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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by K. W. Scat. 51. D.
Kea-sous why it bhould Iki used instead of any other treat- j
meat in all Febrile atf.-ctious:
Isl. Economy of Time.— As only
of the ordinary time is required to effect a eure.
id.Econnm)’ of Money. —As it r si> but oue
dollar.
Ijrd.—Economy of Feeling. —A- it sie - the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauscut’.uc doses .if
medicine, their iLagreeable operation. - lid the pain
long confinement; hut little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in it* effect*.
Ith. Economy of Thought.—A* when
known, it will remove all dr, ad ami anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear triend i* sick.
At h. Ecouiiiuy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, ntnl consequently rooked, nor is the fever
subject to !• followed by chronic disease.
tilh.—Kroiioin v of LiTe.—As the , .re isefl oUsi
before and with,nit reducing the pati n,. consequently |
removing. in a corresponding ds*gree. alt danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reo>,-ns might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all class*** an l persons in all condi
tions of life.
the above reason* are more particularly a) pheatdo to |
the immediate treatment on the first attack, but will i
apply with equal lore* to case* which have liven subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course |
*o the nafar” of the case at the utue it is first minimi*- I
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in ail ordinary case*, when us,si soon after
the attack. |kmh can scarcely realize that they had
teen really much sick, and very naturally conclude they
wers not attacked with fever, and if so. “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been 1
nothing of esusequeuce—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had uoeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever i* such, that thought*
not uniik- the above f, ’low the cure of a common case
as naturally a* men think at all ; and it is not until !
the individual has witnws -1 many cams that lie can fully .
lealite the truth; and even then he may conclude them i
all very trifling cases, w hich would have .esalily yielded |
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have |
lieen tic successful in pierhaps hundreds of <a*e*, mnst
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
erg.nlc or local cause so great as to require particular |
attention, or though success ul in reducing the fever, i
it mil again rise as the influence of the “Fluid” passes
off. as the excitiug cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment tu *uen cases that I have given
snd frequent iy refer to what I have called a “synopsia.”
lit murk* ou Fevers iu General*
On this subject I wish •be fully un lerstood. By the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fever*; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development und exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that o! undue excitement iu the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the celebrated Prof. T. W atson,
if King's College, London, whose work on the ‘‘Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
Ou pige 834, he says;—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different iqiecies of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full us particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon llio
mind of all this eub-divixiod, is had and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease accoi ding to its name. There is no
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied ou. They run insensibly into each
other, oven the most dissimilar of them, and aro often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is u great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress ou your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yomself about a •‘name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will Ik well instead of any distinctcliaracter being devel
oped, so as to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at the bed
side of the sick, iu hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
ueglpct, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendauco upon the sick.
Buks important to Ik observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, ami may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure.
-d. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation iu the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its iu
fiueuco,
3d. It must ho continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing oil'; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any*
circumstances.
•Ith. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
lie left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exorcise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all Intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long us the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast maybe bathed iu cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ l2 to 30
“ “ 5 lO “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonfnl.
All persous over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a tcaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require ns 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 iu giving it to
children—-those often years of age frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, I have given tire
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more t linn adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
tie found agreeable iu all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Itcmlttnit Fever.
Uive a tcasponl'ul of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) ouco in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil'; this
constitutes the whole treatment ill all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“ Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causea, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsia.
If iu any case the b w-els are particularly constipated
or confined, give a .nhartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they m ist be opened or the 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 on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsfiil
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegti’ u- spirits aud
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Uive two teaspoousful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and Bolt, then oulv u tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the lever subside) V.
the bowels are generally confined, and It is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
no time should be lost to got them open, give some active’
cathartic with the *• Fluid” aud repeat as may lie neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may slso be 1
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Field’ if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever. Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with u general great depression, there is
no practical use In separating them—at least so fur as i
luv treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will he required: still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the co mmon treatment, while with this hut a few days
I renvlle.cem-e”' 4ry “* longe • , *° CSUbIUh “ Immanent
I The treatment should be commenced—which muv
immediately follow any other without detriment— with
a teaspoonfu! of “ Unid” every two hours, till the pulse
, fu ’® r . . or , lll 'B‘‘ r in volume, then to he continues!
mce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from three tu five gnur.s each of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some took* and stimu
lant v-ee auxiliaries) should tv added to each dose. The
boWeis should he kept gently open, and small portions
of some hcftusc should tv guru ,vc**ianiijr, even
though the tsewets should be very hs.se. Tlie patient
should be sustained by nourishing and mavilagcuou*
drink*—ouch a* are iu common use in sued cases
W here the skin is very dry. sponging the surface a* di
rected p.i bilious lever, will be found advantageous
Tusin-s sh.aikl tv used during vouvuloseeuee. in ail cases
w hicdi have beeetne minced,
PnrumuuU, Typhuld PaeitnioaU, Lung
or Winter Fever.
ti.se a imsp-mfulof the “Fluid” every two hours.
with a wine-glassful of* strong decoction es boueset; or
halt the quantity may be given every hour till relieved. ,
then, at 1 ngr intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The Ivneset tea should bo given worm till the violent ‘
symptom* ki allayed, or the patient is relieved; thou
cold, vcu ntati. us. mustard plaster, or something of
the k; ml. to be applied over tile scat of paiu; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Sc aria -
time or small l*ux. Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
A, all of these* dis eases are attended w ith fever, which
iu fart is the imt prominent symptom, the treatment
dull rs hue little from that of common fevers. Rt-iiiouiber
i never wait to learn the “ name.’ whether it is one or the
| other, or ndther. as they all commence with .fever, hut
I treat it a; once: govern the fiver and there will las no
trouble; there will be btd Hide eruption even in small
pox. This, tom, -t minds, is anew idea, aud doubtless
will )>,-regarded w ith ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated us
I 1 direct. , rill be cut short : attended w ith but little erup
| tion; little or no pitting, and that there is wo necessity of
i its running iu ordinary course. On this I will stake
I not only my reputation, but a l that I hold most dear;
* txwiiies. on this subject. 1 have good authority: that of
j Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page. 874:
1 ••Von may abate the force of the eruptive fiver, and
I keep down, tt is believed, the number <ythe pustules by
! spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
| he done. 1 nave not only proven it my be, but has
fie, n done iu numerous cases that occurred ou 1-oard
ship, bit* the account appended.
dive a teaspoouful or more, according to the urgency
of the cast*, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
l luiti once in two hours it necessary, until the fever sub— j
fid-s—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should tie giveu and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fox er under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any cif the ordinary gargles may lie used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchessd'Orleaus. the tongue
aud laucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, aud he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when ii was given in 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 about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Uuerpcral or Childbed Fever.
Tin. heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
No ativ * Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoouful. almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as tlie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should be re
peated us long as the fiver continues, as iu other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
1 u connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of tlioir trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or a cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most, convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility 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 tlie treat
ment as much a3 possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tho condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tho
name it limy he or ought to bo called, it should he 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 iu any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohu) 1 be given while
giving the “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 lost. As the‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
tail 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, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter heros,
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 hot water; if the fever is verv high, skin
dry aud hot, with great suffering, sponge ‘or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tin* saline wash,” Tinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ;if the patient has been rwio..a n niocti prostra
te.*, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary. in short, treat all tho prominent symptoms
as y ou would under any other circumstances, giving the
*’ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
w ith which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
1 .it ties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. X have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to he tally understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
t at liuitlc*. Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.; unything
known to be goodforsuch purposes.
Hepatlea.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tlio articles depended on by the different schools’
lor this purpose, will answer when used iu connection
with \ho “Fluid” or wliilo the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass - the third, podopliyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, und so on: each mn.v take his choice and be suc
cess l ul.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
se: ui thorough wort is one of the best used in fevers
Antringents.—Such a* check tie* action of the
“°"o!s. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants. Articles that ntio or excite the
sy stem. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are ail more
to less stimulating. These are the only* classes necessa
ty iti treating levers, though many others are gencrullv
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic.*’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“ sedative than known in the materia mtdioa.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
dope tiding mainly on tho results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one Instance of success, that on the
Packetatelfi Dncheas D’Orlcam*.
which cannot he classed among ordinary certificates -
We. the undersigned, certify to the’ following viz—
” ” took passage on the pucketship Duchess d’Orleans
tapt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of Au
gust, IS,I, with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostlv
emigrants. A few days after leaving Havre, the smail
T'A broke out among the emigrants. They wore all
treated by the physician in charge, l)r. N. W.’ Seat, with
anew remedy of his ow n, which lie calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which he 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 davs.
there weroabout eighty cases of small pox, some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fullv
convinced that tho medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses Inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affection* being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ‘a long passage
small pcx and fever on board, and not a death! Tho’
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
•’ FIBBJ, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ << •• .
A. DzNorjiandt, Beaver county, Peun.
I A. DzNoumandv, East Liverpool, Ohio.
The alo\e statemput is correct.
W. S. Hpttojt, Commander.
.. , . Wst, Maiistox, First Mate,
New York, Aug., 1852.
... N. W. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
o. w. wkstbrook, n. y. city.
New Principle! New Hemedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure ;
Ob Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE j
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
oth. r luierumtcul aud Remittent Fevers; uiso of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tons; Typhoid Fever, Y ellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility. Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MzYXiikßJtii. OH MIASIVLA..
‘1 ‘ll t.M. diseasesare common to many localities ol’ the I
X Xuit.il States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South. Last or West, they ail equally spring from the
same miaamal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms ot disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex. constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they w ill all equally yield to a remedy
Unit is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
lty the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating iu the atmosphere, eausiug disease to all w ho
breathe it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites. there is iu the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes iu con
tact with it. even in the open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
Tlie remedy is believed to be entirely now*, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use:
It w ill instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered lor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use. according to the direc
tions. a radical cure will lie 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 tho poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, aud w hen the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
lU'ueral Debility and Niglit Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, aud continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use F’ever aud 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,
Aud pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at tho date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and whatwras still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, &c.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than tlie 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 be particularly
careful about using any secret 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 not only valuable
on account of its pow-er to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The 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 :
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 Ifound
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It ii 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 one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one an J
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 tho 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 be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to < the stomach
and tv.- the notary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriou-ly ob
structed.
Ottly Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place then, in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after tho liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
Tlie bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is tlie name of tho
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor.
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I
For sale in Columbus by
K IVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDyT
Made By Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodnnu’s Clierry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created sueli 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 Expectorunt con
tains tho active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine,
tho pure decoct ion of Wild Cherry Bark, 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 fullv aware of iho
thousands of remedies for Disensed Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills. Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that aro
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object ill writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, lo use one that contains articles of
Heal Use in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most unprofession ally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians. ‘ ‘
J. M. Maitland, M. and.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1866.
0. O. Woodman—Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and urn well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other artiete 1 ever met with 1
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints
this medicine, from its peculiar properties us a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tin
public. As 111) appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Couch Medicine tlnwt
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of, and recommended by the leadinc-
Physiemns of New York city. Every bottle is warranted;
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We gunrar
teeit to be better tlmn any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
* S'Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON St CO., Columbus, Ga.,
February 6. °“ ly ttg '‘ ntß f ° r thiS COUnt *-
great triumphs
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES* FEVER AND AGEE CURE, \
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally eartuiu as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria: x
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1805.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated’ chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, iu filter of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ay
plicalions for it, 1 was induced to send to l)r. .Rhodes
tor 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, aud to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to bo all that
the proprietor represents.
UPWARD S. WHEATON,
ITosd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providk.ncs, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy womau, who lias not been fre e from levcr and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
liavo now elapsed, there is no reason todoubt tlie perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF. Apothecary.
2 0 Bottles Perform 2 0 Cures.
Constantine. Mich., slept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. — Dear Sir: — l have just seut
an order to Amos A- Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Feverund Ague Cure. 11 lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on band. One reason it
has sold, is because w hen 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it. and if it did not help them,- they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill F’ever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me ou the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “ Aguo
Cure” you seut 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.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
ID Bottles 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 I
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 X took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of tlie article 1 wish you would forward mo one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and X will be
punctual iu payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cuieto me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills aud Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform .‘4l Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
1)r. J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir — Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the fcenefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu of Panama, several
months since, and in spite of tli • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal l . grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m -(Heine 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 bo found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of putting medicines, hut desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonshoro,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few (lays since slie got a bottle of
tlie Cure and lias not bad a cliill since. A young man
alsn used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes— Dear Sir-—I 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. K., Ga., Jan. 1, ISoti.
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 tow n and village
in the United States, Canadas, he. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, jnst as they please.
1 can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not he realised. Now- they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use ns a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons. not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened l>y
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEY. A. RHODES, I'roprietor Providence, R. I.
And for salo by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
(ia., only agents.
Kivliu, Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. k Cos. will save
n’.l expenses on the Cure, as Kivlln,Thomas k Co.’sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUCIH,
Agent at Cphaupoe, Ala.
DANPORTH & NAGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. IV. SEAT, M. 11., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition ol’ tlie system railed
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy slate directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNEII & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE G HOCK US,
Importers und Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES,
Also, agents and deafens in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesoy Street, rear of the Aster
House, NEM’ YORK.
New York, January 1. 185(1.
KIVLIV. THOMAS & CO.
UAYE 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 he in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
1L B. THOMPSON &, CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
YVLolesale ami Retail Dealer
tIOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various cfc i .
) patterns; FORCE aud LIFTING Pl .Mi’M.gS ,
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania aud Plan-R*
ished M arcs, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 20. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.”
riving House is located on Lookout .
X Mountain, at an elevation of thir
ty two hundred feet, presenting a
n'erv not surpassed by any in tlie
ted States, and an atmosphere
aud salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, iuiuihulkl
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery, Cll „
not have tlicir wishes more fully met than on LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE M’ATi-j;.
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, a- guru
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five miles
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks are
always iu readiness to convey visitors and their baggier,,
to its summit, where their imaginations will be fuih
met and their wants well cared for.
The House will he opened on the Ist of June, and clos
ed Ist of October.
GEO. M’. ASIIBUKN, Proprietor.
April 22,1856. J,. M. A.XSI.KY, Superintendent’.
THIRD AND LAST CALL
FOR THE SEASON.
riTHE undersigned is closing out his entire STAPLu
X and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced prices
to make room for a Fall and M’inter Stock. The stock
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such a
Bleached and Brown Domestics ; Calicoes und other p u ,,
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marlbo
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Table
Damask; Brown Linens 4c. &c. Also, Fancy and Black
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jaekonet and
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs; Col
lais and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Fringes;
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces cheek Muslins just re
ceived. Call and look through the stock and feel assur
ed the price-i I am now asking will induce you to buv
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street
July2-f
STEWART, GRAY’ &, CO.,
ci ‘AKE this method of notifying their friends and ens-
X tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
REDD, RREER ot? CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our old
stand, and will always lie prepared to furnish every de#-
cription of Goods in Hie
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to tiieir customers and any
of our friends and former patrons. M’e take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, ami re
commending them as in every way reliable.
M e shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Business,
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our umli
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION HU
SINESS, aud will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1850. Ini
JS , COOKING, OFFICE, *
gpX-i- AND PABLOR STOVES.tfII.
Mjj|llgte> TIN WARE. Ppgijtet
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job M’ork in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDMOHTii.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1555. dCm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tlie La.
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tlie busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-/'VN .
tinuesthe business of cleaning, bleaching.
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 185 G.
rpilE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
8 will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tfie
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, .Manufactures of tlie Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history of
tlie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tho first place, we remark to our friends and reader)
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 w ith victory in the magnificent Exhibition of
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stan
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter •• w ill take ic
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, anti
by the members of the Society-, that the Planters anl
Farmers, the Mechanics aud Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s ouly (ev
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the -Al
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in the great work of developing tlie im
measurable resources of tlie Keystone State of tlie South
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manuka
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Ameti
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil anti the Mind.”
M'ith a corps of correspondents, numbering many of
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy be tluif
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; h
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profit;
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good ;u.
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter wi:i
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will I*
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good whitep
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched und trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, 5!
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery-.
Ter ins :
One copy, in advance J 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 00
All communications, either for tlie columns of the Pla
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mu-:
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post Offli
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volimif.-
Newspapcrs friendly to the work, throughout the Staif
W’ill confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MELICK <fc CD’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE.
Old stand of J. S. Smith k Cos.,
1145 Weal Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ aud Boys Clothing—a largo stock to -
from, suited to every- class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMEBY, RKLftIA AND BIGID
RIVEIt.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by w
Savannah, for Montgnniei y, Helma and other ’
west of Columbus, Georgia, are In tonne.l l lint by sfitri ‘
to care of
JOHN W. HO WARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Coliiliilms, Georgia, their t
will be forwarded from the Depol ol’ tlie Muscogee 1
Road to tlie Depot ol’ the Opelika and Montgomery U
at an expense, ior transportation by Dray between 1 ’ ‘ - ’
points, of
2.* (tl)ls per Ton (4000 ) lbs.
which will save them 26 rents per ton, as the Mu*. -
Kail Read Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per top
Tim Union limy Onmpiiny is amply responsible to■;
loHH or damage, as may lie ascertained by reference
Bell it Cos., Josiah Morris, and K. TANARUS, Thorn, Montg ;*
Ala. Refer, iu (’iiluiubUH,Ga., to R. Batten anil John’
Uiihc; and at Solum, Ala., to T. 11. Smith,
jul.v :;i
BACON.
•) r\ IIIIOS. choice Bacon—hog round, just recei’
-w? ) and for sale at. tiio lowest figures, by
March 16. GUNBYJkJ>
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VFINK lot of Scotch Herrings just received and 1
sule at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. CKLLA k THOM.fr
HAVANA CIGARS.
I.) |j| Ui SELECT Brands HAVANA CIO' 1
* “ “” ’ Just received on consignment, and to)
by .IT. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad Strref_
G VS FITTING.
(~4 AS FITTING In all its branches promptly utten
JT to ami warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWORTB.
Randolph St. nearly opposite tlie Post Ore