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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC PLUID,
PrrpKrcd by JV. W. Meat, M. D.
Reasons why It should bo used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affection*:
Ini.—Kcuuoiny of Time.— An only one-seoenth
of the ordinary time is required to effect a euro.
td.—Eco]iomy of Money. —As It c mts but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Feeling.—As it saves tlio
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; tlio aunoyaneo of talcing nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, und tlio pain of
lung contineinent; but little of the fluid being necessary,
sud that pleasant In its effects.
4tlx. — Economy 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.
sth. — Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nur Is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Oth. — Economy of Life. —As tliecure iseflbcted
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
• •tlicr reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to aatisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the tirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become raduced, corresponding of course
*0 the nature of the case at tlio timo it is first adminis
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary casos, when used soon after
the attack, persons cun scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of csniequetice—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeflect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the|above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and il is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that he can fully
realize tile truth; and even then lie may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medlein j, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in pcrlinps hundreds of cases, must
•xpect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local causo so great as to require particular
attention, or though successlul in reducing the fever,
it will ugaiu rise ns the influence of the “Fluid” passes
oft, us the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment In suen coses that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “ synopsis.”
Remark* on Fever* in General*
On this subject I wish to be fully understood. Ily the
term “fevers,” X comprehend ull febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
Ulld liflbils, liny of pour.. iUITor noiudderuldy In their
development mid exhibit a variety of forms or types;
vet all are distinguished by tho same general character
istics—that of undue excitement in the circulatory und
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fl*e-
Suency in tho pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
ebllity, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the rolebrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on tho “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” Is a text book In many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page 834, lie says:—“We hour continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tho public, Typhus Fever, Uruiu Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full us particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, dustro-Unteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tho effect upon the
mind of all this siili-dlvislon, is bud and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There Is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tlio most dissimilar of them, and are ofton
trocoable to the same cause.”
Tlie above Is u great fact, one worthy of reniombruuce
and 1 would imprest on your mindH the folly of hunting
up or troubling youiself about a “name;” If you have
fever, treat It at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well Instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a greut variety of cir
cumstances, seasons mid 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. But as cases may have be
come developed before tlio ** Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will doscribe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though tho “ Kulos”
and “By nopals” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to atteudance upon the sick.
Rules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be givon In threo or four times its own
quantity ot water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he froo from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free veutilatiou in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case uuder uny
circumstances.
4th. W’hcii tho fever begins to subside, putieuts must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned ns 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, i/ulucc them to rise or speak ; nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, hut he loft
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it us
plentifully, uud as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
driuks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm us parties may prefer or patients desire.
tith. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lylug posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occaatou them to speak of It, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonado with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face und
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 mid under 2 years, “ 6to 16 “
“ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ 5 lO “ “20to 60
” 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over flfteeu considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful Ih a common dose. Old persons do not
require us 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, 1 have given the
above table, with tho remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
he found agreeable in all of Its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object In bolug thus particular is, that
tho lull benefit of tho UKvliclm* uiny bo obtained, and
CU SCCSUut Cf any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Billnua or Remittent Fever.
Give a teusponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes tho whole treatment in ull timpU cuses of
fever, with such observances us are set forth in the
“ Ilules.” But should there be prominent local symp.
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
Bee Synopsis.
If in any case the h nvels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a . atliartlc (see auxiliaries) with the
first'portion ; they most be opeuod or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse ruuniug 110 or
upwards, and the patient Is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily op*r<t(Wtim by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoousful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulso—has uot beeu softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bath lug the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, In these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much In takiug effect.
Congestive Fever.
Olv# two teaapoonsful mid repeat every two hour* till
the pulse becomes more full and eoit, thou only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside*. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tbl disease,
no time rhould l>o lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “Fluid” aud repeat as may bo neces
sary till it operates; enemas (.injections) may also be
used to advanug*; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction rubbing with the hands or flannel; also, cold
appllcanoni to thahaad. Quinine may be added to the
Fluid” if thought agitable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhu,, ghi p and Pwtrld
or Spotted Fever.
inlonU. h |^**i f “ Ter * .“ r s Rll ,r r ono character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of tt low irrade the mil..
nom-acnc T‘ ry ’ 7‘ th * £2"** V 0 ** ‘‘‘•P'-ewaiou. there is
f ; r h “
UtU ” tmtl^ ce he required; .till
js&ssr ry •* h u i permanent
immllatJpi m s!n t ,UoQl(1 he commenced—whleh mav
a teas poonful of “ nw'rwtoSMS^tSfrS.*”* 1 !^
becomes fuller or l*r u- 7 * W9 .r oul ?* J 4ll pulse
oe in .U or eight h‘oWth?&Su&lS^C!
In had cases, from three to five grains each of quinine j
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some totiio and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should be kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient
should bo sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous j
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—
Where tho skin is very dry, s|>onging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should lie used ilnring convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teaspoonful of the “ Fluid” every two hours, !
witli a wine-glassful of a stroug decoction of boneyet; or !
hall the quantity may be given every hour till relieved, ,
thru, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
Tho boneset tea should he given wurm till tlio violent j
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of !
the kind, to bo applied over tho seat of puiu; keep tlio
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, llubtoU and Scurla
tlnai or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Hrsrlct Fever.
As ull of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
in fact is the most promiuent symptom, the treatment
differs line little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or tlio
other, or neither, us they ull commence with fewer, lint
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will is- but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, Is u new idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I 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 this I will stuku
not only my reputation, but all that 1 hold must dear;
beside*, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
“You may abate tlio force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number QJ the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission Unit it may
be done. I nave not only proven it may be, but has
been done in numerous eases that occurred on board
ship. See tlie account appended.
Givo a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of tlie cuse, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessury, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should bo given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tho lever under control. When tlie throut is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, und the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tougue
and fuucus were so much swollen that the putient could
uot 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 alarmiug symptoms disappeared. The swolliug of
tho throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment ill 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
maludy to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negutive Electric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to he of little consequence. A single doso or two of a
teaspooiil'ul, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time. It should he re
peated us long as tho fever continues, as in other cases.
Tho bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the Indies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tlio happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials, in child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose und retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or a cold taken at adcilcate time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of tho most convenient and
effectual remedies for muuy of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine kuowu. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility of the nervous ns well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiutes, hut it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give uuder this head general
directions for all cases. As tho Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may bo or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such oxist, must Ire ramoved iu order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur iu any case, they should
be appropriate muans, and those 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 the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tho bowels aro costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) witli the tirst dose, or soon offer, and should it
fall to operato in due time, repent the dose; if attended
with diurrlura, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid’.’ will soon relieve that condition: if Bevero local
pain 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
the feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surfuco with water at an agreeable temperature;
“ tho saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tho medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
blo ; if tho patient hus beeu reduced or is much prostra
ted, givo tonlcß and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fevor or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tho putient lias 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 some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give tho “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; iu short, treat all tho prominent symptoms
as you would under uny other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at tlie same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at the ease
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 uo such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
t utlinrtic*.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and mauy pills, antibiliuim, Ac.; anything
kuowu to be good for such purposes.
Hepatlcs.— Anything kuown to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlio articles depended on bv the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tho “Fluid” or while the system is uuder its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and ho suc
cessful.
Tonic*.— Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots aud hitter herbs Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringent*. —Such as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum pepper) is one of tlie best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry In treating fevers, though many others are generallv
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dla
phoretic, “anodyne,” “dmrptlc,” “relaxant” and
sedative than kuown Ift materia medico
J shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
dapending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instauce of success, that on the
PacketalUp Ducli.si D’Orlcan*.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates-
We, the uudersigued, certify to the’ following, viz-
Wo took passage on the packetship Duchess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, tlieu lying iu Die port of Havre, France
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Am
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on board mostly
emigrants- A Tew days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out amoug the emigrants, They were nil
treated by the physlciau in charge, Dr. N. W. Seat with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Elec
trie Fluid, with which he seemed to have eutire control
over tho disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
In a very short time. *
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nino days,
thore were about eighty case, of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a tingle death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw durtug said pawage. we are fully
convinced that the medicine used hy Dr. Seat on tho oc
casion, possesses Inestimable virtues. YVc never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
° ®“ ch cm®, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nuns. A crowded ship, a long passage
small pox and fever on board, and not a deathl The’
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
*• P-Fabiu, 84 Pearl street. New York,
h G. Jabri, “ •• a
i’ A ' DzNoriiaxdy, Beaver county, Peuu.
T. A. DxNormandt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Th* above statement is correct. ’ “K'O H
YV. S. Hutton, Commander.
m v u . Wm. Marston, First Mate
New York, Aug., 1862.
Lr Addrses order, to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison! |
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
KOK THE PREVENTION ANI) CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, und
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MALAH.IA OH. MIASMA.
1 rpiIESE diseases are common to many localities of the
J. United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
Soutii, East or West, they all equally spring lroin the
j same miusuml cause. The great variety ol symptoms and
I forms of disease is owing principally to difference iu age,
! sex, constitution aud habits of tlie sufferers; but as tlie
| cause is tho same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is conqietent to overcome or remove that cause.
Hy the laws of Nature, every principle hus its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal aud vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the 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
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and w hen taken inter
nally completely purities tlie system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores und preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to uny but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from tlie complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in Uie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mode
dues. The putient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever uud Ague luay be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the Introduction of tile CUKE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the dute of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlio most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue aguo or biliouß
diseases; aud 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, Ac.
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 the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using any secret Fever ami 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
oil account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Hnrmlessiiess,
Tho following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in tho United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle;
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tho 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 the diseases being produced by one mil
the same cause, aud therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely uso
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure us a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet aud habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
it will often bo found necessary to precedo this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlie
very best thing for general use is a moderate doso of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will bo seriously ob
structed.
Only Cu ut ion. —in certain specified cases, puur
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms ; for tlie vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
auil destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, tho miasmata or poison contained in tho apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tlie
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. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY^”
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON dt CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
tlio pure decoctiou of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country..
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1865.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of tho
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, uuder tlie titles
of Sarsaparlllas, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., tiiat ure
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce tho public, or at least those
wlio are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real I'se in Fulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most uuprofessionally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial aud am 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. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and iu fact, any pulmonary compluiuts,
tills mediciue, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
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 be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive power's iu proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle’is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. YYe guaran
tee it to be better than anv Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
445“Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus. Ga.,
_ . . Only agents for this county.
February 6. 1
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS I
See what tlie President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fe.ver and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. t Rhodes
for tlie medicine. Sinco 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 be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Pi esd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tho illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month ut 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 heulth and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the permu
uency of the cure.
(L A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottle* Perform 70 Cure*.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames A Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two liotties on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle aud teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they wero all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but thomancuue
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottle* Perform 21 Cure*.
. 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 wo have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled hy the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perform 19 Cure*.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your mediciue has met
with 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; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottlo has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward mo one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the curc*to me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottle* Perform ill Cure*.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
ami Ague has tlius far performed wonders, It lias 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 hut 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 if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th i different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal i jgrew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Siuce 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 be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not ih 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, Eoonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1856.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent beneiit—a few 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 s 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 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. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tho CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possiblo into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, &c. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and 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 oven to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I 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.
Tlie Crotvnlng’Glory
of the Cure is Its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlio
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is aho unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. KHODEB, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas AJCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. k Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas k Co.’sell at
the very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy stato directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &c.
Also, agents and dealets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of tlie Astor
House, NEYY YORK.
New York. January 1, 1866.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New Y’ork a full supply of tho
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on tho 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
| AUCTION & COMMISSION —--*
T“ E undersigned having purchased rb^ 1 SlNE *t.
; X Austin, in the firm of Harrison t , einu ‘rebt, J i \Vfc
i will continue the rison, Austin & Met;,.'*’
! Auct *“> Commission, Netm n ,
and Forwarding B u *iS e “* era
HAKRliow’d 0 ’ ’
to all business committed to theft care* Ti‘ fnl
their personal attention to the sale fii wi U din
Negroes Merchandize, and
Having ample facilities at command
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes’ inff v* W
of every description. b and MerchanjJJ I
attention given to Ad...;,,: .
Executors’ sales. CHARII.4 a u , . Mraton * and
October 19, 1855. ly ALLEx'cf MeGEHEIf° 1
D. B. THOMPSON* ISo fi
143 Broad Street, Columbus dL,
Wholesale and Retail D gla ’l
/BOOKING STOVES of all size, and varion.JL- i
patterns; FORCE and LIFTINS pUMnc StDl
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plin’ ®S*
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnisl, njKJft®
Goods generally, and manufacturers of s n M
TIN AND SHEET IRON VVARp T
January 26. ly V ARE, |
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE * I
THIS House is located on Lookout
Mountain, at an elevation of thir- A I
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- ifrreSSk,-’ At
nery not surpassed by any in the Uui-*iij*pa®
ted States, und an atmosphere | TT _
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure. t
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural “ f"g
not have their wishes more fully met than ol rS-Vl
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold’ FRRMTGNEIvatiP
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE ”*>
any place can boast of. ’ “ s F° ( >d*i
Tho Mountain is easy of access, beina utilv fi,-.. a
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and HaekT 8
always in readiness to convey visitors and their 1.9
to its summit, where their imaginations will
met and their wants well cared for. 11 “
The House will be opened on the Ist of June and iJ
ed Ist of October. ’ ai “ l11( *
GEO. W. ASHBURN, Prom-iet ,
April 22,1856. L, M. ANSLEY, Superintendent,
STEWART, GRAY * CO., ~
17AKE this method of notifying their friends and I
. tomers tlmt they have sold their Stock of (; r ,„.
to Messrs. T®
KEDD, FREER cfe Cos
who will in future conduct their business at ouri®
stand, and will always he prepared to furnish ever, 9
cription of Goods in the |H
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and a *
of our friends and former patrons. We take great nlfl
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them andfl
commending them as in every way reliable. ’ 9
We shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission HiiUiu^J
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, wo .shall now give our un9
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION ||9
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give sati-ii9
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage. ■
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. 1m I
m, COOKING, OFFICE, ■
AND PARLOR STOVES.rfgtoM
jjpgggjk TINT WARE. Hgdl
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS*&9
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale afl
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in gener9
promptly attended to and warranted. 1
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office. II
R. M. ALDWORTH.9
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m II
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.*
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the
dies of Columbus, that sho is engaged in tlie bu 9
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of Mrs. S. J. Ke9
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court Hoii9
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited. |
Mi’S. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching,
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness. I
March 13,1856. yl
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE*
FOR 1856.
THE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton
will commence with the January number. II
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs *
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent,
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tl*
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the
ing States, and especially Alabamians, tlie past history
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation. I
In the first place, we remark to our friends and
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shallH
sue promptly by the first day of each month. B
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition®
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumph®
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take i®
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to t®
highest niche of improvement. ■
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, i®
by the members of the Society, that the Planters hi®
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Ainbam®
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (>®
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Al®
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency rui®
be unfettered in the great work of developing the ii®
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tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of tlie Ainu®
can Cotton Planter is to ]
“ Improve tlie Soil and (lie Mind.” I
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the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Sout®
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons H
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction an®
profit. I
Every family in the country, whatever msy be tin®
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; B
cause there is no reading matter published to the wor®
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profit®
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good ngi®
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter ®
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It veiUl®
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white p®
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and triu®
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, ■
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, M®
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 00 ■
Six copies “ 5 Oo ■
Twelve copies “ 10 00 ■
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ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mu®
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post olw®
Alabama. I
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Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala. ■
MELICK * CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,!
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos., I
15 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA. , I
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to selecj
from, suited to every class and condition. J
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety. J
October 22. ly 1
MONTGOMEBY, SELMA AND BIGUV j
RIVER. J
MERCHANTS and othors bringing goods by way |
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other duk
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by shipl ll 9
to care of j
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent, j
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their gov ■
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee J
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery 1 ■
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between to ■
points, of I
75 cent* per Ton (*000) lb*- I
which will savo them 25 cents per ton, as the MUeiv
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per'ton. ■
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible lo V
loss or damage, as may be ascertained hy referen n
Bell k Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montg” 1 I
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten aud John
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith. jl
July 31 IL I
BACON. J
GC lIHDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just recess V
and for sale at the lowest figures, by . r . . I
March 16. GUN BY * IV
SCOTCH HERRINGS. ■
A FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received aud
sale ut 42 Broad street, by . < H
February 6. CKLLA A THOMA- jj
HAVANA CIGARS. J
lO nri( l SELECT Brands HAY AN A ui J
14.UU1 t just received on OOnalgnmentremHt
b ’ V May 18. 141 Broad SjW J
GAS FITTING. |
(~1 AS FITTING in all its brandies promptly •
X to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS,
June 19. 3m K - M p 0 Off 11 1
Randolph St. nearly opposite the t