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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, I
Prepared by N* W. Seat, M. U.
L**hsuuk wUy it should Ik? uvd imsU*a<l >t any other treat- ;
tnrnt in all YVbril* tiatm:
tit.—Eoouomy of Time.— Aionly uns,-seventh
of the ordinary tune 1h rttittfrod to effect a cure.
Economy of Money.—As it c his but one
dollar. . ..
3rL - Economy of FecUng—As it saves the
KUtVerin,! of a long HickneHM and tlie treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, tbelr disagreeable operation, and the paid ot
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that lileaiant in it* effectß.
fth. Kcoiiomy of Thought.—Ah when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
u dear friend is nick.
nth. —Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject tube followed by chronic disease.
Ot he-Beon.myof litre.—As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, In a corresponding degree, all danger of a total
termination. . , ,
Other reasons might lie added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes uud persons in all condi
tions of life. . , ,
The above reasons arc more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
•o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very natural',;’ conclude th y
■vers not attacked with fever, and if so, -it was trifling
-a little co! 1, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing jf consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine hail noeffect.” ‘I lie general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common ease
as naturally as men think at nil; anil it i. net until
the individual has witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise tlie truth; and even then lie may conclude them
all very ti ifiing cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds ol cases, must
X|>eot that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as tb require particular
attention, or though sin in reducing tlie lever,
it will iigidn rise as tlie influence of the “ Ifluiil” passes
off, as tho exciting cause may atill exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such rases that 1 have given
ami frequently referto what I have called a “synopsis.”
Remark.* on Fevers lu General-
On this subject I wish to be fully understood. Hy tlss
term “fevers,” i comprehend all febrile affections to
which tho human frame is subject, including small i>ox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and liabils, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yot all arc distinguished by the same, general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tlie circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of lient, dryness of the skin,
debliity, Ac.
To show Hint 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from tho celebrafod l’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, wliobc work on tlie “ Princi
ples anil Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently itaiuluntauthority.
On page 834, he says;—“Wo hear continually, both ,n
and out of tho profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Uy the public, Typhus Fever, liraiu Fever,
bilious Fever, l’utrid Fever, bow Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gnstro-Enteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, l am persuaded that the effect upon tho
mlud 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
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied oil. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the sumo cause.”
The above is a g-eat fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would imprest on your minds tlie folly of huntiug
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be. wdl instead of any distinctcharactcr being devel
oped, so as to he properly named hy the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at tho bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cuuistauces, seasons and climates. Boar this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon he freed from uli dread of linger
ing anil dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before tlie Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as brieliy as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all ol tlie most prominent fev-'-s, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tlie sick.
/Itiles important to be observed in ull cases in using the
JVeyativc Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should bo given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
id. l’atients must bo free from ull currents of air,
(though tliero should always be free ventilation in tho
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in-
Uuouce.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins in rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4til. When the fever begins to subside, patients niiMt
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not be questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own mdural feelings, independent of all extra
neous affluences. induce them to rise or sneak; our
should any conversation lie allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, hut ho left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, ami as long as the patient detires 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.
tltb. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tlie 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 wilh a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed m cold water; either of wliirh
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DUSKS.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 yeurs, “ 6to 15 “
” “ 2 “ 5 “ “ 1” to 30
“ “ 5 lO “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
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 age frequently having
taken full doses ; but for a littlo guide, 1 have giveu the
above table, with tlie remark that, us a general rule,
children require more than adults in projsirtioit.
By observing the above directions, tho niodicibo will
bo found agreeable ill all of its effects, tlie expectations
of tlie most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My olyect in being thus particular is, that
the rail benefit ol’ tlie medicine may be obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of sucli strict ot>-
ser caucus.
Billon* or Remittent Fever.
Give a teioqioiiful 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 tlie
“ ttules. 1 ’ But should there lie prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and while giving the FluiJ “
See Synopsis.
If in any case the L evels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a athartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first jiortiou ; they must bo opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse miming 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a doable dose, or ‘two tcuspoonsfui
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—tlie pulse—has not been softened,
thus allowing the medicine bus taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water nt an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult oases, will afford relief and aid
tlie medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
(Mve two toaspooiist'nl and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more ton and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as tlie fever subside) As
the bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get mediciue to operate in tills disease
no time should be lost to get them open, give some activ.’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) mav also be
used to advantage; also, mustard to tlie extremities er
frictiou
applications to the head. Quinine may he added to tin*
‘Fluid if thought advisable. See Synojisis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus. Ship nad Pmrld
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all or one character, differing
mainly in degree, to-mg all of low grade, the pulse
small and wirj, \nt It Agonml great ttcproxif>n, there is
no practical use in separating thsm-at least so far as
ny treatment Is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will he required- still
comparatively little, a, they frequently run weeluunder
the common treatment, while wit’- this but a few days
SXST*’ ** **’“ “ ***** •
The treatment should be commenced—which „ .
immediately follow any oilier without detriment—witli
h t*a*poonful of •* Fluid'* every two hours till t
become, fnllsr or Unger volnme.thenTo KtS
liioe in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides, j
In bad cast)*, from Queu to aye grain* ei a-li of quinism |
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some ‘.onto and *bmu- ;
liiut (not* luncilianfcH) nhouM he iulued tc, each do.*** 1 , llu* j
bowels should Ia: kept gently open, wad small.portions I
of some hepatic should bo given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. The patient
should 1.0 sustained hy nourishing and nmdlagenous
drinks—such as ore in common use in such eases.—
V hero tlie skin is very dry, spungiug tk suvlaco as di
rected j„ bilious fever, will ho found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all eases [
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, hung
or Winter Fever.
(live a tcaspuoiiful of the. “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction ol boueset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boueset tea should b* giveu warm till iho violent
symptoms are allayed, or tlie patient is relieved ; then
colil; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ot
tlie kind, to be applied over tho seat ot paiu; keep tlie
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases ure attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, tin: treatment
differs hue little from that ot’ common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn tlie “name,” whether it is one nr tho
other, or wither, as they all commence with Jt rer, but
treat It at onoe; govern tlie fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minila, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make tlie assertion, tiiat small pox, if treated as
1 direct, wilt, be rut short; attended with hut little erup
tion; little or no lotting, and that there is necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will Htakc
not only my reputation, but all that I hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that id’
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
You may abate tlie force of tlie eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, tlie 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 coses that occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
(live a teaspoon I'll I or more, according to tho urgency
of the case, witli a dose of suits or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until tile l'eversub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. W hen the throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may he used, and the
iurface bathed, us thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on bis tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when it was given iu teaspoonful doses retry hoar, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wot the throat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tlie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, ns to seem
to he of littlo consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as lot g as tlie fever continues, us in other cases.
Tho bowels of course should be attended to.
lu connection with this subject, I 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 tlie happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at oace hy a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if nut
the most so of uny medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
rcluxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet tho system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense the treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Elective Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may bo or ought to he called, it should lie giveu
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot bo ex
pected to control nil organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be ramoved in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these soliuld be given while
giving the “ Fluid,” and iu connection witli it, when
occasiou requires, as 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 tlie fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tho bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tho first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie (lose; 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,
n mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tlie part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ico water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water nt an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tho medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble; if tho patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, lu 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 tlie stomach
to do any good; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlio stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give tlie “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“Fluid” at tlie same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will bo astonished nt the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
whon using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz :
t nlliartics.—Articles thatpurge or operate on tlie
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, mid many pills, iintibilious, Ac.; anythin”
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 hy the different schools
for this purpose will answer when used in connection
with tlie “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tlie third, podophylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take liis choice and he suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
iu* quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
sei in- thoroughwort is one of tlie best used in levers
Astringents.—Such as check tho action of the
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not pt-operly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.— Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tho best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn. Ac., the essences are all more
er less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry initiating fovera, though many others are generally
used, hut the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “din* !
phoretie,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative than known in the materia medico.
I shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of n trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Paclcetaltip Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates •
Me. the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
Wo took passage on the pnoketship Duchess d’Orlenns
Capt llntton. then lying in the port of Havre. France’
ami bound for New York. She sailed on the Pth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge,Dr. N. W. Seat,with
anew remedy of Ills own, which he calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, witli which ho seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing i
in a very short time. [
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there were about eighty cases ofsmnli p* x.'some fever’
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what wo saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. IVe never before
beard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness nud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A Crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox and fever on board, and not a death’ Tlie
fart speaks for itself.
Sigued,
K- P- Kauri, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G.Fabhi. “ “ “ “
J. A. OkNorhandv, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DeNormaxuv, East Liverpool. Ohio,
n,. . , Cabin Passengers. :
Tho Above ntatemont is correct.
W. S. Huttox, Commander.
v , .... W)t, Maßstox. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
a- ... . N. W. Seat, M. D.
4W“ Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure ;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR TUI] PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever uud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other 1 ntermittcut and Remittent Fevers; also ol
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom!; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
arid Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other terms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MA.XiA.KUA. OH 3MIIASMA..
fI'JIESE diseases are common to many localities of the
United Mates; hut Wherever they prevail, North,
South, Unit or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasuial cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sox, constitution and habits of the sufferers; hut as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the hove of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cuuse 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 lands, is tho 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 tlie unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralize# the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected hy it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any hut tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
in its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, aud when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent tiie accession of
General Debility and Niglit Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; formers, me
chanics, and all laboring people maybe using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
front ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since tho introduction of tho 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 the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects are superadded
to tlie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
Oil tliis account ague sufferers should he 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 q proof that the Remedy is not only valuablo
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
Tlie lollowing certificate from one ol’ the most celebrated
chemists in tlie United States lias 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, aud 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 i. a stubborn faat, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relievo 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
tliis Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of diseaso is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine lie taken in advance.
This is ow'ing to tho diseases being produced by one and
tlie samo cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves l>y the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie 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 jirecede this medi
ciue by a mild cathartic or iintibilious purgative. Tlie
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must me taken
or tlie operation of tlie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution. — ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
l shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them iu
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained iu the apartment.
Tliis mode of exhibiting tlie Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tho
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cuke” blown in tho
glass, and on the outside wrapper is tlie name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tlie
signature of tho 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. Those
will bo considered sufficient.
Prepared mid sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, ISSO. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH lvltx REM EDY.
Mailt by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON &. CO.,
UAYE received the appointment from the proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medieino that has created sucli an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Chorry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of tlio Yellow Josiunine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in tliis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies lor Diseased Lungs, under tlie titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers hy
way of advertisements. My object in writing tliis note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Ural t'se In Pulmonary Diseases. Imn conscious that in
so doing. 1 am acting most unprofessionally.nnd derogu
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioner* 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 hy Pliysieians.
J. M. Maitland, M. I>.
Gallatin, Mr**.. May 1. 1855.
O. 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have giveu vour Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased” with its ef
fects; better tbau any other article l ever met with. I
would Ih> pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. and.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tills medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to oil irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to iuiv other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
ali lie found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Congh Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned liv. approved of. and recommended by the leading
Pliysieians ot New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tlie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. er anything else now extant.
#*ftPrioe —One Dollar n Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A- CO, Columbus, Ga.,
„ Only agents for this county.
February 6.
great triumphs
and
UN PARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE, j
ou
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain ns a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855. _
HAVING noticed tho certificate of chemical analysis
given by tlio celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for 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 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be ail that
tho proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Prosd'l of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fee e from l-'ever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied‘her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took iu all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, tln-ro is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
JO Hot ties Perform TO Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames k HaHjday for another half gross of
your l-'ovcraud Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because w hen I 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 ail satisfied. I had one case
of t’liill Fever where it run four days, but tbc man came
to see me on the sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bodies Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerriugton.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of F’ever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases tuay be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bodies Perforin 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. I give it to them at first,
l if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bot tle 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 me as soon as you can—there
never lias been tvs much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
•A I Bodies Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Du. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the F’evcr
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, aud in spite of tli - 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 jut- m -diettie the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in tlie habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Win. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and iu
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Botmsboro,
Mtl. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days 6ince she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been in the practico
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
my sc 11 and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R„ Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Your Ague Cure lias overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. ‘ \\\ A.HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CURE, w-hich is being intro
duced rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tlie United States, Canadas, Ac. Tlie eminent cliem
ist. Dr.-7. R. Chilton, of New- York, certifies to its per
iect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tho Fever and Ague *r not. just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers arc those w-lio a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will lie noticed that tlie letters
ot which I publish su h immense quantities are always
now and late datos—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove tlie factofjt greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The Crowning Cilory
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 sen.
sons, not a man woman or child iu the United Stateß
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from (ho atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving lu-w life and strength to all
wlto.se constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor ntid de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. KHQDES, Proprietor Providence, 1! I
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus.
Ga., only agents.
Kivlin, Thpuins it'Co, ure Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A- Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAQtSL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only lv
N. W. SEAT, M. New Y”orli,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tlie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is clmaged to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
lIEMOVAh,
HOTCHKISS, FENNEE & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, At*.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vcsey Street, tear of the Astor
House, NKYV YORK.
New York. January 1. 1850.
KIVLIN. THOMAS & to.
n AYE ordered from New York a full supply of the
- “>ot extraordinary medicine of the age. ‘
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested tocallearlv
February 5. ’
— ■
11. B. THOMPSON & CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia,
Wholesale ami Retail llcaler
CtOOKIN’G STOVES ol all sizes and various (4. ki
; patterns; FORCE ami LIFTING PbMPS.BKjVv
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittaniu and i'htii
iidied Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN ANO SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly _
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE?'”
P|7]llS House is located on Lookout ,
JL Mountain, at an elevution of t lii r- A _ ‘'i
t.v two hundred feet, presenting a see -
ncry not surpassed by any in tlie l !|li Mil l
ted States, and an atmosphere | urt |
auil salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, i. nm, HlH i
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural aecnery. c a!l
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKGf'j-
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATIJ;
ill abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as good t?
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only live mil,,,
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks m,.
always in readiness to convey visitors and their baggus,
toils summit, where their imaginations will be till?
met and tlieir wants well cared for.
The Houso will be opened on the Ist of,)uno, and (•]„*.
ed Ist of October.
GKO. W. ASIIBURN, Proprietor.
April 22, 1856. L. M. ANBLKY, Superintendent.
THIRD AND HAST CALI,
ROIL THE SEASON.
riMIE undersigned is closing out his entire STAI'Q
J_ and FANCY FRY GOODS at greatly reduced piic, i
to make room l’or a Fall and Winter Stock. The stort ‘
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, sucli ,
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other Km
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marlin
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses;,Tabl,
Damask; Brown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy and L’.laik
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jnckonet an-l
Swiss Muslins: Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs; Col- -
lars and Sleeves; Edging arid Inserting; Laces; Fringes;
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just re
ccived. Call and look through the stock and feci asstij.
ed the prices 1 am now asking will induce you to buy
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street
■Tuly2f
STEWART, GRAY &■ CO.,
rrtAKE this method of notifying tlieir friends and in*
JL tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groceries *
to Messrs.
REDD, DHEEH fc CO.,
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our old
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every <le>.
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and am
of our friends and former patrons. We take great plea
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and iv.
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Waveliouse and Commission Business,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our tiiuli
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION fit'.
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satistke- j
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1850. lm
m, COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PARLOR 3TOVES.[p4
TIHV W2VHE. pppjl
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 Wakuanted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
11. M. ALDWORTII.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. . dOin
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La.
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tlie busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, cun-/’ >
tinuesthe business of cleaning, bleaching, nd
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEK
FOR ISSG.
7TUIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
JL will commence with tlie January number.
In thus formally'announcing the Prospectus fur the
Fourth Volume, we have hut 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 the Plant
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history ol 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; aud we hereby assure our reader!,
emphatically, that in future tlie Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by the first day of each mouth.
Flushed with victory in tlie 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 nc
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 tlio Society, that tlie Planters ami
1-armors, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ev
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of tho Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency inn.)
be unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manutii
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil anrt tlie Mind.”
With a turps of correspondents, numbering many i-l
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons on
the first ot eacli mouth, to their entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy be their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: he ’
cause there is do reading matter published to tlie tvciki
so innocent, and at the same time so practically prelim
ble in all tlie walks of life as that obtained in a good ngri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter wiil
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will k
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white]*
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim :
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained. ■- \
heretofore, by ugeiitleuian of practical experience, M--
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms s
Ono copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 (Hi
All communicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, must -
be addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Dockland Pest Office ,
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.-- I
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the St :
will confer a fuvor by copying the Prospectus.
__Oui- exchanges will please direct to Dockland, Ala.
MBIiICK x. CO’S*
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS and Boys Clothing—a large stock to select
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in i-verv variety
October 22. ly J
MONTGOMEItY, SELMA AND uiGili
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by wav
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other nliu 1
west of Columbus, Georgia, ore informed that byslnpnii -
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, tlieir gome j
will lie forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Bud
Itond to the Depot ol'tlio Opelika and Montgomery Bon---
ut an expense, for transportation by Dray between tin- 1
points, of
... 73 lcr Ton (3900) lbs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the Mum -
n., 8 contractors charge one dollar per ton
llie Union Dray Company is amply responsible for-id
on < ’ r ‘ ,lllli age, us may be ascertained by reference ‘
Bi ll A Uo„ Josish Morris, and ft. T. Thom, Montgonien
Ala. Befer, in Columbus. Ga., to 11. Patten and John 1
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith
ily 81 ~
bacon.
HDDS, choice Bacon—liog round, just reecu 1 j
—"A and for sale at tho lowest figures by
March 15. GUNBY A <”
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VI- INI. lot of Scotch Herrings just received and 11,1 I
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. _ CELLA & THOMAS
HAVANA CIG \ itS.
I*) nor I BELECT Brands HAVANA CIO W ’
1 ’ just received 011 consignment, ands- r
J. T. SCOTT.
Mav 18 - _ 141 Broad Street j
...... G VS fitting.
I ** * i’INU in all its branches promptly att* u
Va to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDIVOKTB
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Offi*