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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. VV. Seal, M. D,
Reason* wlij it should bo used Instead of any other treat
ment iti ull Febrile affections:
, 1 HiKcuuoiity of Time.— Am only one-seventh
of the ordinary time i required to effect a cure.
:td...Ecouomy of Money. —As it c ists but one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Feelliig.-A* it saves the
suffering of a lons sickuexs and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long conlineinent; hut little of the fluid being necessary,
Hus that pleasant in Its effects.
4tli— Economy i > Thought. —As when
known,‘it will remove ail dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections', particularly while
u dear friend is sick.
SUtr-Bcsnoiuy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Otti. — Economy of Life. —As thecure Is effected
before and without reducing the patient, Consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a lutal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons In all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
tho immediate treatment on the iirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to eases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
to the nature of the case at tho time it Is lirst adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used noon after
the att.ck, persons can scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wora not attacked with fever, and if so, *‘it was trifling
- -a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothin of consequence-—lt would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine iiad noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally us men think at ull; 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
ull very trilling cases, which would havo readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
lieen thus successful In perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul iu reducing the fever,
It will again rise as the influence of the “ fluid” passes
off', an tho exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in suen cases that J have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers In General*
Uu this subject 1 wish to ho fully understood. Ily the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive levers; but as they ucise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar consUtulions
and habits, tin y of course differ considerably ill their
development ami exhibit a variety of forms or typos;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement iu the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency iu the pulse, sense of beat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
id’ King’s College, London, whose work on tho “ Princi
ples and Practice of I’hysic” is a text hook in many of
our medical col legos, and consequently standard authorit y.
Un page 831, lie says;—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tlie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
,4c. And systematic writers ure to tho full as particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Knteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, 1 am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is had ami hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for it disease according to Us inline. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can ho relied OH. They run insensibly into each
other, even tho most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would imprest on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once us hereafter directed, and you
will, In’, mil instead of any diatinetcharuotor being devel
oped, so us to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, blit on experience at tlie bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) uuder a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
ami treat at once without regard to u*n*i, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all ibabul of linger
’ iiig 1111,1 dangerous fevers. But as cases may havo be
come developed before the ‘'Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or uuder some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the must prominent fevers, though tho “ Rules”
mid “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
A’ tiles important to be, observed in all cases in winy the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, mid may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be freo ventilation in the
Hick room.) nor attempt to go alsmt while under its in
ti ueuce.
3d. li must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oil'; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he the ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; freo from all excitement; should
not lie questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, rend or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural fee t ‘ oys, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should ally conversation be allowed in their hearing, ill
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quloi to all intents ami purposes.
iitli. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of eold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
flth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tlie lying posture, so as to occasion u
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have u little
vine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of oue year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
” over 1 and under 3 years, “ &to 13 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ 6 “ 10 “ 2O to &0 “
“ “ 3 15 half to a tOHspoouful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspeonlul is a common dose. Uld persons do not
’ require a much as young t those in the prime of life,
nor females, as a general rule, as much us males.
Tie'to is no particular care necessary iu giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently lutving
taken full do s; bat for a little guide, .1 have given tlie
above table, with me remark that, ns a general rule,
children require more loan adults in proportion.
By observing the abovo directions, tlie medicine will
be fouud agreeable in all of its effects, tlie expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. Mv object ill being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the nn diciue may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hilton* or Remittent Fever.
(live a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlie fever is evidently pussing off; this
constitute , iho whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances us are bet forth in tlie
” Rules.” But should there lie prominent local symp
toms, or kuowti local existing causes, they should be
attended to it ouce, and while giving the “Fluid.”
Bee Syne, .-is.
If in any ease the b avals are particular l )’ constipated
or confined, give a iihartic (See auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must he opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated ou 1>)
medicine generally—a double d.-se, or two teasjioousful
nut) be given at first with advantage, aud even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened ,
thus showing tlie medicim bus taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline \ash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Cnngtitive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
tho pulse becomes more full and soft, then onl> a tca
spoonful. to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is fr< queutly
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no tim< diould lie lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “Fluid” and repeat as may lie neces
sary till It operates: enemas (injections) may also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction(rabbin., > with the lumds or flannel: also, cold
applications to the head. Quiuiue may lie added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. Bee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Blitip and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
maiuly in degree, being 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
mv 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 days
will he necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence.
The treatment should be commenced—wliieli may
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “Fluid” every two hours, Jill the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued 1
mce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
la bod cases, from three to live grains each ol quinine i
and capsicum (Cayunue pepper) or some tonic and stimu- j
lant(leeauxiliaries) khould be added to each dose, the
bowels should bo kept gently open, and small portions :
of Some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though flic bowels should be very loose. The patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and mucilggenous
drinks—such as are in common use iu such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, TypLold Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(Jive a teaspoon fill of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boneset; or
half the quantity may bo given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The honeset tea should bo given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
tho kind, to he applied over the seat of pain; keep tho
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Ilubeola and Scarlu
tiuat or .Small Pox, Varioloid, Meawles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Ketnember
never wait to learn the •■name,” whether it is one or the
oilier, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be bid little eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, ami doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
I direct, will be cut sluirt; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, ami that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. Un this f will stake
uot eiily my reputation, bnt all that I held most dear;
besid', on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, mid
keep down, it is believed, the nitmlur oj the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Hero is the admission that it may
lie done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, but has
been done iu numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. Bee the account append'd.
- Give a teaspoonlill or more, according to tlie urgency
of tlie case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should bo given 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, ns thought advisable.
In one case, ou tlie ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given 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 in übout twelve hour* by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlie mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiuess, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire amt per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should bo re
peated as long as the lever continues, as in other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the tallies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the lmppy effect of tlie 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 lie tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose andretiring. .Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or ii cold taken ut a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie 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 and
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 all cases. As tlie Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called lever, or subdue and
control It under all circumstances, without regard to tho
name it may he or ought to lie called, it should bo 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 sohuld he given while
giviug the “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As tho •, Fluid” alone will sub
due tho fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the lirst dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if euused by irritability, tho
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, upply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, pei hups, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or batho tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“ Hie saline wash,” vinegar aud water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief unit aid the medi
cine iu taking effect, after which there will he no trou
ble ; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give touics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to ilo any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; w arm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; iu short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any oilier circumstances, giving tlie
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, Hud success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astouislied at tlie ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and ;o ho (filly understood by
all, 1 will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cat Hurt leg.—Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such as castor oil. salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, untibilious, Ac.; anything
known to he good for such purposes.
Hepatic*.— Anything known to act ou the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the artioies depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice aud be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tune nr strength, such
os quinine, various barks, toots and bitter herbs. Bone
se: or thoroughwort is one of the best used iu fevers.
Astrlngmls.—Such as check the action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect. 8 ’
Stiiniilmits.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Am. tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie onlv classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a hot’er “ diu
phoivtie.” “anodyne,” ‘‘diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in tho materia medlca.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packrtslitp Ditches* D'Orlean*.
which cannot he classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to tlie’ following, viz—
We took passage on the packeuhip Duchess d’Orleans,
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France,
and bound for New York. Slie sailed on tlie 9th of Au
gust, 1861. with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. W. Beat, with
anew remedy of his own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it hi a few hours, mid 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 uot a single death. All were cured with nnu
sual promptness.
From what wo saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by p r . Beat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
board or rend of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the uurse. A crowded ship, a long liassage
small pox and fever on board, and not a death ’ The
fact speaks for itself.
Bigued,
E. P. Fabri, 84 Pearl street. New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ “
J. A. DeNormaxht, Beaver county, Penn
T. A. DkNormaxdt, East Liverpool. Ohio. ’
.... , Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W . S. lli'TTox. Commander.
. Wit. Marston, First .Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
. .... N. W Biat, M. D.
tW” Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR TilK PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent aud Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fover. Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
V r lilCli HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MALARIA OR MIASMA,
r IMIKBE diseasesare common to many localities of tho
JL United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same niiusinul cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution aud habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there ia a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect: is a poi
son flouting in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe It. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to tiny but the proprietor, wlio distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any lengtli of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical euro will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make Its use tiguiu necessary.
In 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 ami Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other inede
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may ho banished from
every family and class in tlie community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CUKE in every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
Silver of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed iucredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all tlie resources of
’ scieuco had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, havo been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or givo only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer's first complaint.
Un this account ague sufferers should lie particularly
careful about using any Becret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is uot only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortliy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Kilt ire Ilarmlessneas,
Tho following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to every bottle;
Nsty York, Juno 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 1 found
any substance iu its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D„ Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the ono
under consideration, if the medicine he taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves liy the timely use
of this preventive, aud not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions und advice as to diet and 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-precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or untibilious purgative. Tlie
very best thing for geuerul 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 takes
or the operation of the antidote will bo seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.— ln certain specified cases, pour
tlie contents of one or more bottles of tho Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from tho medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over tho
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in tlie apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tho
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is tho name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is secured) and tho
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
takeu to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
Tub reliance for its success is entirely upon’ its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
PreparedOfid sold by tlie 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, M oodinan.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &, CO.,
HAVE received tlie appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that has created such an excitement at tho
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectora nt con
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jestunino,
tho pure decoction of Wild Cherry Balk, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of retnedh s for Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
of Sarsaparilliis, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice througli the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use oue that coutains articles of
Jieal Use in Fulmottary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting most unprofessionally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science ami the regular
Practitioners of Modiciue. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of tlie usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M, D.
Gallatin, Miss., May l, 1865.
U. 0. Woodman— Dear Sir; I hare given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased’ with its ef
fects ; better thau any other article I ever met with. I
would be pleased to have yon send me half a dozen Kit
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
tlie universal success which lias attended its use For
coughs, coh's, and iu fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to ail irritations of the throat
will probably lie preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedv. it w ill
also la> found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of. and recommended by the lending
1 bysicians ol 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.
♦3*Price—Unc Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON t CO.. Columbus, Ua„
February 6. only R *'‘ Ut ” foT this CoUnt F’
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCEBB OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See w hat the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria: ~
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 180.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. it. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, ami having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for tlie medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to ho all that
tho proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail tlie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tho illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre efrom Fever aud
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. Slie took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now’ elapsed, there ts no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dearßir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames Si Haiiidav for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tlie sixth day well satisfied.
Truly vours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
34 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1856.
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 have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
IVo remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
ID Bottles Perform ID Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Khodf.s—Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But uot a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, mid I will bo
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since l lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
81 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pise Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Dr. 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 tho Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIRUP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. flftiodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it lias been to me. I was first attacked by
cliills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal l v grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time 1 have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur ui'dicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not i a the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure iu bringing it
before the notice of the nublic.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
m. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Uliio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. Oue young’ludy
in tlie family of a clergyman here has been tuliiiig an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used tlie same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y'ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, ind., Aug. 27, 1355.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. 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. w. A.IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible in o every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. &c. Tlie eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tlie Fever and Agiu or not, just as they please.
1 call also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will he noticed ttiat the letters
of which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till nnv newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie CrowniugGlory
of tlie Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottlo or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or olilld in tlie United States
Would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tho
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life aud strength to all
whoso constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility orany kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMKv. A. RHODES, Proprietor ’rovidenee, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Agents for tho
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on tho Cure, as Kivlin,Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very ion est prices.
JAMES M.CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
15ANFORTH it NAGEL
IVill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SE AT, M. D., Nexv York.
Being an Original Discovery. Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of tlie system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without logs of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealeis in
\irginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Hnve removed to No. 40 Yesey Street, rear of tho Astor
House. NEW YORK.
New York. January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS <fc CO.
HAI E ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
I hey will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
D. B. THOMPSON &, CO.,
143 Broad Street. Columbus, Georgia,
Wholesale aud Retail Healer n
CiOOlvlNG STOVES of all sizes and various sjL )
) patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Pluu-fljpap.fj*
islied Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
Lookout mountain house.
ri tins House is located on Lookout ,
1 Mountain, at an elevation of tiiir- AXiSjljL-"’
ty two hundred feet, presenting a “ce
nery not surpassed by any in the ! u i’
ted States, aud an atmosphere nnre^ag
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, neuitn mui
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery, c(lll
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKUP]’
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATKii.
iu abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as g 00( | ;i .’
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five miles
from Chattanooga, and Horses. Buggies anil Hacks me
always in readiness to convey visitors and their baggage
to its summit, where their imaginations will be full,
met and their wants well cared ior.
The House will be opened ou llie Ist of June, aud clog,
ed Ist of October.
GEO. VV. ASIIBURN, Proprietur
April 23,1866, L. M• ANBLKY,
THIRD AND LAST CAUL
FOR THE SEASON.
rpnK undersigned is closing out his entire STAiq, •
and FANCY EllY GOODS at greatly reduced pri,
to make room for a Fall and VV inter Btock. Tlie
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such -
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other I m
Uiture prints; Ginghams of every description; Mnrll
rougli Stripes ami Plaids for servants dresses; Table
Damask; Brown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy and Black
Bilk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jnckonet ami
Swigs Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs; lj,l
lars and Sleeves; Edging and inserting; Laces; Fringes:
Dross Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just re
ceived. Call and look through tlie stock and feel assm
cd tlie prices I am now asking will induce you to buy
G. VV. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Broad Street
Juiy2-r ■ >
STEWART, GRAY &, CO.,
ri’AKE this method of notifying their friends andcus
-1 turners that they have sold liieir Stock of Groceries
to Alessrs.
REDD, FREER cfc CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our aid
stand, and will always lie prepared to furnish every des
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and anv
of our friends and former patrons. We tako great plea,
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, ami re
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue tlie
Wartiliouse and Commission Business,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our undi
vided attention to tho COTTON and COMMISSION III
SIN EBB, and will spare no pains or labor to give satist-n
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
COOKING, OFFICE, „
gpFk AND PARLOR STOVES, tfc
EgSJlb TIN WARE. Srgfy,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large/assortmcnt always on hand, aud for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and wahraxted.
Store ou Randolph street, opposite tlie Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La-1
dies of Columbus, that slie is engaged in tlie bu-i
----ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lions#
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at tlie same place, con-( ’
ti lines tin- business of cleaning, bleaching, nd|M&-
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having red
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
riMIE Fourth Volume of tlie American Cotton Planter,
1 will commence with tho January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tin
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs k
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tlie
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Platt
ing States, aud especially Alabamians, the past history and j
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and reader! j
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publi-L- I
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reader.-- u
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shalli- I
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ii
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal,t i
success of tlie first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stan
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take i>.
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tin
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by tlie Editor and proprietor, alii
by the members of the Society, that the Planters at
Farmers, the .Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabaa
will rally en masse to tlie support of Alabama's only (t
----clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the A.
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency me
be unfettered in tlie great work of developing the in
measurable resources of tlie Keystone Stare of the Bout!
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufn
tures and the Mechanic Mrts,” the object of tlie Amiri
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the Soil and tlie Mind.” 1
Witli a corps of correspondents, numbering many es <
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the Soutli. 1
we feel assured we shall be able to visit our patroas on C
tlie first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and |
profit.
Every family iu tlie country, wliataver msy be tlieir J
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be- 3
cause there is no reading matter published to tlie world J
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profit I
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good ago j
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Plauter V ;
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will h J
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa ,
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trin *1
nied. J
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, .
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, > .
E. J. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance § ] oO
Six copies “ ....„ 500 i
Twelve copies “ 10 00 c
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 7600 1
All commuuirr.iionn, either for the columns of the l’la: I
ter, or containing remittances, ordering tlie paper, mis
bo addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Locklund Post oft’
Alabama. |
Subscriptions should commence with tlie volume.-1
Newspapers friendly to tlie work, throughout the StM- (
will confer n favor by copying tlie Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direetto Lockland, Ala. I
MELICK ... CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, \
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
125 West Side Broad Street. 1
COLUMBUS, OA. *
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to si'ltf*
from, suited to every class und condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGO3IKBY, SELMA AND BIGBI
RIVER.
Tt rEKCIIANTS and others bringing goods by ws.v *
ItL Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other ’-l- j
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by snipP ll ” j
to caro of I
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent, 0
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their g 1” f
will be forwarded from the Depot of tlie Muscogee ii'” ft
Road to tlie Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery lb ‘ j
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between tie 1
points, of
73 emit* per Ton (8000) lbs.
which will save them 26 cents per ton, as the Mincog
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton I
- Union Dray Company is amply responsible for r
loss or damage, us may be ascertained by reference i
Bell & Cos.. Josiah Morris, und U. T. Thom, Montgomery.!
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and John 1 j
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 81 if
BACON.
v “ IIIIDS. choice Bacon—lmg round, just receiv ”
and for sale at tlie lowest figures, by r
March 16. GUNBY kCO *
SCOTCH HERRINGS. •
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received ands
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. CELL A & THOMAB
HAVANA CIGARS.
19 nnfl BELECT Brands HAVANA CIGAR-’
J “ “ ‘ just received on consignment, and fi r ■
by J. T. SCOT’!'.
May 18. 141 Broad M re*’ f
GAS FITTING.
(A AB FITTING in all Its branches promptly atten 0
X to and warranted. 1
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m It. M. ALDIVORTII.
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Dost Oft