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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by 31. W. Seal, M. U.
Reasons why it should bo used instead of any oilier treat
mont in ull F'ebrile affections:
Hl.—Utniiomy of Time. —Ah only one-seventh
of the ordinary time in requir-sl Ui effect a euro.
Krouumy of Money. —Ah it r .slh but uno
dollar.
■lrl.—Kroaom) of Feci I uy.~ As it saves the
suilering of a lona sickness and the consequent treat
mout; tlio annoyance of taking nauseating done* of
modicino, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
lona confinement; but little of tho fluid being necessary,
and thal pleasant in its effects.
4th.—Gronomy of TliouKbt* —As when
known, it will remove ull dread and anxiety at proHont
exist]uk. respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is Hick.
9t11.-Bcouomy of Health. —Ah the system
in not reduced, uod consequently racked; nor is the lever
subject to bo followed by chronic disease.
Ash.—Economy of Life.—Ah tho euro is effected
before and without reducing tho patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all dangerof a fatal
termination.
Other reasoiiH might be added, hut those are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all cluhhoh and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons ar • more particularly applicahlo In
tho immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply with ennui force to cases which have been subject
ed to or tiave become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and permit
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, w hen used toon idler
the attack, jierHon- ran scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tli y
were not attacked with fever, mid if so, “it was trilling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed oil’ with
out anything—that medicine had noetfect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is sueh, timt thoughts
not unlike the above follow tin* cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that he can fully
realise the truth; and even then lie limy conclude them
ull very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they havo
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success!ill in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the inlluenre of the “Fluid” passes
ell, us tile exciting cause muy still exist. Ills to guard
against disappointment in such oiises that I have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have railed a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in (leiieral-
Un this subject I wish to tie fully understood, liy the
term “fevers.” I comprehend all febrile iitleelions to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and Other urilplim fevers, >.i,l h* ,L.. a y „ri*.. Jay, ..
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar , (institutions
und ImldtH, they of course differ considerably ill their
development mid exhibit it variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less iimintiirui fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone In the opinion i
advance, i quote from tile celebrated I'rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, Loudon, whose work on the “ I’rinei
pies and Practice of Physic” is a textbook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard uuthorily.
On page 8,'14, he says:—“We hear continually, troth in
and out ol the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By l lm public. Typhus Fever, drain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ar. Ami systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, <lastro-i'lnieric, and
so forth. Now', admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon tho
mind of all this sub-division, is had 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 rim be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
und I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be. well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by tho most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But ns cases may have be
come developed before tho “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper i onise to he pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though thu“ Rules”
ami “Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Nepal ire Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he live from all auneots of mi,
(though there should always tie free ventilation in tho
siek room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oil'; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to sub ide, patients must
he left perfectly quiet; Itiv from nil excitement; should
not ho questioned as to tluur wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of ull extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation ho allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
A tli. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it us
plentifully, and us long as the patient desires and no
longer; they muy consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
6th. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness w hile in the lying posture, so its to occasion a
restlessness after the fever tins passed otV, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the fare and
breast muy be bathed in eold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OK DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from ,'i to S drops.
” over 1 ami under 2 years, “ 6to 15 ••
“ “ ‘l “ 6 “ 12 to 110 “
“ 5 “ 10 “ “ “0 to 60 “
“8 “ to half to a teaspoon fill.
All persons over fifteen considered us adults, lor whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much its young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is iio particular cure necessary in giving it to
children—those often years of age frequently having
taken full doses: Imt for a little guide, I have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proporlion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
tie found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object In being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of tho medicine may he obtained, mid
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Union, or Hem It I cut Fever,
(live a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil ; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases us
lever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“Itules.” But should there be prominent local sytnp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should he
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the I • .Is are particularly constipated
or confined, give Ii ..Imrtic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they m st tie opened or tho fever litny rise
a gai fl
ip here tho feicr is very high, pulse running 111) or
upwards, and the patient is net particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsl'ul
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
111 two hours—ls It —the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing U“ medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aht
the medicine much in taking rfleet.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full und soft, then only a tea
spoonful, t > l,e discontinued as the fever subsides, As
the bowels at- generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate In this disease,
i*° •>•*><■ should bt i„ H ( ( 0 them open, give Nome active
cathartic with the - Fluid” and repeat a, may be neces.
“ary till it operates, enemas (injections) uiuv also la
used to advantage; ah . mustard to tho extremities, or
trictluu(rubbing) with tQ, hands or flannel; also, eold
applications to the tiead. ‘htiulne may lie added to the
” r luid” if thought advisable -me Syiiopsi-.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship mi.l Putrid
or Spotted tu-ver.
As these fevers are all of one eharacter. differing
mainly in degree, being all of a lo* grade, tin- pulse
ZSStXSir* 14 depression, there is
uo practical use- ui separating them—ai l-.-ist so lir as
mu r r m r" ,i ? Cl, * l "” u “i'. 1,1 these b-v |,-v.-rs wh- u
cotnparsl Wel vli't 1 ‘ 11 -'pat le 11 cc > will I- ‘
littlt*, hk tuov fremioiitlv run \v.j 11.,,i, r
wlnTn^!. ,r< * tm ’' n ,*' Wh!l ” “'is ‘"lt* few !•?£ 1
convalescence! 11 ' 5 1 ° nK ”" t •” “‘■NM’ PH.,.„e„t !
tm^iately U foUow‘anyotlnr wi l t*houf C l ! ‘t"7' V,,i^ 11 “ lay
teaspoonful of “ n2?
becomes fuller or larger In volnme. the,, to b!- contln ed
•nee In six or eight hours till the feverentirely SXlde, I
11l bad cases, from three to fivi> grain* each nr i/uininr.
uuii r ipiiic.uitl (Cayenne popper) or sumo tonic and stiinu
laut (red auxiliaries) Hliould In - added to each dose. The
bowels should he kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should he given occasionally, even
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient
should ho sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such as are in 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 be used during convalescence, iu all cases
which have hi i ■me reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, L,ung
or Winter Fever.
(iive a tcaspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boheset; or
half the quantity may he given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, nay once in six or eight hours.
The lioneset tea should ho given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient Is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
: the kind, to be applied over the seat ol paiu; keep the
.bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, lliihtoln and Scarla
sln it; or Siuidl Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
J and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these discuses are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
I never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
’ other, or neither, ns they all cotnmencn with freer, hut
| treat it at once; govern the lever and there will be no
i trouble; there will be hut Little eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
I will bo regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
| boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
| I direct, null he cut nhnrt ; attended with hut little erup
tion ; little or no pitting;, and that there is in) neec.e aty of
its running its ordiuury course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, Imt all that i hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 574:
•• Vou may abate the force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the. piuttutm by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
he done. I nave not only proven it ‘may be, but lias
been done in numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. ,See the account appended.
(live a tcaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of the case, with a dose ol salts 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;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the liver under control. W hen the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may ho used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, oil the ship Duchessd’Orleaus, the tongue
and lauc.us were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in tcaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
Ine I liroal was reduced so its to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
bedyaryle iu all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative tiled.ric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of littlo consequence. Asingledo.se or two of a
tcaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated ns long as the lever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must ho tried to be appreciated.—
I’ainliil menstruation will lie relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of ttie most convenient and
effectual remedies formally of the ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of tlio nervous as well as the circulatory.
Jt will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pencil to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
ho appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then he lost. As the ‘,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tlie tirst dose, or soon after, anil should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
nn iiiiu rmen, give suiiirriifug Known to ho good tor
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition ; if severe local
pain oi- inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or. pei lmps, 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 lectin hot water; if tlio fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeatile temperature:
“ tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlio medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will lie no trou
ble : if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine w ill remain on the stomach
to dually good ; tor this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose: when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
us you would under any other cireumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed,you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may teel 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 he fully understood l>y
all, t will name a lew of the different ariicles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz;—
I 'Hi bar ties.— Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, sncli as castor oil, suits, senna, any of the roots
ol- harks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be goodforsuch purposes.
Ilcpat ics.—Anything known to act on tlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any oft he articles depended on by the different schools’
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
wiih tlie “Fluid” or while tlie system is under its in
lluciuv. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass-the third, podopbylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each limy take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various harks, roots aud bitter herbs, ‘ Bour
ses or tliorouglnvort Is oue of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Siicli as check the action of tlio
hovels. I.audanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stl umlauta.- Articles that raise or excite the
s.i'ieio. Pap drum (Cayenne popper) is one of the best;
gin ci. spit its. hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or lc s sliinu.atmg. The.-e are the only classes uccessa
ry 111 tioatlng fevers, though many others arc generally
use !. out thi’ Negative Electric Fluid is a better “di,i
pheiv:. -.", •• anodyne.’ -diuretic,” relaxant “ and
•• sedative than known in the materia nidi tea.
1 siiail not tax the leader with a long list of proofs
impending mainly on the results of n trial, and will’
only rotor to one instance of success, (hat on the
PncketMlii|i Due limn IVOrlenns.
which cannot he classed among ordinary ccrtillcutos ■
‘Vo, the undersigned, certify to the’ following viz—
” e took passage on the packetslilp Duchess d'Orlouns
Capt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre, France’
and hound tor New York, she sailed on the Uth of Am
gil't. 1851. w Ith over a hundred souls on hoard, uiostli
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
1 rented by the physician in charge,l)r. N. AV.'Seat with
anew remedy of hisown, which he calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Maid. with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting It in a few hours, ami curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there were almiit eighty cases of small pox. some lever’
Ac., ami not a single death. All were cured with nun
mini promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used hv Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. |Sassesses inestimable virtues. \\Y never before
heard nr read of febrile affections being controlled with
so lmteli ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ii long passage
smallpox anil fever on hoard, and not a ifratli’ The ■
fact speaks for itself,
burned.
E. I*. Fa mu. M Pearl street, New York
E. (5. FAr.ni, - •> i.
.1. A. I>i:Xorm vndy, Heaver county, IVnn.
T. A. OeNohm Alter, East Liverpool. Ohio.
.... , . , Cabin Passengers. ;
l lie above statement Is correct.
” 8. llfTfoN. Commander.
Wt. Marston. First Mato.
New Aork. Aug.. 1802,
_ N. AV. Seat, M. D.
ItSF Address orders to
O AV. WESTBROOK, N Y City
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
01 Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Kemitteut Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom* ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, .Ship
anil Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHIOU HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IS
Oj-
f I iIIESK diseasesuro common to many localities of the
1 United State*; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is tlio same, they will ail equally yield to a remedy
Unit is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tin; laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other Words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, iritagn ant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or qyen newly
cleared lands, Is the same in eharacter 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 the preparation before us, offered to
till’ public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the [loison whenever it conics in Con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
‘The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to uuy but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected; the patient contin
uing free from tile complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon tlio poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is dll red, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
Gtiicial Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other liieile
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and elans in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Ami pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since tlie introduction of the CUKirin every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
Win n these declarations were made, at tlie date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tho most candid minds, because all .lie resources of
science hail been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat 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, Salieine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such comedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir poisonous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
(in this account ague sufferers should ho particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwitlistauding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he 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
WortUy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States Ims been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New York, June 11, 1555.
“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 cither in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i- a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve llie human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tho 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 ns the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken iu advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
(lie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlie timely use
of tli is preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and liahits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or nntibilious purgative. Tlie
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tlio stomach
auti free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must he taken
or the operation of the antidote will he seriously ob
structed.
Only Cant ion. —ln certain specified eases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
Bleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over tlio
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a dcgiee commensurate with its expo
sure,the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise ho
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tho
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Cure” blown in tho
glass, and on the outside wrapper is tho name of tho
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tlio
signature of the proprietor. These preenutions 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,
l’repared ami sold bv the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, It. 1.
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1860, ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
•>> Prof. O. . Woodman.
New Orleans. Louisiana.
.1. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
UAA'E received the appointment from tlie proprietor
_ for the nolo agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such nn excitement at Ilia
North among the Physicians, and lilts been pronounced
by all wlio have used it as being far superior to auv
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant eon
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow .lesamine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry linrk.uud many other
valuable ingredients tlmt render It for better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 0, 18fi5.
Hear Sir—-The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sur-apirillus. pills. Plasters. Liniments. Are., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are alllieted, to use one that contains articles of
Wen/ /it in J’ulmonari/ Dismiss. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most uiiprofessiontillv.and dcrogn
tonl.v to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more than any of the ttsuul piescriu
tiotis tised by Physicians. *
J. M. MAITLAND, M. 1).
„ „ Gallatin, Miss., May 1. 1865.
*. o. Woodman— Dear Bir: 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects: hotter than any other article I ever met with [
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen hot
tip* by tho tower. Respectfully,
W. M. M. 1).
This preparation has attained ti wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. for
coughs colds and intact, any pulmonary eoniplaiuts
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing )iower to nil Irritations of the throat
will probably he preferred to any other ottered to tin
public. As ;m appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
? U ” bo found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone
Remember that this i., the only Oough Medicine that
has stood the test ot the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned ‘ y. approved of. and recommended hv the leading
1 liysiemns ot New A ork city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We gnarau
teeit to he better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
(mi. or anything else now t xtant.
#D“Prtce —One Dollar a Dottle.
.1. 8. PKMBEHTON & CO.. Columbus. On..
, . Only agents for this countv.
February r.
GREAT TKIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
lUIODKS’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALAKIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what tho President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or Au
tiilotc to Malaria:
St. Louis, >lo., Nov. lu, 1866.
HAVING notioedthe certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
ul New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever und 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. -Rhodes
for tlie medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can icier. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to lie all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD 8. WHEATON,
Prosd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June flu, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre efrom Fever und
Ague a mouth at a time for tlie last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reasontodoulit the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
JO Bottles Perform ID Cures.
Constantine, Midi., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir; —1 have just sent
au order to Ames & Halllday for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles oil hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of u case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 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 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN V. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 34- 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. Yerriugton.
its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases tuny he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
Wo remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
It) 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
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at lirst,
‘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 bottle has come back, and as X tun almost out
us the article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and 1 will be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on tho
medicine 3 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the curette uie as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1865.
Du. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, T 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 tli . different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal ; . grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Fince that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m ‘dicine 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 au
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not i.i the habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of tlie afflicted,that Wm. N.
licwe, Merchant, Sliarpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every ease it lias 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, lioomboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from u Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes,—Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in tlie family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure, ho far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticeilo, 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. H. It., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, ami 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 1
can in its sale. W. A.IIAYLES.
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, l)r. J. It. Chilton, ot New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not. just us they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago wore reluctant even 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 he noticed that the letters
of which I publish ■ u -li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everatteuded any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie C row lit nfjG lory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its tree use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a mail woman or child ill the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also 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 id intemperance or dissipation.
JAME 9. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. 1.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga., out;/ apentx.
Kivlin, Thomas &JCo, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. 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 Uphaupoo, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEI,
M ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
VV. SKAT, M. !>., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL,
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE CiUOCKRS,
Importers am! Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, ujjentn and cleuleis in
\ irginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CICVAIIS,
Have remow-d to No. 40 Ycscy Street, i, ar of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS ,fc CO.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary medicine of th o ajits
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of live gross on the loth instant
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
AUCTION & COMMISSION Bl siv, F
r Fl™ ’"‘dorsi-ire-.l having purchased the ini” . ESS |
_L Austin, m the firm ot Harris.,,., Aw Tx un ’ .
will continue tho a, MoUelJ I
A net in, Commission, Negro 8,-
nml Forwarding Busing “'" KI I
under the name and stylo of ’
At the old stand, Nos. 59 and |
and pledge themselves to a prompt and faitlKul ‘ I
to all business committed to their tare Vi Uutt,, in .u
tlieir personal attention to the sale of 1t,., T'V. Vlil - I
Negroes Merchandize, ami Pri ,, 1 ’
Having ample facilities at command, tlicv , 1
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes .....i 3 m 1 r "‘ *t
of every description. ° ln t Jl cl,’„„ ■
attention given to Adah*,,*, ,
Executors’sales. CHARLES 8 Hr?. , *
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN 0. McGßiip p >UN ■
I). 11. THOMPSON & Cos
143 Broad Street, Columbus
Wholesale and Retail Dealer 0^4 ’
( WOKING STOVES of all sizes and varim, £
V_> patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMpi
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Biittania and pi. ‘
islit-d Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishi,
Goods generally, and manufacturers „i 1 ’ v
TIN AND SHEET IRON Wun
January 26. ly ark,
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN lio C!SI ,.
MILS House is located on Lookout
JL Mountain, at nil elevation oftliir- A ‘‘xEl •’v.
t.v two hundred feet, presenting a see- mvgfdkr
not surpassed by any in the Uni-fISiL
ted States, and an atmosphere [ f Af-iPtM f
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, hvafl). ‘
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural seem’ .’
not have tlieir wishes more fully met than i,,, ’ 1
MOUNTAIN. Here pure eold FREEST, INF Wit
in almmlunn', is found, and CIfALYIiKATK ■ 1
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only fi v ,
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and 11-. V
always in readiness to convey visitors anil tlieir'i!,
to its summit, where their imaginations will 1,, “,'",
met and their wants well cared for. 11 1
The House will bo opened on the Ist ot Jin,. , .
ed Ist of October. “iiiJn ,
GEO. \V. ASHBURY, Pronrict ,
JVpnl 22,1866, ... M. ANSLEY, Superintendent
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
r pAKE this method of notifying their friend’,,,,],
A tomers that they have sold their Stock , ir . *
to Messrs. ‘ “ ’ 1,1
ZPJECIEJiEIZEt OO
who will in future conduct their business at i.m
stand, and will always l,e prepared to furnish even J’
cription of Goods iu tlie
GROCERY LINE,
on Hie most favorable terms lo their customers and ~,
of our friends and former patrons. We take •■ I'cit ‘
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for tlieiii.'imd'■'!
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Ware House ami Commission Business.
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give „ ur ln
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMIn.-IOY i7
SINK.BB. and will spare uo pains or labor t,, {givesati-i
tion to all who may favor ns with tlieir patronage
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. im
COOKING, OFFICE, “
AND PARLOR STOVES.gL--
sri£Bijg TIN WARE.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, ,7
A large assortment always on band, and for sale ,i
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in gt iitrul
promptly attended lo and warranted.
Store on Randoljih street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTB.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1555.
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the Li
llies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the Im-i
----ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. .1. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court limn
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, coii-A
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching. andlks)
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1850, v
AMERICAN COTTON PLAKTEB
FOR 185 G.
nPIIK Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter.
X will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs!■
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent,
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tb
Agriculture, Mechanic Art . Manufactures of the Plain
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and multi
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become tlie I'lii-i.’
er anil Proprietor; and we hereby assure our redden,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall i
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory iu the magnificent Exhibition -
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triuniplnnu
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stun
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take n.
step backward” its progress is onward and upward toll -
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of the Society, that the Planters an t
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of A hit sn
will rally en masse to tlie support of Alabama’s only o v
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ah
bania State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency i:u.
bo unfettered in tiie great work of developing tlie in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tlieSonih.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Manuk
turns and the Mechanic Arts,” tlie object of the Jiie-ri
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve tlie Soil and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many A
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali he able to visit our patrons “i
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in tlie country, whatever may be tlnii
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper:
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie wm'M
so innocent, and at tlie same time so practically pl ot 1
Lie in all tlie walks of life as that obtained in a good s !1
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter wn!
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will L
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pi
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
tiled.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by agentlemau of practical experience, M
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
Ono copy, in advance $ 1 be
Six copies “ 5 OU
Twelve copies *• 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 0”
-sill commuuicaiioiis, cither for tlie columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, inn :
be addressed to lir. N. 15. Cloud, Lockland Post ml:
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Mate
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland. Ala.
NILICX co’s.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Siile Broad Strict,
COLUMBUS, OA.
M EN'S’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock t” net”
. from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 23. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND MIGHT
RIVER,
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way
.Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina:indother ol.c
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by siwppu l !-
to cure of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their g'“
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee lout
Road to the Depot of tlie Opelika and Montgomery l>
at mi expense, lor transportation by Dray between Da ‘
points, of
T 5 cents per Toil (3000) IDs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as tlie Min-eoi
Rail Road t'o.'s contractors charge one dollar per ton
Tlie Union Dray Company is amply responsible D r .o
loss or damage, as may tie ascertained by reference
Bell A Cos.. .Install Morris, and R. T. Thom. Montgeiiiei.’
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to J!. Fatten and Jobu
Ruse; aud lit Selma, Ala., to T. 11. Smith.
July til o
BACON.
,ln IIIIDS. choleo Bacon —hog round, just iv"i’ 1
’ and for sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. OUNBY it CO
SCOTCH HERRINGS*
\FINE lot of Snitch Herrings just received all'l
. sale at 42 Broad street, bv
February 6. ‘ CELLA A THOMAS
HAVANA CIGARS.
I*) fW| *KLKCT Brands HAVANA CD ‘i.
I R / iust received on consignment, and t a
bv J. T. SCOTT.
May Is. 141 BpSti"t
GAS FITTING.
j <AS FITTING in all its branches promptly atteiei’
\ I to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m It. M. ALDWORTH.
Randolph St, nearly opposite the Post < “