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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Seat, ML D.
Hensons why it should be used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affections :
t !Economy of Time.—As only one-seventh
ot the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
•Jcl.—Rcnnomy of Money. —As it c ‘Sts but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Feeling.— -As it saves tiie
► ufforlng of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; tiie annoyance of taking uausenting doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
lung confinement: but tittle of the fluid tming necessary,
ami that pleasant in ita effects.
*th.— Kconoiny of Tltouglit. — As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
exist ing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
u dour friend is sick.
ftth.—Kconomy of Health. —As tiie system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor Is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
(•ill.— Kconomy of Life. —As me cure is effected
before and wituout reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
other icaserns might lie added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy ail classes and persons in til! condi
tions of life.
The abovi reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have liecomo reduced, corresponding of con rse
‘o the nature of tbo case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in ali ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really inueh sick, and very naturally conclude they
wer i not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm— it could have been
uothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine bad no effect.” The general
impression on tile subject of lever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow tiie cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; ami it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that he ran fully
realise the truth; and even then lie may conc.liidu them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet perwins, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expert til at there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local causo so great as to require particular
attention, nr though success.ill in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as tiie influence of the “Fluid” passes
oil. as the exciting cause ma.y still exist. It is to guard
against d'sappointiiieiit m mien cases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what l have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in <ienerai>
On tliis subject I wish to be fully understood, lly the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame in subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and ill quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, tiny of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet ull are distinguished by the name general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or lens unnatural fre
quency in tho pulse, sense ol heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in tiie opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated l’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the 11 Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
uui medical colleges, an J consequently standard authority.
On page 834, he says:—“We bear continually, both in
and out of tiie profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever. Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucou i Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Castro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows Itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tho effect upon the
mind of ull tliis sub-division, is bad und hurtful. It
encourages a ill position, 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 be relied 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 greaiffuet, one worthy of remembrance
and l would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling you self about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat It at once as hereafter directed, ami you
unit be well instead of any distinctcliaracter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by tiie most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a 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 bo freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, ltut, as cases may have be
come developed before tho “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect,, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
ns briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
allot the most prominent fevers, though tiie “ ltulos”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to uttondauce upou tho sic':.
Rules important to b. observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. l'atieuts must bo lice lrom all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor uttempt to go about <rhiio under its in
fluence.
3d. it must bo continued whenever tho fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begius to rise again, should such bo the case under uuy
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, putionts must
bo left perfectly quiet; free from nil excitement; Bliould
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce tl.em to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel tuoie or loss interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should bo ullowod, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long ns the 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.
lltli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so ns to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wiue, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DUSKS.
For children of one year ov under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over l and under 3 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “'i “ 6 “> “ 12 to 30
“ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50
” ‘‘ s “ 15 half to ai, aspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoouful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
uor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, I have given the
above table, with the remark tliut, as a general rule,
children require more than adults iu proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable In all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, aud many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tho lull benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, aud
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Ill lloils or Kemltteut Fewer.
Hive a teaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule lsi) ouee iu
two hours, till tho fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes tho whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu tin.
“ Ku'es.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms. or known local existing onuses, they should be
attended to at once, and whilo giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case ilio b wols are particularly constipated
or confined, give i , .itliartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
” hero the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
inodiclno generally—a double dose, or two teospoousful
may be given at first with advantage, and oven repeated
in two Hours—if it—the pulse—lms not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits aud
water, tr. these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
(live two tanspoousful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full uud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowel* are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should bo lost (o get them open, give some active
cathartic with t\\ *• Fluid’’ and ropout may b** necoe
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage; dso, mustard to tn extremities, or
friction (rubbing! with the hands or flannel; also, cold
Quinine may be added to tho
Fluid if thought advisable. Fee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
,n^nU h .Ti feVerß , ar ;’ chaia-ter, differing
mainly In degree, being all of a l ow erado. the pulse
S?niacrita' r “ h * cneral f" v depression, there is
no practical use In separating leant n far
my treatment i. conceded. In these b,w “wers when
fully developed, a little patience will be required- still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
will be m n° n * re * tn ‘ cn ’- •*-<* with this but a few dava
con valsseencc* arJ ** lon B e,, t to establish u permanent
immediately"VoUoiv^aDv^ot her" my
a teasn ionful , i .?!, aD c\ on, * r without detriment—with
* V *J two hours, till the pulse
mceTn si. or ,b. .* r T.''"”®- *> to h* continued
Or hours till tbs fever entirely subsides.
In bail cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayetiue pepper) or some lonic and stimu
lant (sue auxiliaries) should be added to euch dose. The
bowels should be kept goutly open, aud small portions
of some hepatic should bo given occasionally, even j
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such as are iu common use iu such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surlace as di
rected in bilious fever, will be touiul advantageous.
Tonics should lie used during Convalesce ore, in ail eases
which have become reduced.
Pniuimimis, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Given teusp,sinful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
witii a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bone set; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, ut longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to bo applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, ltul>eola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever -.viiieli
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Keincuibcr
never wait to learn tho “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence withs ver, but
treat it at once; govern the 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 bo regarded witii ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be. cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On tliis I will stake
not only my reputation, but ail that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874;
“You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, und
keep down, It is believed, the number if the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission tliat it may
be done. I nave not Only proven it nutybe, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
Give u teaspoouful or more, according to tho urgency
of the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should bo given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tho fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and I'uucuh were so much swollen that tho patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when h was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throe t was reduced so as to enable him to take uour
inffiiteftSin about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tho throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
Tliis heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tiie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoouful, almost invariably gi\ing entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time. It should be re
peated as long os the fiver continues, us in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In conuection with tliis subject, 1 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 tiie happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
aud 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 adelicato 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
aud 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 tho treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As tho Negative Electric Fluid
will change tiie condition called lever, or subdue aud
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tho
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 be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur iu any case, they should
bo appropriate means, and these soliuld bo given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then rnora l-eadily act,
producing more geueral effect, besides uo unnecessary
time will then bo lost. As the Fluid” alono will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in duo tiuio, repeat tho dose; if attended
“’ith diarrhoea, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if cuused by irritability, the
Fluor’ will soon relieve Omt lunj/iluu , ir severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a bjister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, anil bathe
tho feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in takiug 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 tho patient has become re
duced: if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give sonic
geutle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as yon would under any other circumstances, giving tho
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success Will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cunnot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at tho ease
witii 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 uo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to tie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of tho different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cut It art Us.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibillous, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
He pit tica.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used iu conuection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And ouo may chouse calomel—another, blue
mass—tho third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and bo suc
cessful.
Tonics.— Articles that glvo tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thorough wort is one of the best used iu fevers.
Astringent*.— Such its check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulants.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tiie best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, imt the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
plioreue,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
sedative than known in the materia medica
I shall not tax the reader with along list 0 f proofs
depending mainly on tho results of trial, and will
only rotor u. one instance of success, that on the
Pucketsltip Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates •
We, tho undersigned, certify to tiie following viz—
Me took passage on the psrkeUllip Duchess d’Orleans
Cupt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre. France’
and bound lor New York. She sailed on the 9th of An’
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on board, mostlv
emigrants- A few days alter leaving Havre, the small
P°x broke out among tho emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge,Dr. X. W’Seat with
anew remedy of his own, which Tie calls Negative ’ Flee- i
trie Fluid, with which be seemed to have entire control
over tho disease, arresting it iu a few hours, uml curing
in a very short time. *
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty ‘■cos of small pox, some fever
Ac aud not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what wo saw during said passage, we are fullv
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses Inestimable virtues. M e never before
hoard or read of tebrilo affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage
small pox and fever on board, ami not „ death.’ The
fact speaks for Itself.
Signed,
84 p carl street, New York
L. U. Fauri, *< i< u
J. A. DkNormakdt, Beaver countv, Penn.
T. A. DeNoum.vnly, East Liverpool. Ohio.
The above statement 1, correct. C ' U * P “ acn K p ”-
M . S. Hutton, Commander.
New York, Aug., 1852. ‘™’ Flrs ‘ Mn, ’
Address orders to ® EAT P> -
O. W. WEfITBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison! i
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure; ,
(lit Antidote to Malaria;
for THE PREVENTION AND CUKE
Ol Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, aud ,
„thor intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ol
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Slap
.noI Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and ail other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
niii.nilLXl.lA. OH MIASMA.
fl’llK.'SE diseases are common to many localities ol the
X United .States; but wherever they prevail, North,
i South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
I same uiiasmal cause. The great variety ul symptoms aud
| forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
t sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
! cause is tho same, they wilt all equally yifld to u remedy
j that 1h competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tiie laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
j and for every disease, or cuiiho of disease, there isare
i agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All .Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes. Stagnant water, decompo
! sitiou of auiuud and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same iu character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tiie utmospliere, causing disease toall who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tho unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, off ered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malai-iu,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it conus in con
tort with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by itoi its
baneful influence, and thus restores und preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered fir any length of time, from one duy to twenty
years, ami by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will bo effected ; tin: patient contin
uing free lrom the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to inaluriu 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
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And puisne their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them tiie most valuable part of the
year.
Since tho introduction of the CURE in every- part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
M'lien these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tho most candid minds, because alt the resources cf
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, Mercery, Salicine, Ac.
Tho effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should lie 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
M iii'iliy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular aiul Kill ire Ilarmlessiiess,
The iollowing certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evei y bottle:
New York, 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 Ifound
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i-t 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 tiie taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entiro 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 ns the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken iu advance.
This is owing to tho diseases being produced by ono and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tiie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tiie poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tho Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tiie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary’ to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
CustorOil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
aud free the biliary passages. Remember that where
tliis is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tiie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.— ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tiie air wafted across, or circulated over tiie
dregs of it, after tiie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in tho apartment.
This modo of exhibiting the Cnro should likewise be
resorted to when ve’y young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which tliis medicine is put up have tiie
words, “Rhodes’ F’ever and Aoue Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tiie copyright of which is secured) and the
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. These
will bo 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 SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Maile by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans. Louisiana.
J. S. PKMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
. for tiie dole ngency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, amt has been pronounced
by all who have used it as living far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
the p rre decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many oilier
valuable ingredients that render it far better than anv
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Nr:\v Ohlkaks, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of ihe
thousands ol remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Plasters. Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through tho newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce tbe public, or at least tlioso
who are afflicted, to use ono that contains articles of
Ileal rse in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediclue. 1 refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of tho usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
„ , . Gallatin. Miss., May 1, 1865.
0. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial aud lun well pleased’ with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason, M. I).
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lms attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
t his medicine, from its peculiar properties ns a dlssoln nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers In proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lins stood the tost 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 the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better thau any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
February 6. Only agent, for this county.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
I miODKS’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain u a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
I of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
i tidote to Malaria; _
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
giu-n by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ F’ever and Aguo
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr., Rhodes
for tiie 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 whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to bo all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. M’HEATON,
Hresd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
lla<l the Ague for Twelve Tears !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tiie illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from F’ever and
Ague a month at a time for tiie last twelve years, I'sup
plied her gratuitously witii Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four mouths
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tiie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Hot ties Perform TO Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud 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 Aguo
or Chill F’ever, I have seut a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four 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.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Tho box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of F’ever
and Aguo cases. Hoping these cases may be few’, yet
have a bottle for every case.
M'e 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—Your medicine has met
with tiie most favorable success in tliis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
•if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took tiie responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, aud as I am almost out
of tiie article I wish you would forward mo one gross of
tiie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tiie curt%to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and F’ever sinco I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the F’ever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
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 & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu sf Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th ■ different remedies
aud treatment I adopted, my heal 1 . grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since that, time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m -diciue the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tliai lie 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, lioonsboro.
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence front 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 tiie 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
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—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 lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who lias been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. “w. A.HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible in’.o every town and village
in the United states, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist, l)r. J. K. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect ir.noecnee. Tt is therefore optional with all to have
tiie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which l publish su h 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.
The Crowning Glow
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow- Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
I’ is also unequalled for quick und permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of Intemperance or dissipation.
JAM El. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providenco, tt. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivliu, Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DAN FORTH & NAGEIT
Will supply Physicians with tiie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. IV. SEAT, M. 8., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
F’ever, 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, &o.
Also, agents and dealers iu
Virginia. Manufactured Tobacco nnd Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS At CO.
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 flvo gross on tiie 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
AUCTION & COMMISSION Blkivo ‘ I
r¥MIE undersigned having purchased the inn ESs
-L,Austin, in the firm of Harrison, Aus fn A f "’ u ‘ I
will continue the üßnn a McGeliee, ]
Auctin, Commission, Keg lo r
aud Forwarding Business ******
under the name and style of ’
YN- Z-LIIICY-IXJ sfc 3MCofL-c.,- TT
At tho old stand, Nos. 59 and Gl UronTuT**- 161
and pledge themselves to a prompt and tiuthf.'i'T’
to all business committed tu their care q I * att ’' ,l,luu !
their personal attention to the sale of H.
Negroes- Merchandize, and Prorim ‘ <U >
Having ample facilities at command, thev are’
to make Liberal Advances ou Neirroes ~ I’ ro i aie.i
of every description. b ft “ d Merchandize
Particular attention given to Adininistmt, -
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S llAl>rilol“ i,<l
October 19, 1855, ly ALLEN U, McGEHEK ’
D. B. THOMPSON &. <
143 Broad Street, Columbus.
Wholesale and Retail Deal ei . 818 ’
CIOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various ■St ,
! patterns; FORCE and LIFTING I'UMi‘s MP?,-,
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plan’P **r
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnisliine*i&M&
Goods generally, and manufacturers of 8 rv ’ : ~*
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARP
January 26. ly “
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.
ri’il IS House is located on Lookout
Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- A >kr
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
nery not surpassed by any in the Unl-B inirlrp“%-
tod States, ami an atmosphere pure
aud salubrious. Those who seek I
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnerv *
not have their wishes more fully met than on I.Oiik’i Iv'i §
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATFn* I
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE ... 7“’ 1
any place can boast of. ’ t °" fl n ” I
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five mil
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies ami Hacks I
always in readiness to convey visitors and their liaWim’ I
to its summit, where their imaginations will heftin'’ 1
met and their wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June nuff <.i
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASHBURN, Proprietor
April ”2, 1856. L. M. ANBLEY, Superintendent'.
STKWART, GRAY & CO.,
FFAKE this method of notifying tlieir friends iiuff CH , I
I tomers that they have sold their Stock of Grocerie
to Messrs.
11 Iff Z)D, PREEH tfc CO.
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our old
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every and...
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tiie most favorable terms to their customers and am
of our friends and former patrons. We take great plea !
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and rl i
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse anti Commission Business,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, wo shall now give our uudi
videff attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION flf
SI NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfiu
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
’ m _ COOKING, OFFICE,
dggjk AND PARLOR STOVES.J^K
rej|£S|lt TINT WAITE. fflfgggi
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, & c .
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. dtim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the huff
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Kea
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited. “
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-ft |
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, and
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE
FOR 1856.
TIIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tin*
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plain
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history and
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and readt-i!
that tiie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall i
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition and
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take in
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tin
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of the Society, that the Planters and
F’armers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency uis)
be unfettered in the great work of developing the ini
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufac
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of tiie Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tire Soil and tlic Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ;
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Soul!;,
we feel assured we shall he able to visit our patrons on
the first of eacli month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family iu the country, whatnver may he tliuii
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profita
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter wdi
issue promptly by the first day of the month, it xyill b
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained,
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, M
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
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Twelve copies “ 1° M
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All communications, either for tiie columns of the Plum
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mud
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland Post OfliW’
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the State
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges wiil please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MEIjICK <fc CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
185 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to selen
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s F’urnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly ... j
MONTGOMERY) SEI.MA AND BIGBY
RIVKR.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way ‘
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other mia • I
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that byshipl l - *
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their I
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee ‘■
Itoad to tiie Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery ‘’ I
at an expense, for transportation by Dra.v between ‘ 1 I
points, of
75 cents per Ton (2000) IDs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as tiie Muscv
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar P® r to "’ ,j
Tho Union Dray Company is amply responsible lo ■ j
loss or damage, as may bo ascertained by referen ,
Bell A Cos., Josiuh Morris, aud It. T. Thom, Montgom .
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Gu., to R. Patten and •’ 1 ,
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31
BACON.
QK HIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just receive
and for sale at tho lowest figures, by
March 15. OCitBY *JO
SCOTCH IIERIUNGS.
\FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received nud 1
. sale at 42 Broad street, by . TO nlB.
February 6. CELLA A I
HAVANA CIGARS.
12.000 just recited on consignment^a™^' 1 I
b> May 18. *l4l Broad St rest- I
GAS FITTING. tt . n ded I
(A AS FITTING in all its branches prompt!) ut ,
y to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac. nn-AOTH
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWORTIL I
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Po B