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IV.BGA.TIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, !
Prtpnred ly N. W. Scat, H> D-
Reason* w!iy it should Ihi used instead of any oilier treat- |
moot in all Febrile affections:
1 t.-—Economy of Time.— As only one-seventh
of the ordinary tiiuu Is required to effect a cure.
4(l<—Economy of Money.—As it cute but one
dollar. -
ilrd. — Economy of Feellng.--AH it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance ol taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long courtneinent; but little of the fluid being necessary,
ami that pleasant in its effects.
4th. — Economy of Thought. —As when
kuowu, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.—Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to ho followed by chronic disease.
6th. — Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
beforu and w ithout reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the hrst attack, hut will
apply with equal forco 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 first adminis
tered.
As tills remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when usisl soon alter
the attack, persons can scarcely realise that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
-a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have b'-en
nothing of Consequence —it would-have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above tbllow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and It is not until
the Individual has witnessed miiuy eases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trifling eases, which should liavo readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they liavo
been thus successful In perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will eases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require paiticular
attention, or though success.u! in reducing the fever,
ft will again rise ns the influence of tlio “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in suen cases that I have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a“synop*i*.”
Remarks on Fevers lu General*
On this subject I wish to he fully understood.’ Ily the
term “fevers,’ 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame Is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut us they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
und habits, they of course differ considerably in tlielr
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general ‘ liaracter
istlcs—that ol unduo excitement in tiro circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or loss unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that f um not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from tlio euiebrafed Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on tlio “Princi
ples and Practice of Physio” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard a uUwrity.
On page 834, he says;—“Wo hear continually, 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 thu full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uastro-Eutei ic, and
so forth. Now, a Induing that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that thu effect upon tlio
mind of all this sub-division, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, oven tlio most dissimilar of t horn, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would iiitprasou your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling youi self about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once os hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinctcharacter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience ut tlio bed
side of ‘tlio sick, in hundreds, nye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and lest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible tbe proper course to be pursued in
all of tlie most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Hubs important to be. obtervrd in all cases in using the
Negative Electric. Fluid.
Ist. It should he given ill three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
‘2d. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
ithough there should always be free ventilation in tho
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must he continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, Bhould such be the ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to snbsido, patients must
ho left perfectly quiet; free from nil excitement; shuubl
not tie questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation lie allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, hut lie me*,
quid to all intents ami purposes.
6th. Fluids should bo 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 desiro.
flth. bhould patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after tlio fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should liavo a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or Homo other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; cither of which
will gtvo immediate relief.
TABLE OP DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 aud under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ l2 to 30 “
“ “ 5 lO “ 2O to 50
“ 8 “ 15 half to n toaspooiiflil.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of ago frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above table, with tbe remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion. t
By observing the above directions, tho medicine will
bo found agreeable in ull of its effects, thu expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and uiauy perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of tho medicine limy he obtained, and
not ou account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hiltons or Remittent Fever.
Give a teasponfnl of •• Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
” Rules.” Rut should there be promiuout local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to ut once, aud while giving tile “Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the h wel* are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic toe auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must he opened or tho fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or “two tixispoonsfUl
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
In two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Rathiug tho surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits aud
water, In these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaapoonsfhl and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside) As
tho bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate In tills disease
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “Fluid” and repeat m may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (Injections) niav also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the band* or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, ißffering
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small aud 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 the) frequently run weeks under
tlie common treatment, while with this but a few davs
will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
convalescence. *
■ Th< \ ‘"“•ment should l>e commenced—which mnv
immediately follow any olber without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” evtry two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to bo oontiuued
ncs in six or eight hours Ull tho freer entirely subsides.
In bad cases, front three to five grains each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic ami stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should Ire added to euc dose, llie
bowels should be kept gently open, aud s' u all portions
ofsoiuo hepatic should be giveu occat .mnaily, even
though the bowels should be very loose . The patient
should be sustained by nourishing aud mucilageuous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.
Where tlio skin is very dry, sponging tho surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will bo found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cuses
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a tenspooulul of the “Fluid” evury two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boneset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptom* arc allayed, or thu patient in relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard planter, or something of
the kind, to he applied over the seat ot puiu; keep tho
bowels gently Open.
Variola, Varioloid, llubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Fox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases ore attended with fever, which
ill fort is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs buo little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ name ,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be but lUUe eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. 4 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended witli but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, aud that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only my reputation, but a:l that 1 hold most dear-;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“ Foil may abate the force of the eruptive lever, and
keep down, itis believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. Su# the account appended.
Give a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
or tlio case, with u dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid untie in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may lor used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tho ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, ami he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tho throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gurgle in ail such cases.
I*uerj>cral or Childbed Fever.
Tills heretofore painful, dangerous und alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, aa to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need bo entertained, us the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should bo re
peated as long aa the frver continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much puiu aud suffering. It
is to inform them of tlie happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of tlielr trials. In chilu-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
l’aiuful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon doso and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tbe most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing ull excitability
and iritability of the nervous ns well as the circulatory.
It will not l'orco sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally aud
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 hendgenerul
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, aud these sohuld bo given while
giving tlie “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, us they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lest. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first itose, 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 caused by Irritability, tho
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of letter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in iiot water; if tlio lever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlie medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will h <* *—*-
ble; if tlio iiatumt u— ‘ —— .ouuoeu or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any goad; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlie stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will auswer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
•• Fluid” at tho same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished ut the ease
w ith 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 ivhat is used. 1 have found ho sueh necessity
when using tlie Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all I will name a tew of the different articles of modi*
cine 1 have referred to, viz;—
Cathartic.*.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senua, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, iintiliilious, Ac.; anything
known to be goodforsuch purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by tho 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, podopkyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and he suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
US quinine, various barks, roots ami hitter herbs. Rone
bc; or thorough wort is one of tlie best used in fevers.
Astringent*.—Such as check the action of tho
bow els. Isiudanum and other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulant—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne popper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
oi le>s stimulating, lheseare the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is u better “dia
phoretie,” “anodyne,” ‘‘diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending inAinly on the results of u trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packet ship Ouches* O’Orlcan*.
w hich cannot be classed amoug ordinary certificates •
We, tlie undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
” 0 took passage on the paeketship Duchess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France
and bound for New York. She sail,si on the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over a bundled souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the email
pox broke out among the emigrants, They were all
treated try the physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own. which he calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
Over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there were about eighty cases of small pox,‘some fever,
Ae„ and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From wiiat we taw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
ca*ion, possesses inestimable virtues. Wo never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
•” much ease, promptness and certaintr. or so little
trouble to tbe nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
atnall pox and fever on board, and not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Fa hr i, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. (I.Fabri. *• “ *.
J, A. Dr Norm and v. Beaver county, Penn.
F. A. DkNormandy. East Liverpool. Ohio.
The above statement is correct.
IV. S. Hit Ton, Commander.
v „ . . . Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York. A0g.,1862.
J N. W. Skat, M. D.
•W Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. T. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and j
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also ot |
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Si mp
tons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms oi disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIiAIUA OH MZ2ESBCA.
riMIKSK diseases are common to many localities of the
_l_ Lnitcd States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, Lust or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as tlie
cause is tlie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or 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 lauds, 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 tlio unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tho preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tlie poison whenever it conics in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected bv it of its
baneful influence, and thus restore* and preserves
health.
The remedy Is believed to be entirely new, und un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly cheek tlie ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon tlie poison in llie 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 Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other inede
cincs. 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 be banished from
every family and class in the 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 tlie sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of tho CUKE in every part of
the liftited States, its success ha# 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
tho most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; aud what was still worse for ague sufferers,
ull their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have 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 give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using any secret Fever und Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie 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 not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessne**,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not tally to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines w hich do harm.
Tlie entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily’ managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often bo found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate doso r
Castor Oil, the object. t‘ w nim i tu cleanse tlie stomach
—1 r.ee me biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution, —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
and also the air watted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after tho Liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tho miasmata or poison contained in tlie apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants aro exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie 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 the name of the
medicine, (tlie copyright of which is securer!) and the
signature of the proprietor. Those precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. Theso
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared aud sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. 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 tlie sole agency of
Weodmau’a Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by ull who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tiie active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesnmine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, ami many oilier
valuable ingredients that render it fur better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 0, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, undor the titles
of Sarsapaiillas, l’ilis, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through tlie newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, lo use ouc that contains articles of
Heal t'sv in I‘utmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, I am acting most unprofessionully. auil deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science aud the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. 1 refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 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 J ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
NV. M. Mason. M. D.
This preparation ha* attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties ns a dissolvent
and its soothing ;rower to nil irritations of the throat
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it w-iU
also lie found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
h;ur stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
4W-Price—One Dollar a ltottle.
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,
OH
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as A Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON* PROOFS I
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria; , n
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, lbou.
I JAYING noticed tlio certificate of chemical analysis
II given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Aguo
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, nud having received numerous ap
plications fur it, 1 was induced to send to Dr, . Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom I can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
tho proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tlie illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who Ims not been fre e from lever and
Ague a month at a time for tlie 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 und 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.
7 0 Dottles Perform TO Cures,
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tli, 1555.
.Tames A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames k Hallfday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Care. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle aud teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were net obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. Iliad one case
of Cliill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Dottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mb. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only lie equalled by tlie number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping theso cases may he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottle* Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took tlie responsibility on myself.—
Rut not 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, and I will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send mo a
receipt. Ship the cure*tonioas soon as you can —there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures,
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1555.
Db. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using ouly one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHItOP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the cenefit it has been to me. X 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 1.-grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now- in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur m -dicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
Iu another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are uot in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, aud we take pleasure iu bringing it
before tlie not ice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Se.pt. 4.
Evidence from a. Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1865.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir —I cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
iu tlie family of a clergyman here lias been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit —* few days since she got a bottle of
tlie Cure aud 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 Pliysician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in tlie practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used It
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. It. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has 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 into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Pr. J. R. Chilton, of New Y'ork, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tlie Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take tho Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—aliogother they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everattended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sous, not a man woman or child iu the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, oratiy form of disease arising
from the 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 and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility- or any k ind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS k Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin,Thomas A'Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on tlie Cure, us Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
tho very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
I>ANFORTHT NAGEL
ill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Roing an Original Uiacovury, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tlie system culled
Fever, is changed to the norma) or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLE9ALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco nnd Havana
CIGARS,
House ri NE\V l YOßK 4oVeSey StreC *’ “ f “ ,e Astor
New York, January J, 185 G.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & t O.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on tho 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early
February 6.
D. B. THOMPSON <fc CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia,
Wholesale anti Retail Healer ’
("BOOKING STOVES of all sizes and varion- rijfey*
j patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS.HMesF
Bead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Briltania and Plan-I|\jgße!
ished M ares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
tin AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 20. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.
r|m US House is located on Lookout , _
| Mountain, at an elevation of tliir
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
nery not surpassed by any- in the UnFMLggjlgijta®-
ted States, aud an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, luuun aluj
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery, CHI ,
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATER,
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, us good
any place cun boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five miles
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies anil llaclu are
always in readiness to convey visitors and their baggage
tp its summit, where their imaginations will be f u i| v
met and their wants well cared for. 3
The House will be opened on the Ist of Juno, and clos
ed Ist of October.
GEO. AY. ASIIBURN, Proprietor.
April 22,1860. 1,. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent.
THIRD AND LAST CALL
FOIL THE SEASON.
ritHE undersigned is closing out liis entire STAIq:
1 and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reducer] price,
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. The stock
is now wall supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such as
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other Fur
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marlbo
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Table
Damask; Brown Linens kc. &c. Also, Fancy and Black
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns: Jackonet and
Swiss Muslims; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs; Cul
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Fringe
Dress Trimmings nnd 19‘.l pieces check Muslins just
ccivod. Call and look through the stock and feel assur
ed tlie prices 1 am now asking will induce you to buy
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street.
July2-f
STKAVAKT, GRAY &. CO.,
ri’AKE this method of notifying their friends and cun
tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
IAEX3D, PHEEH fc CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, and will always he prepared to furnish every de>
cription of Goods in tho
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and any
of oar friends and former patrons. We take great plea
sure iu soliciting a share of patronage for them, and n~
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse nml Commission Business,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our undi
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION BU
SINESS. and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ua., May 10, 1850. 1m
COOKING, OFFICE,
ft, AND PARLOR STOVES.^#)-
Kpjpjwft TIN WAIIE.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dCni
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
14IBS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
-IYI dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court House
square. Their patronago is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, cou-G , .
tinuesthe business of cleaning, bleaching,
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having r&
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
rpilE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
will commence with the January number,
in thus formally announcing the Prospectus fur the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in tlie
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tlie Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history “i
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and readers
that tlie Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become tlie Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by tlie first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ol
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of tlie first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take no
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of tlie Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
w ill rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tho Organ of the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unlettered iu the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tlie Soulli.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufui
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the Soil and Uie Miml.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feci assured w e efiali be able to visit our patrons on
the first ot each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver may bo their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; be
cause there is no reading matter published to tlio votjil
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profits
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of the monlli. It will be
uniformly printed in magaziue style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
nted.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, s
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, M
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Term* t
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ lo 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All ootnmunicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, muff
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Oflh .
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Stub',
will conler a favor Cv copying tjie Prospectus.
o|r exchanges will please direct to Lock land, Ala.
MELICK fc CO’S.
a-A-SKC
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Sltle Broud Street,
COLUMBUS, QA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to selecl
from, suited to every class and Condition.
Gentlemen’s Fur nishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMKBY, SELMA AND BIGUY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way >”
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina and other- wfoc
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by smpph'li
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their gooiir
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Hail
Rond to the Depot of the Opelika aud Montgomery Road,
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between tbe-o
points, of
75 cent* per Ton (3000) lb,
which will save them 26 cents per toy, as tlie Muscogee
Rail Ruud Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton I
Tlie Union Dray Company is amply responsible for nil
loss or damage, as nmy be ascertained by reference to
Bell & Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montgoiner) .
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten and John C
Rose; nnd at Selma, Ala., to T. li. Smith.
July 31 Jf
BACON.
GX lIIIDS. choice Bacon—lmg round, just received
eViJ and for sale nt the lowest figures, lry
March 15. GUNBY ,v 00
scotch HEftRMQfo
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and for
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. __ CELL A & THOMAS.
HAVANA CIGARS.
1£) GA( i SELECT Brands HAVANA UIGABS,
lv,Uuu Just received on consignment, and for sale
by J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad Strn-t
GAS FITTING.
Cl AS FITTING in all its branches promptly attended
r to nnd warra"ted.
BATHING APPARATUS, &c. kc.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDV.'ORTH.
Randolph St, nearly’ opposite the Post Offlr 1