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Df.HJGfA.TIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Pi-f|>Hre<l by N. YV. Seat) M. D.
KeasonH why it should bo used instead ol any other treat
ment in all Febrile uffectlons :
tst.—Uconoiny of Time. —As only one-seventh
ul the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
:id.>*Keneiny of Money.— Ah it r sts but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Feeling.— As it suva the
suffering ol’ a long sickness ami the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
modieiue, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the lluid being necessary,
nud that pleasant in its effects.
fill. — Economy of Thought. -As when
known, it will remove nil dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dearfriend is sick.
3th. — Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
6th. — Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the lirst 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 at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tliis remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used sixrn ufter
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it, was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed oft’ with
out anything—that medicine had nocffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
uot unlike the übove follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize Hie truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet pertous, though they have
been flius successful in periiaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cuscs occur where there is some
organic or local causo so great as to require yau-tioular
attention, or though successful-in reducing the fever,
it will agitill rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as tiie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what I have culled a “synopsis.’’
fit-marks on. Fevers in General*
Un tills subject 1 wish to be fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the linman frame is subject, Including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they uriso by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and liuuits, 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 the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less u natural fre
quency in tho pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To snow that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from tho celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, Loudon, whose work on the “Princi
ples and Practice of physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently slandardauthority.
On page 834, he says •“ Wo hear continually, both in
and out of tlie profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tlie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to tlie full as particular:
Mucous Fevor, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gustro-Entoric, null
so forth. Now, admitting Unit fever shows itself under
various forms, 1 am persuaded tiiut the effect upon tlie
mind of all this sub-division, is hod and hurtful, it
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its nume. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, uvon thu most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tite same cause.”
The above is a great tact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would imprest on your minds tlie folly of limiting
up or troubling yom self about a “j lame;’’ if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
wiU lie well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by tlie most scientific.
Tills assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or Visions of mind, but on experience at tlie bed
side of tho 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 be freed from ull thread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as eases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, cither by
neglect, or Under some othor treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to lie pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though tlie “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Kales important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Klectric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. l’atients must bo free from all currents of air,
(thougli thero should always bo free ventilation in tlie
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must !>o continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be tlie ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
bo left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak: nor
should any conversation be allowed in their Hearing, in
which they may feel more or loss interested, tail bo left
quiel to all intents and purpoo3.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, as parties may prefer or patients desire.
Bth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying post tiro, so as to occasion a
restlessness after tho fever 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 some other stimulant; orthefacoand
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF HOSES.
For childroti of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30
“ “6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ “ 8 “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All poisons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is u common dose. Old persons do uot
require as much us young, or tluise in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tlie
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing tho above directions, tlie medicine will
be found agreeable iu all of its effects, the expectations
of tho most •■auguine realized, ami many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tho full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of auy actual necessity ol such strict ob
servances.
Miltons or Remittent Fever.
Give a teaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oft'; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu tlie
“Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the b ovals are particularly constipated
or confined, give a . it hart to (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must lie opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where tlie fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine geuerally—a double dose, or two teuspoousful
may be given at lirst with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours —if it—tlie pulse—has not been softened
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Batliiug tlie suvfuee with water at an agreeable
temperature, the sultan wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult rim*, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful ami repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued ns the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to got medicine to o|H>rate in tills disease,
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and ropeut as may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections'! may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel: also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may lie added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grad, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned. In these low friers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still I
comparatively little, as they froquontlv run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
, The treatment should be commenced—wlileh iuav
immediately follow- any c'ler without detriment—wttii
a teaspoonful of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
Mice iu six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In laid cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum. (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should bo kept gently open, and small ]*ortioiis
of some hepatic should lie given occasionally, even
thougli tlie bowels should be very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and miicilagenous
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 la- used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or “Winter Fever.
Give a teuspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bones* t; or
half tlie quantity may he given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The horn-set tea should be given warm till tlie violent
symptoms arc allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard piaster, or something of
tlie kind, to lie applied over the seat of pain; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, ltubeola and Scarla
tina* or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measlca,
and Scarlet Fever.
Ah all of these diseases are attended with fever, wliieli
in fact is tlie most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that ol common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or tho
olJiur, or neither, as they all commence with freer, hut
treat it at once; govern tho fever and there will be no
trouble; there will bv bid Little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew id‘-a, anil doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tlie assertion, tiial small pox, if treated as
J direct, will be cut short; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not only my reputation, hntu l Unit I hold most dear;
bcsld-s, on this subject, I have gfcod authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“You may abate tlie force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, &c.” Here is tlie admission that it may
lie done. L nave not only proven it may tut, but has
been done in numerous eases that occurred on board
ship. Fee tlie account appended.
•live aXeaspoonhil or more, according to tlie urgency
oi the case, with a dose of sails rn- cwtV.r ,31; repeat tlie
Fluid uiipe.in tw*..ra it necessary, until the fever sub
sides—toough one or two doses is generally sufficient;
but it. Should bo given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tiio throat is affected,
any ol’ liio ordinary gargles may lie used, and tlie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship lluchesHd’Orleuns, the tongue
and fuueus were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in teuspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tlie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tlie throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Oiilfllbeil Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Klectric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need 1m entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time, it should bo re
ported as long as the fver continues,’ as in other cases.
The bowels of course should lie attended to.
in connection witli this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tlie happy effect of tlie Fluid iu
many of their trials, in child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will Mo relieved ut ouce by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in abort, it is one of tho most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of tho ills of females, if uot
tlie most so ofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and i inability of tlie nervous as well ius the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth aud
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in ho many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment us much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called tever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may be or ought to he called, it should bo giv en
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indicatiouH occur iuuny case, they should
be 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 bo lost. As the ‘,Fluid” aloue will sub
due tlie fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
if tlie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give some tiling known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlie
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inllnmmutioii, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface witli water at an agreeable temperature:
“tlii‘ saline wash,” vinegar ami wt*a, ... spirits ami
water, either win -awa great relief mid aid tlie medi
.me iff taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated: also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must bo
allayed before any medicine will remain on tlie stomach
to do any good; lor this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach lias settled, give tho “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tho
“Fluid” lit the same time as directed, anil success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will bo astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, ami to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cat liart lea.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibiliuus, Ac.; anything
know n to be good for such purposes.
licpnticN.—Anything known to act on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Ami one may choose calomel —another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllln—tlm fourth, mandrake
root, ami so on; each may take liis choice and bo suc
cessful.
Tonics,—Articles thatgive tone or strength, such
a* quinine, various bajks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
sec or tliorougliwort is one of the host used in fevers.
Astrliigi'iita.—Such as check the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have tile effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that faise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne popper) is one of tite best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or loss stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are genernilv
used, hut tlie Negative Electric Fluid is a better” dia
phoretic,’’ •• anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
” sedative” than known in tlie materia medico.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, ami will
only refer to one instance of success, that outlie
Paekstshl|i Duchess D’Ot-Icans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz
\\ e took passage on tlie packctship Duchess d’Orleans,
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France,
and bound for New York. Flic sailed on the oth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred s, nls on board, mostly
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. X. W. Seat, witli
anew remedy ofhis own, which lie calls .Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to Uavo entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During tlie voyage, which lasted thirty-uino days,
there were about eighty eases of small pox, some fever.
Ac., and not a single death. All were enrol with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by l>r. Scat on the oc
casion. possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections beiug controlled witli
so much case, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to tho nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox ami fever on board, ami not a death’ The”
fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
E. I*. Fauri, 84 Pearl street. New A'ork.
E. G. Fabm, “ “ “
J. A. RzNokmandt, Ucavor county, Penn.
T. A,DbNormasdt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
m> , , . . , Cabin Passengers,
i he above statement is correct.
M . 8. Hutton, Commander.
v vo. Wm - m ***tox. First Mate.
New A ork, Aug., 1862.
aa.,,, . . N. W. Seat, M. D.
W Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. Oity.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cui’e;
Or Antidote to Malaiua;
for the prevention and cure
Os Fever and Ague, or Cliill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other lutcruiiltont anil Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
2MCAY. LAHIA 014 MIFVSMFV.
riMIES 10 diseases are common to many localities of the
1 United Slates; but Wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tho
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 the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Ily the 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, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating iu the atmosphere, causing disease to all w ho
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tho unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, off ered to
the public,
Tire Natural Autiilote to Malaria,
which tmulrnUz’ s the poison Whenever it comes in eon
tail with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful inllueuce, and tints restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to lie entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
11 will instantly check the ague *■ who have
suffered for any or time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison iu the system, it. will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility ami Niglit Sw eats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever aud Ague may be banished from
every family aud class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may bo using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them tlie most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since the introduction of tho CURE in every part of
tho United States, its success has 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
tlie most candid minds, because all (lie 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, Salicine, Ac.
The 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 tho 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
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortliy of Public Cimfidcnce,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Ifarmlessness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in tlie United States has been obtained, aud a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New A’ork, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
anil Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the 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 disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlie diseases being produced by one and
tlie same cause, and therefore all, botli residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking iu their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the 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 climato now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to preende this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or nntimlious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
’ Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
ami free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tlie operation of the antidote will bo seriqnsly ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or nioro bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates.) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
mul also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tho Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed lo
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tlie
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will bo considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus bv
KIVUN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
Now Orleans, Louisiana.
.1. S. PEMBERTON &. CO.,
| 1 AYK received the appointment from tlie proprietor
■ lor lhe sole agency of
YVootiiuan’s Clicrry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North ambbg tho Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jesamine,
the pure decoctiou of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render'it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in (ids country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 0, 1856.
Dear Sir—Tlie public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through tho newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in w.-iting this note
for publication, is to induce tlie public, or nt least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
K’ jl Use in Kulmmuiry Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting most unprofeasioiially, ami deroga
torily to tlio interests ot Medical Fciencw aud tlie regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woulimm's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1866.
O. O. Woodman— Dear Sir ; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a lair trial and am well pleased with Its ef
fects: better than any other article 1 ever met witli. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by tin l bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, aud in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peeuliar properties ail a diswdvi ut
and its soothing power to all irritations of tho throat,
w ill probably lie preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its uatural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this Is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Everv bottle ig warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral'. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.*
AiPTrice—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PKMBERTOX A CO., Columbus, Oa„
„ . Only a/rents for this county, i
February 6 ‘ ‘
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
(JR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS l
See what the President of tlie Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. It), 1856.
HAVING noticed tiie certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city*, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud 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. k llhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have invar
riably been cured by it, and to whom I can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Prc-d’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
flail tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 2'J, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever.and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. .She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and us four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doulit the perma
nent y of tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
TO Dottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Midi., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames .V Hallidny for another half gross of
your Feverand Ague Cure. It liaXsold like “ HotCakcs,”
and i have only two bottles on band. One reason it
lias sold, is Because w hen l have beard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and ttild 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 tlie sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
ad- Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Tlie box of “Ague
Cure” you scut us has all been sold and created,a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only lie equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases utay be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
.Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you tvoukl forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure*tome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
tlie State, as at present. Yours, Ac..
RICHARD MARTIN, P. 5!.
ill Bottles Perform Ml Cures.
Pine Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Dr. 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 u* immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been tome. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Istlmni if Panama, several
months since, and -iu spite of th ■ different remedies
aud treatment I adopted, my heal i. grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chili, and am
new in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur medicine the success that it merits,
1 remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
Iu another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
, to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in briuging it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without auy per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not hail a chili since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticei.lo, lnd.. Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ * W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. 11.. Ga., Jau. 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. 1 shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. HAYLES.
1 f any body desires farther evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced us rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tho United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence, ft 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 be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that tho letters
of which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Croivnlug Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sous, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would ever have a single attack of F’ever aud Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or auy form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cu re is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving now 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.
JAMEfI. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I,
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ou.. only agents.
Kivliu, Thomas ilCo, are Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, us Kivlin, Thomas & Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Upliaupoe, Ala.
DA&FORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
If. W. SEAT, M. Dj, New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tho 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, &c.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia ‘Manufactured Tobncco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesev Street, rear of tlie Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York. January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS <fc 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 be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
AUCTION &. COMMISSION BUSINESS.)
rpHE undersigned having purchased the interest of Wm-
X Austin, iu the firm of Harrison, Austin A McOehee,
will continue the
Anctin, Commission, Negro Brokerage
and Forwarding Business,
under tlie name and style of
HARRISON * McGEHEE,
At the old stand. Nos. 59 and 61 Broad Street,
and pledge themselves to a prompt and faithful attention
to all business committed to their care. They will B lve
their personal attention to tho sale of Real Estate,
Negrocr, Merchandize, and Produce.
Having ample facilities at command, they are prepared
to make Liberal Advances on Negroes and Merchandize
of every description.
■thw* Particular attention given to Administrators ana
Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. HARRISON,
October 19,1855. ly ALLEN C. McGEIIEE
D. B. THOMPSON & CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
CfOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various
/ patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,fif :
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plan-HBiE*jw
ished AVares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods geuerally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.
House is located on Lookout ,
JL Mountain, at an elevation of thir
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
nery not surpassed by any in the Uni- _
ted States, and an atmosphere pureSaEßsUsffiPiS-’
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, health and
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery, 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 aa
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five inilea
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies nnd Hacks are
always in readiness to convey visitors and their baggage
to its summit, where their imaginations will be fully
met and their wants well cared for.
The llquse 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 &, CO.,
riUKE this method of notifying their friends and cus-
X tomers tluft they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
REDD, FREER fe CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every des
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to their customers and any
of our friends and former patrons. Wo 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 the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our unde
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION BU
SINESS, and w ill spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
a,, COOKING, OFFICE, -
BfeAU AND PARLOR STOVES,
TINT WARE.
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. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-H: v
tinucs tlie business of cleaning, bleaching,
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having wvs?
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
riMIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
I will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history ot
tlie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and readers
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition oil
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take no
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the*
highest niche of improvement.
it is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, andl
by the members of the Society, that the Planters and;
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama! 1 , only (ex- M
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the
Agricultural Society, that
I"’ IIII Ii tl l-1 ■) 1 ill the great w ork of dc>>S .
measurable resources of the Keystone Stiff |H{ JK
•• Devoted to Improved Plantation Kcoiff i
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tho object of 4
can Cotton Planter is to
Improve tlie Soil aud tlie Miud.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shall be able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, wliataver may be theii
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be
cause thero is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profits
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of the monlh. It will be
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, e
heretofore, by a gentleman oi practical experience, Mr.
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All couiuninicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, must
he addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Office,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tlievolume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the State,,
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
HKUCK &, CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, OA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to selecl
from, suited to every class and condition.
Oentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly i
MONTGOMERY, SELMA ANI> BIGBY
RIVEK.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way oi
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina anil other iloc<
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by shipping
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their goodi
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Rail
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery Road,
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between these
points, of
75 cents per Ton (3000) Ibis.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the Mascogee
Rail Rond Co.’s contractors cliurge one dollar per ton I
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible for all .
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference to
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montgomery,
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and John 0
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. R. Smith.
July 31 If
BACON.
i,)l\ lIIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just received
f£jJ and for sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. GUNBY & C(b
SCOTCH HERRINGS. ,
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and for
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 0. CELLA & THOMAS.
HAVANA CIGARS.
I Ann SELECT Brands HAVANA CIGARS
l -w, ’ /” “ just received on consignment, and for sale
by J. T. SCOTT.
■May 18, 141 Broad Street.
GAS FITTING.
G< AS FITTING in all its branches promptly attended j
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, &c. 4c.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWORTH,
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Offlc*