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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, !
Prepared ty N< W. Seat, M. D.
Reasons why it should be uaeil instead of uny other treat
ment in all Febrile affections:
l*t.-Ecouomy of Time. —As only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
/£d.—Fcouomy of Money. —As it c sts but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Keeling.— As it saves the
sutlornig of a long sickness and tho consequent treat
ment; tile annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
tong confinement; but littlo of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
lt)>,— Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting l'obriloaffections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
Sth. — Economy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor Is the fover
subject to he followed by chronic disease.
tills.— Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, ail danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might ho lidded, hut those are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
Tho alMjvo reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on tho first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cusos which huve been subject
ed to or have becomo reduced, corresponding of courso
•o the nature of the cuse at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tlds remedy gives so prompt, effectual uud perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
boon really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and If so, “it was trilling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—lt would have passed off with
out anything—that inedicluo had nocffect.” The general
impression on tho subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike tho above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally us men think at all ; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many eases tlmt he can fully
realize the truth; and oven then he may conclude them
ull very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
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 ns to require particular
attention, or though success ifll in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of tho “ Fluid” posses
off', as tho exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in suen cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called n “ synopsis.”
llcmarks ou Fevers in General*
On this subject I wish to be fully understood, lly tho
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend nil febrile affections to
which the humuu frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety-of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished liy the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am net wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance, I quote from the celebrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, London, whoso work on tho “Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
Ou page 834, he says:—“Wo hear continually, both iu
aud out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. lly 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, (histro-Entcric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I aui persuaded that tho effect upon tho
mind of all this sub-division, is bad and hurtful. It
encourages u disposition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to its mime. Thero is no
line of genuine distinction between continued levers,
that can be relied on. They mil insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
Tho above is a groat fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, uud you
will be well instead of any distiuctcharactcr being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by tho most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at tho bed
side of tho sick, in hundreds, nyo, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a groat 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 all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, but as coses may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ ilulcs”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Mules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, aud may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he freo from all currents of air,
(though there thould always bo free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about wlillo under its in
fluence.
3d. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the caso under any
circumstances.
4th. When tho fever begins to subside, patiouts must
lie left perfectly quiet; freo from nil excitement; should
not bo questiouod as to their wauts or feelings, uor
attempt to converse, rend or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all i™
ueous influences, iriduce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may fool more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents aud purposes.
sth. F’luids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long os the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any siinplo decoctions, or teas, either
cold or worm, as partlos may prefer or patients desire.
fitli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fover lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should liuvo a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulaut; or the faro anil
breast may be bathed iu cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 aud uuder 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ -2 to 30 “
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50
“ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoouful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor fomalos, us a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of ugo frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, I have given tho
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in pro|x>rtiou.
By observlug the above directions, the uicdirino will
be found agreeable In all of its effects, the expectations
of tile most sanguine realized, uud many perfectly
astonished. My object iu beiug thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
llllioii* or Remittent Fever.
Uive a toasponful of “Fluid” (see rule Ist) ouee in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes tlie whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu the
“ Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or kuown local existing causes, they should bo
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
Bec Synopsis.
If in any case the b uels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with tho
first portion; they mutt be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patieut is not particularly susceptible
to tho influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may be giveu at first witli advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it —the pulse—lias not been softened,
thus showing tho medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water ai an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, lu these difficult cases, will afford relief ami aid
the medicine much in tnkiug effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two toaspoonsful nnd repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full aud soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsidoi. As
the bowels are generally confined, aud it is frequently
very difficult to get medlcluo to operate in this disease,
uo time should be lost to get them open, give some active’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” aud repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubblngl with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to tho
“ Fluid” If thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship nnd Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
At these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, lasing all of a low grade, 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 fevers, when
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 ilnvs
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which mav
immediately follow any other without detriment— with
a teaspoonful of •• Fluid 1 ’ every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
mce in six or eight hours Ull the fever entirely subsides
In bad 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 be kept gently open, aud small portions
of some licjMXtic should bo given occasionally, even
though tlie bowels should be very loose. The patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such as are in common use iu such cases.-
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should boused during convalescence, in ail cuses
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lang
or Winter Fever.
Uive a teaspoouful of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-gbmsiul of a strong decoction of boucset; or
half tho quantity may be giveu every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should bo given warm till the violeut
symptoms aro allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over tho seat of pain; keep tho
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with lever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
tieat it at once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tiio assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, wilt be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion ; little or no pitting, aud that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. Un this I will stake
not only my reputation, bnt all that I hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, page 874:
“ You limy abate tlie force of tlie eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, tho number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission tliat it may
lie doue. 1 navo not only proven it may be, but has
been done ill numerous cases that occurred ou board
ship. .See the account ap;>ended.
(Jive a teaspoonful or more, according to tlie urgency
of tlie case, with a dose of suits or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once iu two hours if necessary, until tlie fever sub
sides—‘.hough one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
hut it should he giveu and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
aud fuucus were so much swollen that tho patient could
not swallow or speak, aud he was cured by dropping the
FTuid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
whan ii was given iu teaspoouful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment iu about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
ÜBed to wet tlie threat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
l'uerperal 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 be of littlo consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoouful, almost invariably giving eutiro 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 iu other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In comiectiou with this subject, I cannot retrain 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 tho happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing aud
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of Us pains
and difficulties; it must be 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 so of any medicino known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth aud
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for ull cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to 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 he ramoved in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur iuany case, they should
bo appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “ Fluid,” ami in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides uo unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
wit Ii diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“ Fluid” will soon roliove that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, pci imps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet iu hot water; if tiio fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surfaeo with water at an ngrooabio temperature;
“tlie saliwe -wivtu,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief aud aid tlie medi
cine in taking effect, alter which there will be uo trou
ble ; if the patieut lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tho patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea aud vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain ou the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tho stomach ; warm water, if
giveu plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tho
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” ami a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tho
“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 case
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 w hat is used. 1 have found uo sucli necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cathartics.— Articles that purge or operate ou tlie
bowels, such as castor oil. salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.: anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Ilcpatics.— Anything known to act on tho liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlie articles depended on by tho different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tlie “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Aud one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyUin—the fourth, maudrake
root, and so on; each may tako his choice aud be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, Bitch
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or tiioroughwort is one of tlie best used iu fevers.
Astringents.—Snob as check the actiou of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulants. —Articles that raise or excite tho
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less Stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
fitted, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a bet'er “dia
phoretic.*’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than knowu in the materia medica.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on tho
Packet slitp Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinarv certificates’
We, tho undersigned, certify to the following viz—
” e took passage ou the paeketsliip Duchess d’Orleans
Onpt Hutton, then lying in tlie port of Havre, France’
nnd bound for New York. She sailed ou the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the smafl
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated by tlie physician in charge. Dr. N. W. Seat witli
anew remedy of his own, which Tie calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time. s
During tho voyage, which lasted thirtv-nino dnvs.
there were about eighty cases of smnll pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passugc, we aro fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness nnd certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ‘a long passage
small pox and fever on board, and not a death • Tho
■act speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Final, 84 Pearl street. New York
K. G. Kauri. “ *< u ■>
rn Beaver county, Penn,
r. A. DsNorvandt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
The above statement is correct. < ~ a '* “ scnK " r ”
TV. S. Hutton. Commander.
\. Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New v ork, Aug., 1852.
ra. . N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Foisou!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; btmib Ague, und
other Intermittent aud Keinitteut Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
toms ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MALARIA Oil MIA.SMA.
rpiIESE diseases are common to many localities of the
J. United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. The great variety ofsymptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and hubits 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 tliat cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Murslies, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character aud effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease toall who
breathe it. lu accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tho public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
whicli neutralizes the poison whenever it comes iu con
tact with it, even iu tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies tlie system affected by it of its
baneful influence, aud thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely uew, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly cheek tlie ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by coutiuning 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 in the system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent tlie accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mede
cines. Tlie patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, nnd continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may bo using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Aud pursue their 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 tlie introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
YVUen these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they aecnied incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources cf
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse lor ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, sucli as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects ire superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On 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 he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlcssness,
Tlie following certificate from one of tho most celebrated
chemists in tlie United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New Y'ork, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition tliat 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 the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
Tlie 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 tlie one
under consideration, if tlie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases beiug produced by oue un i
tlie samo 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 their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Tako tiio Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions aud advice as to diet aud habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often lie 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 tlie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —Iu certain specified cases, pour
the coutents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for tho vapor rising from tlie medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid i9 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 the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “RHonss’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tiio
glass, and ou the outside wrapper is the name of tho
medicino, (the 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 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, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON fc CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that has created sucli an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. YVoodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
tlie pure decoction of YVild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable Ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Nzw Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—Tlie public generally are fully awaro of she
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparillas, Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., tliat are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing tills note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Beal Use lu Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofessionally.and deroga
torily to tho interests of Medical Science aud the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to YVoodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of tho usunl prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. 51, Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1865.
(). 0. YVoodman —Dear Sir; I 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 tlie bearer. Respectfully.
YV. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, und in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties us a dissolvent
and its soothing powe.- to ail irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tlie
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found excellent. Its natural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers In proper tone.
Remember tliat this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of, and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. YVe guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
flSS'd’rice —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
„ , Only agents for this county.
February 6.
great triumphs
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CI’KE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALABiA:
Equally certain us a Preventive or Cine.
NO POISON. PROOFS *
See what the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever ami Ague Cure, or Au
tidute to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tho celebrated chemist Dr. J. 11. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, tliat it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for tlie medicine. Since then I have disposed flf a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom I cau refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to be all tliat
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail the Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1560.
Having been informed of tho illness of a poor, but
wortliy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever uud
Ague a month at a time for tlie lust twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health aud strength, and as four mouths
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the euro.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
10 Dottles Perform 10 Cures.
Constantine. Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —I have just sent
an order to Ames & llaliiday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cukes,”
und I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has su’d, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and tedd them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 bad one caso
of Chill Fever where it ruu four days, but the mau came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
21 Dottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tho 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 l>e equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these case3 may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Dottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about fivo bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle lias come back, and as 1 am almost out
of tlie article I wish you w'ould forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I wall be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure*to me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, I>. M.
21 Bottles Perform til 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 us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmn if Panama, several
months since, and in 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 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 be fouud an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
Wo are not in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of tlie afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing It
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fcllmv, Boonsboro,
Mil. 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 any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
tlie Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got ahottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Bhodes —Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about tlireo 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 in its sale. YV. A. lIAYLES.
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. It. 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 tiie Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li 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.
Tlze Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two (luring tlie warm and sickly sea.
sons, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would ever have a singlo attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tins atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is n perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shuttered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAME’j. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos. Columbus,
Ga., only agents.
Ivivlin, Thomas A'Co, are Distributing Agents for tho
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 est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUail,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
Y\ ill supply Physicians witli tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. \V. SEAT, M. Dl, New York,
Being an Original Discovery. Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKIHS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents nnd dcalets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco nnd Havana
CIGARS,
nave removed to No. 40 Vesoy Street, tear of tlie Astor
House, NEYV YORK.
New York. January 1. 1860.
KIVLIN, THOMAS &- 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 iu receipt of five gross on tho 10th instnnt.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
D. B. THOMPSON <fc CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
Wholesale and Retail Dealer „
/'BOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various gjL >.
patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittonia and Plan
lotted Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON YVARE.
January 20. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.’
tpillS House is located on Lookout
I Mountain, at an elevation of tliir- “Y
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
li’cry not surpassed by any in the Uiii-nßg ii. ”*■. n . *
ted States, and an atmosphere pure AfefcLL~RSij9Ec
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, tieaitn 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 n-i
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five miles
from Chattunooga, and Ilorsce. Buggies and Hacks are
always iu readiness to convey visitors and their baggage
to its summit, where their imaginations will be fully
met and their wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, and clos
ed 1 st of October.
GEO. YV. ASIIBURN, Proprietor.
April 22,1556. L. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent.
THIRD AND LAST CAUL,
FOH THE SEASON.
fTMIE undersigned is closing out his entire STAPLE
X aud FANCY EHY r GOODS at greatly reduced prices
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. The stock
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such as
Bleached and brown Domestics ; Calicoes and other Fut
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marlbo
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tattle
Damask: Drown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy and Black
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackonet and
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs; Col
lavs and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Fringes:
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just re
ceived. Call and look through the stock and feel assur
ed tlie prices I am now asking will induce you to buy
(1. YV. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Broad Street
July2-f __
STEWART, GRAY &- CO.,
ri'AliE this method of notifying their friends and cus
turners tliat they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
REDD, 7PK.EEH tfe CO.,
who will iu 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 anj
of our friends and former patrons. YVe take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and re
commending them as in every way reliable.
YVe shall still continue the
Warehouse anil Commission Business,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our undi
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION DU
SINESS. and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
COOKING, OFFICE,
&A-!- AND PAHLOR STOVES. Mp
TIN WAKE.
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. ALDYYORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tlie 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 tiio same place, con-[T_,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, and life’
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and witli promptness.
March 13,1856. y ’
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
fIMIE Fourth Y’olunie of the American Cotton Planter,
_L will commence with the January number.
lu thus formally announcing the Prospectus fur the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sauguine in tlie befief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tlie Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history ol
tlie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tlie first place, we remark to our friends and readers
tliat the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, tliat iu future the Cotton Planter shall i
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stale
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take lit
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tin
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by tho members of tlie Society, tliat the Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics aud Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama's only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
batna State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in tlie great work of developing tlie iw
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of tlie Soutli
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufac
tures and the Mechanic .Arts,” the object of “the Anieri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve the Soli and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ol
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Soutli.
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction aid
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy be then
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: be
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at tlie same time So practically profita
ble in all the walks of life as tliat obtained in a good ngri ,
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter villi
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will U
uuiformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, witli new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
uied.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, J
heretofore, by agentlemun of practical experience. M- 1
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms t
One copy, iu advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All communications, either for tlie columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering tlie paper, nine!
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Oft’
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with tlie volutin—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Staff
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, -41a.
ME LICK & CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos.,
15J5 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a largo stack to eeb
from, suited to every class and condition. *
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND BIGBY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma aud otlu- r vie .
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed tliat by snip] ;l i
to care of
JOHN \V. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their g
will be forwarded from tlie Depot of the Muscogee I ■ -I
Ruud to tlie Depot of tlie Opelika and Montgomery lb- 1
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between t!
points, of
75 cent* per Ton (2000) 11>.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as tlie Mu-o-i 1
Rail Hoad Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton ’ J
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible for*
luss or damage, as may bo ascertained by referent’- ?']
Hell A Cos., Josiali Morris, nnd R. T. Thom, Montgom
Ala. Refer, In Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and John 1 4
Ruse; nnd at Selma, Ala., to T. D. Smith.
july 31 If
BACON.
Arx HIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just receb'l
and for sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. OUNDY A CO
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
4 FINE lot nf Scotch Herrings just received ands 1
J\_ sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. CELLA A THOMAf ‘3
HAVANA CIGARS.
19 nOn SELECT Brands HAVANA CIGAB’E
l&m’ ‘UU Just received on consignment, and fort” vl
by J. T. SCOTT. fl
May 18, 141 Brond Stir 1 i
GAS FITTING. , ,
('1 AS KITTING in all its branches promptly attend!')
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. io.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDYYORTH. 1
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Off |