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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared ly N. VV. Beat, M. D.
Reasons why it should bo used instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affections :
1 t.‘--Economy ul’ Timt>—Ah only tme-ssvtnlh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
‘dd<—Bi oiiiim)’ of Money.—Ah it c 4* but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Keeling— Ah it saves the
eulluriug of a loin; sickncHH and the consequent treat
ment; tile annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
anil that pleasant in its effects.
4th. — Economy of Thought. As when
Known, It will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
u dear friend is sick.
sth. — Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth.— Economy of Life. —As the curs is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might he added, hut these arc deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes aud persons in ull condi
tions id’ life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature of the case lit the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual nml perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize tiiat they had
lieon really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wers not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could liavo been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed oft with
out anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow tile euro of u common case
as naturally u.s men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would havo readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they Jmvo
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.ul in reducing the fever,
it will ngaiu rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment 111 suen cases tiiat i have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a“• synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in General*
On tliis subject 1 jvisli to be fully understood. Ily the
term “ fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To siiow that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from tho celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, London, whose work on the “ Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page 834, he says:—“We hear continually, both in
mid out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to tho full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Oastro-liiiteiic, and
so forth. Now, admitting tiiat fever allows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that tho effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a diseaso according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress oil your minds tho folly of limiting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;’’ if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, aud you
will be well instead of any distincteharacter being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by the mo. - scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at tho bod
sido of tlie sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Boar this in mind,
and treat at once wituout regard to name, aud rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as enses umy have be
come developed before tho “Fluid” is given, either by
uoglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible llie proper course to be pursued in
all of tho most prominent fevers, though the “ ltules”
und “ Syuopsis” will ho amply sufficient for nil those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hides important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given iu three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
l though there should always bo free ventilation in tlie
sick room,) nor attempt to go about wlillo under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to ho resinned when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fevor begins to subside, patients must
bo left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, rend or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural fee’ independent of all extra
neous influences, induct, them to riso or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may fed more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long us the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple dococtio*- ;, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tith. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so us to occasion a
restlessness alter the lover has passed off, 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 somo other stimulant; or tho fare aud
breast maybe bathed in cold water; cither 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 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a toaspoonfui.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common doso. Old porsons do not
requite as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular caro necessary iu giving it to
children—those of ten yours of age frequently having
taken full doses; Imt for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above table, with the remark that, as u general rule,
children require more than adults iu proportion.
By observing tho above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable iu all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being tluis particular is, tiiat
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, ami
not ou account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Hive a teaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil'; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple eases of
fever, with such observances as nre set forth iu the
“Rule*.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
geo Synopsis.
If in any case the b revels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
Again.
Where tho fever Is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, ami the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tcnspoonafttl
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been Softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at au agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult eases, will afford relief ami nid
tho medicine tuueli in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two tonspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full Slid soft, then only a ten
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsidei. As
the bowels arc generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should Vie lost to get them open, give some active’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat us may lie neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to tho head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. Fee Synopsis
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship anil Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly In degree, being all of a low grade, the pu)4
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there Is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
mv treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, wheu
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few davs
will l>e necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should lie commenced—which mav
immediately follow any other without detriment with
a teaspoonftil of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes ftillsr or larger in volume, theu to be continue*!
nice in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides
In had cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tunic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose, ihe
bowels should he kept gently open, aud small portions
of some hepatic, should bo given occasionally, even
though tho bowels should lio very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing arid muoilageuous
drinks —such as are in common use in such cases.—
Wfrere tlie skill is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, In ail rases
which havo become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneamonls, Lung
or W inter Fever.
Give a toaspoonfui of tho “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glasslul of a strong decoction of honeset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
Tho honeset tea should bo given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something oi
the kind, to lie applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Kubeola und Scarla
tlnu; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet. Fever.
As all of these dis uses are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs Imo little from that of common fevers. Kemeuiber
never wait to learn the ‘•name.,’’ whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern tho fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be bid little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be. cut short; attended with hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, anil that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this l will stake
not only my reputation, bntu!l that t hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; tiiat id’
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 374:
“ You may abate the force of the eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission flint it may
be done. 1 nuve not only proven it maybe, but hus
been done in numerous cases tiiat occurred ou board
ship, tree tlie account appended.
Given teaspooaful or more, according to the urgency
of the cu.se, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tho
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it should bo given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. W hen the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and tlie
surface batlied, us thought advisable.
In one case, on the slop Duchess d’Orleuus, the tongue
and fuucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swnllow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
ail alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to he of. little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspuonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection witli this subject, I 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 iu
muuy of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be 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 the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most soofauy medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility of tho nervous as well as tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sootli and
quiet the system so that one cun 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, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue aud
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
Wheu such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, ns they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then he lost. As tho ‘.Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 cull all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (seo auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie dose; if attended
“ith diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid'’ will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or somo cooling application, and bathe
tho foot in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or name the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will bo no trou
ble ; if tlie patient lias been reduced or isjnuch prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias becomo re
duced : if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good: for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tho stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; wh.n the
stomach has settled, give tho “ Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary; in short, .rent all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“ 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 be astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxtltarie*.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using tlie Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of tho different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat linrt lcs.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such us castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibiliuus, Ac.; anything
know a to be good for such purposes.
Hepatic*. —Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any* of tlie articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tho “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may c1...05e calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take Ids choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots aud bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used iu fevers.
Astringent*.—Such as check the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used : also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Ac., the essences are all more
or less Stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry ill treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better •■dia
phoretic/’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia mediea.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packet*Ltp Dnchess D’Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
Wo, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
We took passage on the paeketsbtp Dnchess d’Orleans,
Capt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre, Franco
and bound for New York. She sailed on the oth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mnstlv
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Beat, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a sow hours, amt curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine davs,
then* were about eighty eases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat ou tho oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. Wo never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much case, promptness aud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage
email pox aud fever on board, and tint a death! Th
fact speaks for Itself.
Sigued.
E. P. F Altar, 84 Pearl street. New Y'ork.
E. G.Fabri, “ “ “
.1, A. PeNormaxdy, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DeNoumandt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
. . . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement Is correct.
W . S. Hdttoji, Commander.
.. .... Wu. Marston. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
. N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
O. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Ot Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, aud
other Intermittent ami Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid fcyuip
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
.Sweats, und all other forms of disease
WHICH lIAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
malaria or miasma.
ft Mi ESE diseases arc common to many localities of the
J United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, Fiast or West, they all equally spring from the
same niiasmal cause. The great variety oi symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; -but as tlie
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is the same in character and effect; 1 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
tlie public,
TUc Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purilies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, aud un
known to any but tho proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
it will instantly eherlc the ague iu 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 bo effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tlie poison in tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or uguc diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility ami Niglit Sweats,
which so often follow’ tlie administration of other mede
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever aud Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and ail laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue tlieir respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since Ihe introduction of the CURE in every part oi’
tho 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 ihe resources of
science had been taxed in 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, Salicinc, Ac.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On 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 tlie Remedy is not only valuable
oil account of its power to cure diseases, but (hat it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular aud Eniire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from one of tlie most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tlie constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of diseaso is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine he taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one auj
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tho Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious clunatanow accompany each Dottle.
it will often bo found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tho stomach
and free tho biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there 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 the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and plaeo them in
sleeping rooms ; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tho Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tho
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name nf the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance tor its success is entirely upon its
ACTUAL merits, wherever introduced and used. Tlieso
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I.
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1866. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO„
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such mi excitement at tlie
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of W ild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far bettor than any
other Cough Medicine in tills country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1856.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to tlieir 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 alllictcd, to use one that contnius articles of
Heal I'se in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting most unprofessiuually,and derogu
torily to the interests o’ - Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciuc. 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 Physician.*. ‘ 1
J. M. Maitland, 51. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1. 1855.
O. 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
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 bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation lias attaiued a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, auy pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its pecullnr properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably lie preferred to any other offered to the’
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digeative (lowers iu proper tone
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
! *:’ /'>'• approved of. and recommended by the leading
I hysicutns ot New ork city. Every bottle Ts warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to l>e letter than any Cherrv Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
*J*Prl ce—Oue Dollar a Dottle.
J. S. PEMDERTOX & CO., Coluuibut*. Ga.,
„ . , Only agents for this county.
February fi. *
great triumphs
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ EEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as u Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1850.
MAYING noticed tlie certificate of chemical analysis
I I given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of Now York city, in saver of Rhodes’Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to scud to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 cau refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had Hie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a mouth at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perforin 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tii, 1855.
Jambs A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —I have just sent
an order to Ames A Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever und Ague Cure. It has sold like “ llot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
lms sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and told 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, hut the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
fid Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
51 it. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir — The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases uiay be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
±9 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell, Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
51r. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in Iliis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responuibility ou niyself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me oue gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tho
medicine I have received, for which please send mo a
receipt. Ship the cnreto me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
tlie State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
BICIIARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Rutiles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the 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, LATHBOP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Sir. Janies A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy*, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of tli • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal :.grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur midicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will he found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not ia the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the affiicted, that 5Vm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sliarpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us tiiat he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and wo take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellmu, Hoonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Uliio, Sept. 25, 1855.
51r. J. A. Rticneo, —Dear Sir —1 cheerfully testify to
tne value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had ‘a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from n Physician.
Monticei.lo, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of sledicine r here lor about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ W. G.SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R, Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can inits 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. 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 nil, and it will be noticed thnt the letters
of which 1 publish su li immense quantities arc always
new mid late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, anil prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever at tended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its 11AR5ILE8S CHARACTER, which
allows its tree use as a preventive. Thus protected liy
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tho atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick und permanent effects
ns 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.
JASIE?. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence. K. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A'Co, arc 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 low eet prices.
JAMES 51. CLOUGH,
, Agent at Uphaupoe, Ala.
danforth aTnaqelT
\\ ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which ihe 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 GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &o.
Also, agents aud dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIG-A.RS,
Have removed to No. 40 Yemy Street, rear of the As tor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS re. CO.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will bo in receipt of five gross ou the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
Fehruaiy 5.
AUCTION & COMMISSION BUSINESS.
rpilE undersigned having purchased the interest of Win
I Austin, in the firm of Harrison, Austin & McQehee,
will continue the
AuctiUf Commission, Nfgro Brokerage
and. Forwarding Business,
under the namo and style of
HARItISOtV db MeGEHEE,
At tlie old stand, Nos. 59 and Ol Broad street,
and pledge themselves to u prompt and faithful attention
to all business committed to tlieir cave. They will give
tlieir personal attention to tho sale of Real Estute,
Negroes Merchandize, and Produce.
Having ample facilities at command, they are prepared
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes and Merchandize
of every description.
If-*'Particular attention given to Administrators’mj
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. HARRISON,
October 19, 1855. ly ALLEN C. McGEHEE
D. B. THOMPSON <fc CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer „
/ROOKING STOVES of all sizes and various ■§|jy|
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,Kg
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and
ishod Waves, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.
‘l*lllß House is located on Lookout .
\ Mountain, at an elevation of thir- AjmShiL -'Y
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- ■raliijite* W
ncry not surpassed by any in tlie Utii-flMiMnßJgt
ted States, and au atmosphere nurelßi*' l " l
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, health and
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnery. can
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATER,
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as good ag
any place can boast ot.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five miles
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Harks are
always in readiness to convey visitors and tlieir baggage
to its summit, where tlieir imaginations will be fully
met and tlieir wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, and clos
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASHBURN, Proprietor.
April 22, 1856. L. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent.
STEWART, GRAY fc CO.,
ri lAKE this method of notifying their friends and cu*-
X tomers that they lia ve sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
ILEDE), I’llßKlt db CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, and will always he prepared to furnish every des
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and an;
of our friends and former patrons. We take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and re
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Business,
at tlu- same stand.
Thankful fur past favors, we shall now give our undi
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION BU
SINESS. and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to till who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
COOKING, OFFICE,
tk AND PARLOR STOVES.riggK
Jfe TIN WiYIAE.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dßm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS 51. E. SEYSIOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the Dusi
ness of Dress-making, at tho residence of slrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lions*
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Sirs. S. J. KENDALL, at tlie same place, Co *(uL
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, and UK?;’
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having vC/
work done in good style and with promptness.
Slarch 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE*
FOR 1856.
rrniE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plant™
X will commence with the January number. ,
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tll
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs t ■
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, itl
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tfcS
Agriculture, >lechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plan*
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past liistorj ■
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and reads
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publitl
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our read*:
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall;
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in tho magnificent Exhibition
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stat
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take i
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tl.
highest niche of improvement.
it is hoped earnestly by the Editor aud proprietor, ai
by the members of the Society, that the Planters si
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and slanufactures of Alabwii
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ft
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the 41
bama State -Agricultural Society, that its efficiency nit
be unfettered in the great work of developing tlie in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the Soul.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, 51anui
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tho object of tlie Jnin
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil and the Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering man;
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Soul
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons t
tlie first of each month, to tlieir entire satisfaction m
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver insy he tin
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; !■ J
cause there is no reading matter published to the wot
so innocent, and at the same time so practically proti: .
hie in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good of
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Plauter
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white |> j
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched nndtrit ‘
tiled.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, J
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Term* :
Oue copy, in advance $ 1 W
Six copies 5 DO
Twelve copies “ 10 0i l
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 0 ! J
All communications, either for the columns of the Pi*
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, W
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Cost 0*
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volutlii
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Si* j
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
_ Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala
MELICK <fc CO’S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of J. S. Smith li Cos.,
125 West Side Broad Street,
COLUSIBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing-r-a large stock to stl
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMEBY, HELMA AND BIGB
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by v# ’
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and oth© l •
west ol Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by snipl
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, theii
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee
Koud to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery R
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between I. I
points, of
75 cents per Tun (2000) 111*.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the 51 us
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per tot • \
The Union Dray Company Is amply responsiblef*” |
loss or damage, as may bo ascertained by refereie
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom, slor,tgo® |
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga„ to R. Patten and Jot* |
Ruse; and at Selma, Aia., to T. B. Smith.
July M i|
BACON.
£)e-\ HUBS, choice Bacon—hog round, just recei
-w* ’ and for sale at the lowest figures, bv
March 15. GUNBY &C 1 |
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
\FINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received an ]
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. * CELLA * THOMY
HAVANA CIGARS.
I•) ill |( t SELECT Brands HAVANA Clb* i
l emt just received on consignment, aud for’
*y„ J. T. BCOTT, ■
May 18. 141 Broad Stre* ms
GAS FITTING
G 1 AS FITTING in all its branches promptly atten ‘m f
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. 4c.
June 19. 3m R, 51. ALDWORTH I
Randolph St, nearly opposite the Post 0®