea
spoonful, to he discontinued as the fever subside). As
•bo bowels are generally confined, and it Is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tills disease,
no time should he lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the ‘ Fluid’’ and repeat as may ho neces
sary till it operates; enemas (iujections) may also he
used to advantage; also. . ustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
npjilicationH to the head. Uuinino may be added to the
• rluid if thought advisable. Ste Svnopai*.
Nervous Fever. Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
~ A®. th , 1 ' ■*<* fevers are nil of one character, differing
mainly in degree, heimr nil of a low i ... , e
small and „,i Ba “ , 1 , knute. the pulso
‘m practical useTn' I .’ * “T™ *J“ nt there is
n fI a. teal use la separating them—at least so far as
niiY r 'a’" l 'r llt ‘i co 'i n ' ri ‘i‘'l. In these low fevers when
io^mrvrittie ~t. ? t r* i f cnce
the common trelt!ncm l ',, f t^ u . eatl : v run w *eks under
will be necessary ll( ‘ I'Vo !' Ut “ fvw
convalescence. * o,t to establish a permauent
The treatment should u „ _ . ...
immediately follow * B yotherwmmenced—which may
a teaspoonful of “Fluid” detrlment-with
become, fuller or larger in volume .h° U 7’ u ll th# J mto !
.... i. s. <. cl,. i o„„
I In bad cosos, from three to five grains each of quinine
: and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
i laiit (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The
j bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should ho given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. Tlie patient
should he sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such a* are in common use in such cases.—
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging tlie surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advuntagoous.
Tonics should ho used during convalescence, in all cases
Which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give u teaspoonful of tlie “Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boueaet; or
half the quantity muy he given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tlie hoiiesct tea should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to he appliod over the seut of jsiiu; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Kuheula and Scarla
tina; or Small Fox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
in fuel is (lie most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Kenieniber
never wait to learn tho “name,” whether it is one or tho
oilier, or neither, as they all commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern tlie fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule by many, i nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will he cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and tliat there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, imt uli that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on tills subject, 1 have good authority; that of
l’rof. Watson, previously quoted, lio says, page 874:
“ Yon may abate the force of tiie eruptive lever, und
keep down, it Is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission tliat it may
lie dniio. 1 nave not only proven it may he, lint has
been done in numerous cases tliat occurred on hoard
ship. See the account appended.
Give a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of tiie case, with u dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he given and repealed sufficiently to keep
tlie fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tiie ordinary gargles may he used, and tlie
surface bullied, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tho ship Duchess d’Orleans, tiio tongue
anil Caucus were so much swollen tliat the patient could
not swallow’ or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The 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 gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid witli such reudiness, 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 be entertained, us the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as tiie fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much pain ami suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will bo relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring, llestlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tho whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous us well as tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will Booth 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 tlie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As tho Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot lie 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
ho appropriate means, and these sohuld be 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 tlie fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (seo auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to he good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition: if SDVttl’O local I
l’ain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie lever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
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 tlie medi
cine in tukiug effect, after which there will he no trou
ble ; if the patieut 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 tlie pntient has become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on tho stomach
to do any good; for this purposo 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlie stomacli; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give tlie “ F'uid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat till the prominent symptoms
s you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same time us directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the case
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz :
Cat hart Ics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hcpatica.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation ami secretions generally
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
lor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be sues
cesstul.
Toulon.—Articles that give touo or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set. or thoroughwort is one of the lies! used in fevers.
Aalr Indent a.—Such as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
wiiiiii have the effect.
Mt umlauta.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
giugei, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are ail more
or less stimulating. Those are the only classes uecessa
ry in treating levers, though many others are generally
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is better “dia
phoretic, “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
sedative than known in tlie materia viatica.
1 shall not tax the reader witli a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, tliat on the
Parketslilp Duchess D’Orleans.
which cunuot ho classed among ordinary certificates•
We, the undersigned, certify to tlio'following, viz—
We took passage on tho packetsliip Duchess d'Orleans
Cupt liutton, tlien lying in the port of Havre. France’,
mid bound for New York, She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the stuail
pox broke out among tlie emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician in charge,Dr. N. W. Scat, witli
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time. _
During tlie voyage, which lasted thlrtv-nino davs,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured witli imu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced tliat the medicine used by I)r. Seat on tlie oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or road of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a loug passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death! The
fnct speaks for itself.
Signed,
FI. I*. F Altai, 84 Pearl street. New York
E. 0. F.umi, “ •< *• i.
J. A. DeN'ormaxuv, Beaver county, Penu.
T. A. PfNormanhy, Kust Liverpool. Ohio.
Cabin Passengers.
The abovo statement Is correct.
W. 8. llrtTox, Commander.
.. , WM. Marstom, First Mate.
New York. Aug., 1862.
_ . „ , N. W. Seat, M. D.
#■ Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
i New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
l-'Olt THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittentand Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious F'evers, accompanied by Typhoid .Symp
tom-! ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, ami all oilier forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MA.XjA.XIIA. or miasma.
rI Ml FISK diseases are common to many localities of the
1 United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tlie
same iniasinal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of live sufferers; hut us the
cause is tiie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
tliat is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy 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. Ail .Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character ami effect; is a poi
son (loafing 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 tlie preparation before us, offered to
tho public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it conies in con
tact with it, even in the open air, arid when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected hy it of its
baneful influence, uud thus restores and preserves
health.
Tlie remedy is believed to lie entirely new, und un
known to any hut tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
it will instantly check tlie ague in persons who have
suffered tbr any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and hy continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he 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 the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, und when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
Geuerul Dcliility and Aigid Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other inede
cinos. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use F'cver and Ague limy he banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
tlie 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 tlie 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, the.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superadded
to tlie poor sufferer's first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular anti Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New Y’ork, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ F’ever
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 1 found
any substance in its composition tliat would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work 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 tho diseases being produced by one mil
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely use
of tliis preventive, and not wait for the poison already
linking in their veins to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tho Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
it will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleans,-the stomacli
and free tiie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tlie operation of tlie antidote will he seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, ponr
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tlio air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate witli its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants aro exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tlie
glass, ami on tho outside wrapper is tho name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of the 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. Tliesc
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
F’or sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
HAVE received tlie appointment from tlio proprietor
for the solo agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among tlie Physicians, and lias been pronounced
hy all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
vnlunblo ingredients that render it far letter than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Deal Sir—i lio public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsuparillas, Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., tliat are
daily brought to tlicir notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
tor publication, is to induce tlie public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Fiat L'se in /‘ulmonary Diseases. lam conscious tliat in
so doing. I am acting most unprofessionully, and deroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science ami the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual proscrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland. M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1865.
0. 0. \Y oodman—Dear Mr: 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. 1
won and be pleased to have you send mo half a dozen bot
tles hy the hearer. Respectfully,
IV. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and j„ fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tills medicine, from its peculiar properties ns a dlssol v ( nt
und Its soothing power to nil irritations of the throat
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tho
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It i* paoo
Honed by, approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New 1 ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be bettor than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
♦g^Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO., Columbus, Ga,,
February 6 for c °unty.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS UF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever aud AguoCure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given hy the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New Y'ork city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever und Ague
Cure, tliat-it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr.
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom I can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all tliat
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years S
Providence, June 29, 1850.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever.aud
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. .She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlie perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Dottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. — Dear Sir: —I have just sent
an order to Ames A Halliday for another half gross of
your F’everaud Ague Cure, it has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill F'cver, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay lor it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but tho man came
to see mo on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Tlie box of “ Aguo
Cure” you seut us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of F'ever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
Wo remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Vour medicine lias met
w ith 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
you to do so; hut I took tlie responoibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars ou the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the soon as yon can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Dottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Aguo has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permauent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu sf Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal l j grew worse until
I commenced the use of your F'ever 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.
In 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 has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Md. 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 tlie family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a RAfv days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours trulv,
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. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CUKE, which is being intro
dueed as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlie 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 F'ever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its groat
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that the letters
of which l publish su li 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 ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Croxvning'Glory
of tiie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected hy
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly seie
sons, uot a mail womnu or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of F’ever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow F'ever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlio
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 liavc been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor aud de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It I
And for sale by KIVLIN. THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin,Thomas &[Co, are Distributing Agents for tiie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.’sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
M ill supply Physicians witli tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID
Prepared only by ’
N. AV. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
_ NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to tlie normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNEB & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealers in
‘ r £' n ’ a Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
HousTneW YOTK. 40 B,n “ >t - ‘°* r ° f “* P Agt ° r
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CoT~
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
. most extraordinary medicine of the age, ‘
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid,
lhoy will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Phjgicmng are requested to call earlv
February 6.
AUCTION & COMMISSION Bl S I
T ‘‘ K undersigned having purchased the in,„ ESS ’ ’
± Austin, m the firm of Harrison, W. of ' v m. ?
will continue the “tin & McGei, w 1
Auctin, Commission, Nee.-,, n
and Forwarding D„ sl ™ t, ‘'Ke
under the name and style of ’
KAH-Risonr xtb
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and Gl nZ*,
iuid pledge themselves to a prompt and fiiimr
to all business committed to tlicir care -n ul attt ution
their personal attention to the sale of n i y give if
Negroes Merchandize, and p“!i
Having ample facilities at command thev CC ’
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes’ 8
of every description. * Alerchandi. e 1
attention given to *,i m . ■
Executors’sales. CIIARLt A S s“u*&'*'’
October 19, 1855. ly ALLEN C. MrfiKl{{.-p 0N ’
D. B. THOMPSON & t 0 ~ |
143 Broad Street, Columbus aL .
Wholesale and Retail Oe’nl tl . orgla ’
/ WOKING STOVES of all sizes and variou
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING ITMp'i KM ‘
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plun K*
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishiin-Hjfejfc
Goods generally, and manufacturers ol’ “
TIN AND SHEET IRON AV \ n L
January 26. ly -IKK.
LOOKOUT MOUNT AIN H(n SE
MMIIS House is located on Lookout
_L Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- A
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- Bn ‘ h AmT . s
liery not surpassed by any in tlie Uni Jgf J J U/
toil States, and an atmosphere pun
and salubrious. Those who seek pU-asurT^ff* s -,
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnevv ‘ lm
not have their wishes more fully met than on 1 1 mu', 2>J,
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE AvS i
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE , ■
any place can boast of. ” ‘ m
The Mountain is easy of access, being onlv .
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and
always in readiness to convey visitors and their b-i-.V"’
to its summit, where their imaginations will ke f,,ii”
met and their wants well cared for. 1
The House will be opened on the Ist of June and ~i
ed Ist of October. ’ uud clos ’
GEO. AV. ASIIBCRN, Propriet,,,
April 22, 1856, L. M. A N^LEy^Tinte,,'.!:,
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rPAKE this method of notifying tlieir friends and
_L tomers that they have sold their Stock id’
to Messrs. <I,M
I t Id-D ID, X’ltEldXt it- CO.
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our old
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every dw
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to tlieir customers and am
of our friends and former patrons. We take great nU-a
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and r
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
W'areliouse and Commission Business
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our undi
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION lit’
SINESS. and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfa. ■
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
*, COOKING, OFFICE, -
riß&iv AND PARLOR STOVES.gjfe.
p|f£9iik TIN WAItE.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, ft c .
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and warhanted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office
R. M. ALDWOimi.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dCm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
IY/TISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tlie La
ill dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the biw
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-ftA ,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andl®p
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
rpilE Fourth Volume of tlie American Cotton Planter,
_L will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in 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 ot
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and read™
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er und Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in tlie triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Plunter “ will take m
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of tlie Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics aud Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally eu masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
bama State .Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in the great work of developing tlie im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tlie South.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufac
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tlie object of tlie Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first of eacli month, to tlieir entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in tlie country, whatavor msy be tlicir
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; la
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie world
so innocent, and at tlie same time so practically profita
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter “ill
issue promptly by tliefirst day of the month. It will l
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Gur Horticultural Department will lie sustained. >-
heretofore, by agentlemun of practical experience, Mr.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance... $ 1 W
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All communications, either for the columns of tho Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, uniat
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland I'ost Office,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to tho work, throughout the State,
will confer a favor by copying tlie Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Locklaml. Ala.
MELK’K fc CO’S.
C i /\ c; -pq-
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA. ,
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to select
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND BIGBY
RIVER,
MERCHANTS and others bringing good* by way “
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma aud other nlao a
west of Columbus, Georgia, aro inforniedthat bysTifpping
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their goedj
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Kail
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery Road,
ut au expense, for transportation by Dray between tlicso
points, of
75 cents per Ton (3000) Il>s.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as the Muscogee
Rail Bond Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton!
Tlie Union Dray Company is umply responsible for a
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference b
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and 11. T. Thom, Montgomery.
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to It. Patten and Joan t
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31
BACON.
li) yt HIIDS. choice Bacon—liog round, Just receiv
eCtJ and for sale at tlio lowest figures, b) „ .
March 16. OUNBY t 00-
SCOTCH HERRIN*’I*. 1 *.
4 FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and I- >
_iY sale at 42 Broad street, hy „ ~, u
February 6. PELLA & THOMAS
HAVANA CIGARS.
14) nnfl SELECT Brands HAVANA CIGAR"’
I A.UU’ / just received on consignment, antl l°*
bv J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad Strt-eJ
GAS FITTING.
(1 AS FITTING in all its branches promptly attain
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac. ..
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWORTH.
Randolph St, nearly opposite the Pod