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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, |
Prepared by N. W. Seat, M. D.
Reasons why It should b used Instead of any other treat
ment lu nil Febrile affections:
1 atw-Kconomy of Time.—As only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
td.—Kconmny of Money. —As it costs but one
dollar.
iird.—Economy of Feeltng.—As it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequont treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; lint little of the fluid being necessary,
ami that pleasant in its effects.
4tli.—Economy of Thought.—As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
s dear friend is sick.
Oth.—Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently rucked; nor is the fever
subject to he followed by chronic disease.
Oth.—Economy of Life.—As thecure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all ilanger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might ho 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 ffrst attack, but will
apply with equal fores to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the case at the time it is flrst adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude the y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave ularm —it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have |>assed off with
out anything—that medicine hud noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the [above follow tho cure of a common case
us naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all 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 Home
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though successlul ill reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment In suen cases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers in tleneral’
On this subject I wish to he fully understood. Hy the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frurno is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut us they arise hy a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
uud habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that o! undue excitement in tho circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whoso work on tho “Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardaulhority.
On page HIM, he says:—“Wo hear continuully, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full os particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Enteric, and
eo forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this siili-division, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, alroady too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, oven the most dissimilar of thorn, and are often
traceable to the same cause.'’
The above is a great fact, oue worthy of remembrance
and I would imprest on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;’’ if you have
lever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distlnctcharacter being devel
oped, t eo as to he properly named hy the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, liut on experience at the bed
side of the sick, iu hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons und climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing'and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before tho “ Fluid” is given, cither by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to ho pursued iu
all of tho most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will he amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attondauce upon the sick.
Hules important to be observed in all cases in using the
. Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may he sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always ho free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about whllo under its in
fluence.
3d. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oft ; to he resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When tho fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot lie questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or tako any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation bo allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel moro or less interested, hut bo left
quiet to all intouts and purposes.
6th. Fluids should ho allowed, while .giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires und 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.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the 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 bouio other stimulant; or tho face and
breast may he bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over flfteeu considered as adults, for whom
a teaspooufiil is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those iu the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is uo particular care necessary iu giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above table, with tho remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
he found agrceulile iu all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realised, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tho full lieueflt of the medicine may he obtained, and
uot on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Give a teaspouful of “Fluid” (see rulo 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 in the
” Rules.” But should there ho prominent local symp
touis, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and wliilo giving the “ Fluid.”
Bee Synopsis.
If in auy case the h nvels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
flrst portion ; they must bo opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse miming 110 or
upwsrds, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated on hy
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
may be given at flrst with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing tin* medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in them difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two tenspoonsliil and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoouful. to be discontinued as thefeier subside*. As
the bowels are generally conlIlied, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
no time should be lost to get them open, giTe some actin’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat 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 tho head. Quinine may he added to the
“ Fluid” If thought advisable. Bee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As those fevers are ail of one character, differing
mainly iu degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
uo 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
tho common treatment, while with this but a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pnlse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
mce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subside#
I In had cases, from three to flve grains each of quinine l
i and capsicum (Cayenue |ipper) or some tonic and stiuni
j laut (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. Tho j
bowels should be kept gently open, and small portions I
of some fte/Mlic should he given occasionally, even
though the bowels should ho very loose. The patient,
should he sustained by nourishing and mucilageuous
drinks—such us are in common use iu such cases.—
Where the skill is very dry, sponging the suriiice as di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should be usod during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneamonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teaspooui'ul of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
with u wine-glassful of a strong decoction of honeset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boucset tea should he given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over tliu seat of pain; keep the
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 fever, which
iu fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will be uo
trouble; there will bo but little eruption even iu small
pox. Tills, to most minits, is anew idea, and doubtless
will he regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, il treated as
I direct, will be cut short ; attended with hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
uot only my reputation, bnt ail that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on tills subject, I have good authority; that of
Fros. Watson, previously quoted. Ho says, page 874:
“ You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules hy
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
he douo. 1 nuve not only proven it may be, blit has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
Give a teuspoouful or more, according to the urgency
of the case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the tlirout is affected,
auy of the ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
und l'aucus were so much swollen that tliu patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tonguo, drop hy drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given iu teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment iu about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tho throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Cliilflbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous aud alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tho
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire aud per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded hy
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
Is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will he relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved hy
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
efl'ectuui remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as tho circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Hynopsla.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tho condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may he or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
. pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
he appropriate means, and these soliuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then moro readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no 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 costivo, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due timo, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhcea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“ Fluid” will soon relievo that condition; if severe local
pain or iiifiammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain iu the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and batho
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, spongo or bathe the
whole surfaco with water ut an airreeoi.lo
“ tho saline wiwak,” Yiuegar anil water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tho medi
cine iu taking effect, alter which there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give touics and Btiinulauts, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purposo I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach ; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“ Fluid” at the same timo as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will ho astonished at tho ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant hy
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood hy
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz :
Cat hart ice.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or harks, aud many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatlea.— Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation ami secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on hy the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while the system is tinder its iu
tliience. And ouo may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tunica.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as ijtiinine, various barks, routs amt hitter herbs. Bone
set or thoronghwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.— Such as check the action of the
bowels. Uudanum 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 popper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are ail more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but th Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
dopending mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packctslilp Duchess D’Orleans.
which cauuot bo classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz
We took passage on the packetship Duchess d’Orleaus,
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France,
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated hy the physician in charge. Dr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
conviuced that the medicine used hy 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 aud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever ou board, and not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P, Fabri, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ “
J. A. DiNormaxdt, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A.DkNormaxdt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
m . . . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
„ . . Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1862.
. .. N. W. Srat, M. D.
Address orders to
, 0 W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
i New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison! i
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
On Antidote to Malaria;
FOll THE PREVENTION AND CURE
01 Ftiver aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent aud Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied hy Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MALAHIA OH. MIASMA.
miIESK 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 of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution uud habits of the sufferers; hut as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle 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 Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition ol’ animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, Is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is iu tho preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tile Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the jioison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected hy it of its
baneful inlluence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to ho entirely new, aud un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
it will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will ho effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
iu its operation upon the poison in 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 and Niglit Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mede
cines. Tho patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may he using ibis arti
cle us a
Preventive,
And pursue tlieir respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, aud when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects .ire superailded
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 Us
Singular and Entire llarmlessnesa,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists m the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle :
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Khodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, hut
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to tho constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tho human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do uu equally good work hy
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 he taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced hy one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in 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 aud habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to tins meili
oiiiouyu iinia 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 the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must he taken
or the operation of the antidote will lio seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. —lu certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and placo them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, w ill counteract
aud destroy, to a degtee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise he
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tlio outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (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 hy the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus hy
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains tho active medical qualities of tho Yellow Jcsamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of t lie
thousands of remediesfor Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sursaparillus, Pills, Plasters, Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, 1s to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heal ITse in Ihitmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofossiunally.niid deroga
torily to the interests of Mcdicul Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used hy Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. 0. Woodman—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 w ith. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias utteuded its use. For
coughs, colds, uud iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably he preferred to any other oj'ered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping Uie 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, aud recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is 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.
B®'Price —One Dollar a liottlo.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga„
Only agents for this county,
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS!
See what the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of Now York city, In favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, anu having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then i have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured hy it, and to whom 1 can refer, i inn,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to he all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Uud tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tho illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from l ever aud
Ague a mouth at a time for tho lust twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 7 0 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. Itliassold like “ Hot Oakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because w hen l have heard of a case of Aguo
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut tho man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes— Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet, which we liavo ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, .1.1). Yerrington.
Its sale will only he equalled hy the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success iu 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 hy
you to do so; but I took tlie responoibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle lias come back, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on the
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 I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Da. J. A. Rhodes- —Dear Sir—Your Cure for tlie Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
hy your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th - different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal i jgrew 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 m idicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
lu another column of to-day’s paper will he found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague Cure.”
We are not iu the habit of puffing medicines, hut desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that ho sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.—Odd Felloiv, Jloonsboro .
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, gept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes,—Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
tho value of your Antidote to Malaria. Oue young lady
lu tl>o inmllj ofa clergyman hero has been taking an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
tlie Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
MONTICELLO, lud., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—T have been in the practice
of Medicine here lor about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
’ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices hy 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. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly os possible in’o every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my lurgest custo
mers arc those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that tho letter's
of which I publish su -h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
filliiny newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Glory
of tlie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
Allow* Us Dee use as a preventive. Thus protected liy
using a bottle or two during ttie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a singlo attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick und permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEi. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R T
And for sale by KIYLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A'Co, are Distributiug Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K., T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
tho very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
1 ) ANFORTH & NAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only hv
N. AV. SEAT, 51. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving H
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.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers ami Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Act.
Also, agents and dealei g in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIG4ARS,
Have removed to No. 46 Vesey Street, tear of Ihe Astor
House. NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN, TIIOSIAS & tO.
HA4 E 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.
D. B. THOSIPSON &, CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
Wholesale anti Retail Denier ’
CjOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various fcfe i
/ patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,RSF'” ‘
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and I’fim.
islied Wares, Cutlery, and House Fui'nishingy|WiS|
Goods generally, and manufacturers of a *
TIN AND SHEET IRON WAR],;,
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT SIOUNT AIN HOUSE.
IIMIIS House is located ou Lookout
X Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- A/aSfcV.Tfo
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- A , ~ JjL ,
liery not surpassed by any in the Un
ted States, and an atmosphere puri
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure,
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery C I,
not have tlieir wishes more fully met than on LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATFk
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as a,mil ‘
any placo can boast of.
Tho Mountain is easy of access, being only fI VB ,„j|
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Harks
always in readiness to convey visitors and tlieir liag ML ,
to its summit, where their imaginations will lie t)u|!
met aud tlieir wants well cared for.
Tho House will ho opened on the list of June, and .],, s
ed Ist of October.
GEO. \\ . ASHBURN, Proprietor
April 22, 185(h L. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent’.
THIRD AND LAST CALL
FOR THE SEASON.
riMIE undersigned is closing out his entire STAI‘I.
J and FANCY EltY GOODS at greatly reduced info,
to make room for a Fall aud Winter Stock. The stoci
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such
Bleached and Brown Domestics ; Calicoes and other Kin
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marita
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tall,
Damask ; Brown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy und Iliad,
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns: Jackonet aid
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs; Co|
lars and Sleeves; Edging aud Inserting; Laces; Fringe-
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces cheek Muslins just n .
ceived. Call and look through I lie stock and feel as,ur
ed the prices I am now asking will induce you to lmy
G. W. ATKINSON.
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Broad Street
STEWART, GRAY &. CO.,
ri’AKE this method of notifying their friends and cut
1 turners that they have sold their Stock of Groccrfo
to Messrs.
REDD, FREER. <&> CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every ,lc<
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to their customers and auy
of our friends and former patrons. We take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and a
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Business,
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, wo shall now give ourumli
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION lil
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, 1806. lm
si, COOKING, OFFICE, „
AND PARLOR STOVES. riEfrh
Mgpii TINT WARE. ®JGjh
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, At
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.
K. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dtim
FASHIONABLE DRESS 51 AKER.
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 tlie Court lloue
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, coil-(Tj
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, nDd[Jjfig’
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on
work done in good style and witli promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTES
FOR 1850.
rTiHE 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 hut a few short paragraphs #
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plant
iug States, and especially Alabamians, the past history
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and reader
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the PuhlU
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reader ,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall ‘
sue promptly by the first day ofeach month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stai
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take :
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tl
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, a:
by the members of the Soeiety, that the Planters u
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabin,
will rally eu masse to the support of Alabama’s only
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the i
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency in
be unfettered iu the great work of developing the in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the Sun .
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufi
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Am
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve the Soli and tlie Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ,
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Solid
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons <: J
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction at f
profit. ‘
Every family in the country, whataver msy he tin
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; I
cause there is no reading matter published to the wrol
so innocent, and at the same time so practically prof 1
hie in all the walks ol life as that obtained in a good ay
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white]
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trie
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained. J
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, ‘ t
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms > 1
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 Cos
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75
All communications, either for the columns ol’ the Pla
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, nm
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland Post 0ft 1
Alabama.
t Subscriptions should commence with the volume-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the SO I *
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Onr exchanges will please direct to Dockland. Ala.
MEDICK & CO’S. ‘
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos., ]
I*s West Sltle Broad Street.
CODUMBUS, <JA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to self )|
trom, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing floods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MOSTGOMEIiY, SELMA AND BlGl*’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other nl j.
west ol Columbus, Ueorgia, are informed that byslnpl
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent, (
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their S’ ’
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee* *
Road to the Depot of the Opelika anil Montgomery t
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between tl’
points, of
75 cents per Ton (itOOO; lbs.
which will save them 26 cents per ton, as the Mic •
Bail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per t" u -J
The Union Dray Com puny Is amply responsible* o1 ’ |
loss or damage, us may ho uscertained by referent’ f#
Bell A Cos., Josiah Morris, and K. T. Thom, Montg" l ”
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, (la., to R. Patten ami Jet l
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31 _____ -
BACON.
Qrx HUBS, choice Bacon—hog round, just recti’ -|
4*l and for sale at the lowest figures, bv
March 15. GUNBV ACO -*
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received an l * p
. sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. CEDDA & TIIOMM
HAVANA CIGARS,
Is! nOn BELECT Brands HAVANA CIO’ j
just received on consignment, and I" 1 ‘ 1
by J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad Street ,
GAS FITTING.
Gs AS FITTING in all its branches promptly utter ri
T to ami warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac. OB
June 19. 3m R. M. ADDWOItTH. j|
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Off