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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by X. W. Seat, M. B.
Kcanons why it nhould bo used instead of any other treut
ment in all Febrile affections :
Ist.—Economy of Time.-As only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
‘4<l.-~ Economy of Money.—As it c sts but one
dollar.
:trd.—Kraiioiny of Keeling.—As it saves tiio
suffering of n long sick ness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable Operation, and the paiu of
long confinement; hut little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its efleets.
ith.— Kronomy of TliougHt.—As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
3tli.—Kconomy of Health.- -As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to l>e followed by chnaiic disease.
fith.—Kronomy of Life.—As thacureiseflecled
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
teriniaatiou.
Other reasons might be added, but these uro deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in nil condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly epplicablo to
the immediate treatment on the ffrst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to 01 have become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the case at the tirno it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, offectual and poniia
nent relief, In all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, und very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, und if so, “it was trilling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—lt would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had uo effect.’’ The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, tliut thoughts
not unlike the [above follow the cure of a common case
us naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling coses, which would have readily yielded
’ to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been tlius successful in perhaps hundreds of coses, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successiul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
“11, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in suen cases that 1 lmvo given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Fever* In Uenersb
On this subject 1 wish to be fully understood, lly the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is suljcct, including small pox
audother eruptive fevers; but aa they arise by a great
variety of causes, sad in quits •Husiniilnt- is>i,.titiiii„u.
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development aud exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue exc*’ ment in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing moro or lcsa unnatural fre
quency ill the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance, I quote from the celebrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, London, whose work on the “Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently indardauthority.
On page it; 14, lie says;—“ Wo hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Bruin Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fover, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Oastro-Knteric, and
so forth. Now, udmittiug that lever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is bad and hurtful. It
Oiicouragcs a disposition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to its name. Thero is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, anil are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and l would imprest on your minds the folly of hunting
up o- ‘troubling youiself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, trout it at once as hereafter directed, and you
wiU be well instead of any distinctcliaructer being devel
oped, so us to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis bused on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience ut tho bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myaell and others) under u grout variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear tills In mind,
und treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as coses may have be
come developed before the Fluid” is given, either by
ueglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
us briefly us possible the proper course to be pursued in
all oi the most prominent fevers, though the “ Hulos”
aud “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Mules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. Tt should be given in throe or four times its own
quantity ot water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
’ld. Patients must bo free from ull currents of air,
(though there should id ways lie free ventilation in (ho
Biek room,) nor attempt to go alumi nhtlo under its in
fluence.
3d. It must tie continued whenever tho fover subsides,
or is evidently passing off’; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned us to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to convene, read or ts.ko any exerciso whatever,
till their oum natural feelings, independent of all extru
ueous influences, induce them to rise or speak; uor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be loft
quiet to all intents olid purposes.
6tli. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and us long os tho patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold wutor, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tfth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of if, they should have a little
wine, 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 DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over l and under 2 year's, “ 6to 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ 12 to 30
“ 6 lO “ 2O to 50 “
’’ B “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered us mlults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much us 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 lull doses; but for a little guide, I have given the
shove table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
lie found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
ot the most wuiguimi roMizod, und many perfectly
astonished. My object iu being thus particular is, that
the lull beuottt ot 1 lio inodiciuo may bo obtained, and
not on account ot any aetual sienssity of such strict ob
servances.
Uilloua or Remittent Fever.
Hive a toospoiiful of “ Fluid” (gee rule Ist) once iu
two hours, till tho fever is evidently missing iv-, this
constitutes the whole treatment iu ull simple cases „f
fever, with such ob. ervanees as are set forth iu the
’■ Kuli .’’ llut should there bo prouiiuont local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should !•
attended to at once, aud while giving the “ Fluid.”
Bee Synopsis.
If in any case the h >wcU are particularly constipated
or confined, give h .iUmrtlc (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or the fever tuav rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the putic .* is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
uiedlciue generally—a doublo doso, or two teaspoonsful
may bo given ut first with advantage, ami even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been snflned,
thus showing the medicine „as taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water ut an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Uive two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soil, theu only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined, aud it is frequently
very difficulty get medicine to operate in this disease,
no timo shouldbe lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with th, > Fluid” and repeat us tnar be neces
sary till it operetta- enemas (injections) may also tar
ueed to advantage ; w°, mustard to the extremities, or
trie lon rubbing) with,| le bands or flannel; also, <Ydd
“ft'olK* 0 Quinine may be added to tiro
r luid if thought ad>isAL\^ a
Nervous Fever, Typh ui( , ship and p Mtrlt ,
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are a” of on. character
mainly in degree, beiug Uoft L w grade’th- pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression there is
‘mv P , r * U t , CR Y”' ln §e Pretlng them— Kt least s’o far as
my
tlio common treatment T weeks under
wiube TotuT frw ,u >' 8
convalescence. * 10 ® st * L — J h “ Permanent
immediately “follow ‘anyotber withoutced— whleh mn v
a teaspoonful of “Fluid” evert 2^°ki?* tr lm*. ll i. t ~ wit ®
becomes fuller or larger in TolumT .n 0 "?’ i tb< ’ pul8 ”
.oc. in six or eight
In bad oases, from three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or Some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be udded to each dose. The
bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions
of some hejtatsc should bo given occasionally, even
though the bowels slionld be very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mucilagunous
drinks—such as are iu common use iu such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should housed during convalescence, in ull coses
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumuulu, hung
or Winter Fever.
(liven teaspoonful of tho “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boueset; or
half tile quantity may be given every hour’ till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The boueset tea should be given warm till (he violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ot
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Var>ioid, Rubeola aud Scarla
-11 iiit; m small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
him! Scarlet Fever.
As all of these dis uses are attended witli fever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it ut once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will he but Utile, eruption even ill sniull
pox. This, to most minds, is a uew idea, mid doubtless
will lie regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated us
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, und tiiut there is no necessity of
Its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, but all that I hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; Hint of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“ Von limy abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tho number of the. pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is Hie admission Hint it may
be done. 1 nave not only proven it nuxy be, lint has
been done in numerous coses tliut occurred on board
ship. Bee the account appended.
Hive n tcusjioniifui or more, according to tho urgency
oi tlie cose, witli a dose of suits or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should he given und repeated nuflicieutly to keep
tho fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bullied, us thought advisable.
In one case, on tho ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on bis tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was uo as to enable him to take nour
ishment ill about twelve Jiours by tho Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tho throut frequently, it is doubtless the
best gurgle, in all such cases.
Puerperal or Cliildbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dungerous and alarming
inuliuly to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of u
teaspoonful, 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 be re
peated as long us tlie fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain und suffering. It
is to inform them of tho happy effect of the Fluid iu
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must bo tried to be appreciated.—
l’aiuful menstruation will be relieved at once by u com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or u cold taken ut udelicate time, is easily relieved by
its use ; in short, it is one of tho most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any modicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions tor all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under all oircums.-nces, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to bo culled, it should lie 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 iu order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate means, and those sobuld be given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, alien
occasion requires, as they will then more readily uet,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
timo will then be lost. As tho Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 cull all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the firHt dose, or soon after, aud should it
fail to operate in duo timo, repeat the dose; if attended
with diurrlueu, give something known to be good for
flat cillniillinl, Ihmuill if causu.l liy irrilabililji the
“ Fluid will soon relieve that condition; if Bevero local
pain or iutluuimution, apply some stimulating liniment
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter lierbs!
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, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, nkin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“ tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits ami
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlie medi
ciuo iu taking effect, after which there will be uo trou
blo; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics aud stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient Ims 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
geutlo emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the Fluid” ami a cathartic if
necossary; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“Fluid” lit tlie same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have Been, and then you will lie astonished at tho ease
with which you can control all fobrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, &c\, as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tow of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
lat hurtles. Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such os castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilioiis, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlie articles depended on by tho different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
witli the “Fluid” or while tlie system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, him*
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice amt be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strength such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringent*.—Such us check the action of the
bowels. Liudainuu und other preparations of opium are
used ; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulants. —Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the esseuces are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry ill treating levers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “ dia
phoretic, “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“ sedative than known i„ the materia moC, “
shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on Hie results of u trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
PacUetship Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot he classed among ordinary certificates •
Wo. the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
Wetook passage on the packetshlp Duchess d’Orleans
C*Pt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre, France’
anil bound lor New York. She sailed the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mohtlv
emigrant*- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were nil
treated by tlie physician in charge, Dr. N. \V. goat with
anew remedy of his own, which he culls Negative’ Elec
tric fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it It) a few hours, and curing
In a very short time. •
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and uot a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saduring said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
,0 ■’>•* A crowded ship, i. long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Fabm, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G.Fabri, u <t ,i „
‘!• A. DsNokmaxdt, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. Denormaxdt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
Th. above statement is correct. C “ U “
W. g. Hitttow, Commander.
Wntv v „i . Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
„ .. N. W. Skat, M. D.
Address orders to
O. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! Newßeuiedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ob Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os lever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ot
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 HATE A COMMON OUIGIN IN
MAL.AH.IA. OR MIASMA.
I riMIKSE diseusesare common to many localities of tho
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, Last or West, they ull equally spring from tlie
same ruiasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in ago,
sex, constitution ami habits of the sufferers; hut as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield ton remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
liy the laws of Nature, every principle hue its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tlie same in character aud effect; is a poi
son floating iu 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, ottered to
the public,
The Nnt m ill Antidote to Malaria,
whirl] neutralizes the poison whenever it conns in con
tact with it, even in the open air, und when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it ol its
baneful influence, aud thus restores and preserves
health.
Tlie remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie 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 tlie direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unloss subsequent
ex[msure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve ull 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 the administration of other rnede
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 liiuy be banished from
every family and class iu the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may lie using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pui sne their respective avocations in perfect safety
fromugiieur bilious attacks during tho sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuablo part of tlie
year.
Since the introduction of the 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 date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague nr bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse tiian the diseuse
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tlie poor sufferer's first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessne**,
Tlie following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists m the United States lias been obtained, amt a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Khodes’ Fever
and Aguo Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either iu it, uor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES K. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the tukiug of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuablo as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the ono
under consideration, if tlie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one uni
the sumo cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect tliomsclvos by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
Httack. Take tho Cure as u preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions aud advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany eacli bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine liy a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tho stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or thero is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution- —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
and also tlio air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is cva*|>rated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tlie miasmata or poison contained iu tlie ajiartuicnt.
This mode of exhibiting the Curo should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tlie
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual xierits, 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, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
Now Orleans, Louisiana.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A, CO.,
UAVE received tlie appointment from tlio proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Clierry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement a*, tlio
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it us being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expcctorunt con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, aud many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of tlie
thousands of remedieifor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills. Plusters, Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way ot advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, lo use one that contains articles of
Heal Use in lhd memory Disease*. lam conscious that iu
so doing, I am acting most uuprofessinnally. and deroga
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
n Gallatin, Mas., May 1, 1855.
O. O. Moodman—Dear Sir; I have given your Chen v
Expectorant a fair trial and 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 hot
tfea 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
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offend to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers ln proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sunc
tioneii by, approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tho money ref unded. We guaran
tee it to be better than auy Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Uil, or auytbuig clue now extant.
WPrice—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON h CO., Columbus, Ga ,
February 6. °“ ly ‘ W>Ut ” foT thi ’ r(fantr
great triumphs
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGIiE CURE,
OB
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA;
Equally certain h a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS 1
See what tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or Au
tidute 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, und having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr.
for tlie 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 he all that
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who bus not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four mouths
have now elapsed, there is uo reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cure*.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1865.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
un order to Ames A Halliduy for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. 11 lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I bad one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
!44 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure’’ you sent us has all been sold and created a largo
demand lor 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 Fever
aud Ague cases. Hoping these cases may lie lew, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We 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 lias met
w ith the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if ho cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responoibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wisli you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for whicli please send me a
receipt. Ship .the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &e.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
121 Bottles Perform Ml Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure for tlie Fever
aud 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 Isthniu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal t . grew worse until
I commeuced tlie 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-tdicine 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 putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, tliut Win. N.
ltcwe, 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, lloemsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from n Clergyman.
Plymouth. Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir — I cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman hero has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Curo and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been iu 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 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. HAY’LES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that tho letters
of which I publish su h immense quantities are always
uew and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, aud prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sule than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of tlie 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 tlie United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever anil Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It 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.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivliu, Thomas &[Co, are Distributing Agents fur 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 Uphaupce, Ala.
DAN FORTH NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with tlie
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 tho system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL..
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers und Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco ami Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Yesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electrio Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
AUCTION & COMMISSION Hk, *
will continue the “son, Austin A M.h ‘i.
Ain't ill, Commission, Net... . ll ‘
and Forwarding Busin™*
name an<l yi* or ’
HARRISON
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and 61 f
and pledge themselves to a prompt audf u m? II
to all business committed to their care -ri 1
their personal attention to the sale of i* B''Ji!
Negroes Merchandize, and Pw. . Esl *Hel
Having Hinple facilities at command thwi® **’ k
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes n ? I ' l re ’
of every description. fa 8 ana MercliandizM
AfwCParticular attention given vo ,
Executors’ sales. CHARI V'Sa u? ra, "^iil
October 19, 1855. ly ALLEn’(f McGEH ki SO ' N ’ I
I>. B. THOMPSON 6s. t o
143 Broad Street, Columbus,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer lgla ’
/ (OOKJNG STOVES of all sizes and various
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMpi ‘
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and plan Sj—J ]
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House l*'uruisl,i' n .!l
Goods generally, and manufacturers of ” * SI
TIN AND SHEET IRON Warp
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE 1
fTMIIS House is located on Lookout
I Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- —v-.
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- j I
uery not surpassed by any in tlie Uni-ffl , j P?’ -■ A |j
ted States, and an atmosphere imn-IBLa-gnrlMwb ■
and salubrious. Those who seek ■
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural semen ,UW B
not have their wishes more fully met than on L( w in,
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WA’mi I
iu abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE V ■
any place can boast of. ’ ‘ ® 1 “H
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five mil V
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks in ■
always in readiness to convey visitors and their baera ■
to its summit, where their imaginations will be nilbß
met aud their wants well cared for. I
Tlie House will be opened on the Ist of June ami , \ I 9
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASHBURN, Proprietor
April 22,1856. L. M. AXBLKY, Superintended I!
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
riIAKE this method of notifying their friends and cu I
1 tomers that they have sold their Stock of (iroeeriY I
to Messrs.
REDD, FREER c to CO.
who will in future conduct their business at our old I
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every |. ..I
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and am I
of our friends and former patrons. We take great phi ■
sure iu soliciting a share of patronage for them, and i. I
commending them as in every way reliable. I
We shall still continue tlie
Warehouse and Commission Business I
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uiuli I
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION ||[.l
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satislV. I
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage. 1
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm I—
COOKING, OFFICE, „
pgk AND PABLOS STOVES, I
Rygggfc TCIIW WARE. JlggjL I
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &..I
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. i
R. M. ALDWOKTII. I
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dtim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. FI. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the la-1
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the tnii-i-1
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken-1
dull, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court House I
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited. I
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-p-v I
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, and 1 Mg I
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having ’’Mr I
work done in good style and with promptness. 1
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER I
FOR 1856.
rpHE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter ■
1 will commence with the January number. ]
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tbs I
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to I
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, is ■
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tb I
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant I
ing States, aud especially Alabamians, the past history ■ ■
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation. I
In the first place, we remark to our friends and readers H
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become tlie Publish-1
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our leader!,®
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is ■
sue promptly by the first day of each month. 1
F’lushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol ■
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant I
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take no
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tlie
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of the Society, that tlie Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (es
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tlio Organ of the Ala
bama State .Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
ho unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufac
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Amiri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy be their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profita
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will 1
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, f
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, Mi
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 66
Six copies “ 6 Ou
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All comuiunicaiions, either for tlie columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, must i
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Locklnnd Post Office,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Stall’
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direetto Dockland. Ala.
MELICK &■ CO’S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA. , ,
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a largo stock to select
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
Octolmr 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND BIGBY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way 0
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other mac- “
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by sruppH'S
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their 8’’ oU ’
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Knit
Road to the Depot of the Opelika und Montgomery Komi,
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between those
points, of
75 cent* per Ton (3000) lb
which will savo them 25 cents per ton. as the Muscogc
Rail Road Co.'s contractors charge one dollar per t° n • .
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible lor a*
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference
Bell A Cos., Josiali Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montgomery
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to K. Patten and John
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31 -
BACON.
()f; HIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just received
-wJ and for sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. _ OuNBY A CO.
SCOTCH HERRING*.
A FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and for
sale at 42 Broad street, liy . -
February 6, CELLA A THOMAS
HAVANA CIGARS.
IQ (UR | SELECT Brands HAVANA CR'At’
1,0,1 /” ‘I ‘ just received on consignment o.^, 1 c ’
ll ' V May 18. 141 Broad Street
GAS FITTING. .. „ . .
G 1 AS FITTING in all ita branches promptly attenu
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWOBTII.
Randolph Bt. nearly opposite the Tost u