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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Seal, M. I*.
heasoni why it should t>c used instead of any oilier treat
me lit in all Febrile alftctwni •
Ut— Economy of Time.— As only vruwventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
art... Economy of .Honey.—As it c ,sts but one
doll dr. „ _ , .. ..
3rd.—Economy of Feeling —As it saves the
■raftering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the anuoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain ot
long confinement; hut little of‘ho fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its est cts.
4th. Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth. — Ecoutimy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to bo followed by chronic disease.
6 th.—Economy of Life.— As the cure isefft cted
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger ot a tatal
termination.
Other reasons might he added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all Condi
tioiiH 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 (tls lirst adminis
tered.
As tliis remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, In all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons tail scarcely realize ttint they hail
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tin y
wor-i not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—lt could have been
nothing of consequence—it would liavp passed off with
out anything—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impiession on the subject of fever Is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally ns men think at all; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many cases that he can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very flitting cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause mav still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that J have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “synopsis.”
Remarks on Etvers In Uencrab
On this subject 1 wish to he fully understood. Jly the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, uud ill quite dissimilar constitutions
and liahilK, they of course differ considerably in tln ir
development uiul exhibit n variety of forms or types;
yet ail are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency In the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skill,
debility, Ac.
To simw i bat I am not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advance. I quote from tlu> celebrafcd Prof. ‘J'. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a textbook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardauthority.
On page 834, ho says:—“We hear continually, both in
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Drain Fever,
Hilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full us particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic. Adynamic, Castro-Enteric, ami
so forth. Now. admitting Hint fever shows itself under
various forms, 1 am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is hud and hnrtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe ior a disease according to its mime. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
flint can bo relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, oven tlio most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would imprest on your minds the folly of bunting
up or troubling yourself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once ns hereafter directed, and you
toill be well instead of any distinctcharacter 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 oases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear lb is in mind,
mid treat at ouce without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon bo freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
us briefly as pos ; ble the proper course to be pursued in
ul! of tlio most prominent fevers, though the “ Kules”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tlio sick.
Knits important to hr observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should he given in throe or four times its own
quantity of water, and limy lie sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must lie free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in the
sick room.) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be tlio ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or tukc'uny exercise whatever,
till their awn 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 nil intents and purposes.
sth. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentiluily, and as 1 tig as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simplu decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties umy prefer or patients desire.
6th. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias 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 faro and
breast maybe bathed iu cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OP DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 * “ l2 to 30 “
<* “6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over llfteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require us much as young, or t'"wo in the prime of life;
nor females, as a genera l rule, as much as males.
There is no particular enre necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults iq proportion.
lty observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in 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 beuetit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Hilious or Kemltteot Fever.
Uive a teaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till tlie fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes tlio whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth ill the
“ Kules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to ut once, and while glviug the “ Fluid.”
See Syuopsis.
If in any case the b wels are particularly constipated
or conflned, give a . iihartic (see auxiliaries) wltli the
first portion ; they must 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 teuspoonsful
may be giroll a; .lrst with advantage, um( even repeated
In two hours —if it—the pulse—has uet been softened,
thus showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful ami repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full ntnl soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subside!. As
the bowels arc generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active’
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; euemas (injections) may also be
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
“ Fluid’’ 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, witlt a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so fir as
my treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required • still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
| the common treatment, while with this but a few days
I will lie necessary at longest to establish a permanent
f convalescence.
The treatment should lie commenced—which may
immediately follow any other without detriment with
a teaspoonful of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pntse
becomes fuller or larger | n volume, then to be continued
>nce In six or eight hours till tho fever entirely subsides.
In bad cas<js, from three to five grains each of quinine j
and caps'xum (Cayenne pepper) or some-tonic and stiniu- ;
hint (hi e auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. Ihe
bowels should lie kept gently open, and small portions ■
of some hepatic should lie given occasionally, even !
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient |
should be sustained by nourishing and uiucilagenous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases,— ,
W hero the skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected in bilious fever, will he louml advantageous.
Tonics should he used during convalescence, in all cases ;
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Given teaspoonful oi the “Fluid” every tw’o hours,
with a wine-glassful ofa strong decoction ol lioneaet; or
half the quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boueset tea should be given warm till tlie violent
symptoms are allayed, or tiie patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the seal of pain; keep tlio
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, ltubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As ail of these diseases are attended with fever, whicli
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ ntt/tie,” whether it is one or tlie
other, or neither, as they all commence with fece.r, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will ho lio
trouble; there will he but tittle eruption even iu small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will lie cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. (Jn this 1 will Htuko
not only my reputation, but ail that X hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; ttiut_of
Prof. B atson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, mid
keep down, it is believed, the number qf the, pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
he done. 1 nave not only proven it may be,, but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship, hue the account appended.
Give a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of Hie case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once iu two hours if necessary, until the ieversub—
sides—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should lie given and repeated sufficiently to keep
tlio fever under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may bo used, and tiie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on tlie ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could sw allow,
when it was given in teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tlie swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment iu about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best yaryle iu all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tlio
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to be of little 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 iu a Short time. I t should be re
peated as long ns the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
Iu connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of tlie Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlio labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must he tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by 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 tlie ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well us the circulatory.
It will not forco sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee 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 ruses. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to he called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when sueli exist, must be removed iu 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 in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will tiien more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then he lost. As the‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due tlio fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bow’eis are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) witli the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tlie dose; if attended
witli diarrhoea, give something known to ho good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tiie
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard piaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tlio head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, witli great suffering, spongo or bathe tlie
whole surface witli water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlio medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; it tlie patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, 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 goad; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at tlie same time as directed, and success w ill
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have econ. aud then you will bo astonished at tlie ease
witli which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know wliat is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about w hat is uscrl. 1 have found uo such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz :
Cat hart les.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be goodforsuch purposes.
lleputtcg. —Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with thu “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.’
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Hone
ser or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of tho
bow els, lsrudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tho essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Klectric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic.’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia medica.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packet skip Duelirsg D'Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, tho undersigned, certify to tho following, viz—
We took passage on the packetahip Duchess d'Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying iu the port of Havre. France
and bound for New York. Sbe sailed on the Oth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the smail
pox broke out among tho emigrants, They were all
treated liy the physician in charge, Dr. N. W. Scat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
trie Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
Freni what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
hoard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on hoard, and tiof ,i drathl Tho
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. P. Karri, 8-i Pearl street. New York.
K. G.Kabki. “ “
.b A. DeNormaxdt, Beaver county, Pnn.
1. A. PkN'ormandy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
. Cabin Passengers.
I ho aboY© stutoTuont is correct.
W. S. nuTTOJf, Couimauder.
. Wm. Marston, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
a _ .., , N. W. Skat. M. D.
•tM* Address orders to
0. W WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure ;
Or Antidote to Malaria;
I’OU THE I'KEVKNTION AND CUIIE
1 Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
liilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom!; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fewer, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
SSOU\. X.ARIA OK MIASMA,
ri MIK.SE uiseasesare common to many localities of tlie
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they ull equally spring Rom tlie
same iuiasuial cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution aud habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle bus its opposite,
and lor 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 lauds, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son UoaLiug iu the atmosphere,causing diseasetoall who
breathe it. iu accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is iu tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tlie Natural Antidote to Maluria,
wliicli neutralizes the ;ioison whenever it conics in con
tact with it, even in tlie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, uud thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tlie following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly cheek 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 tlie direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all tlio distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when tlie disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent tlie accession of
General Debility ami Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other np*de
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 bo banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using tills arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations iu perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tlie sickly season,
which is often to them tlie 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 aud
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
tlio most candid minds, because all (he resources cf
science had been taxed in vain to subduo 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, sueli as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, aud when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their poisonous effects ire superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should bo particularly
careful about using any secret F'ever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tlie makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken with perfect safety, even w hen it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire 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 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn Diet, 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 tlie one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves l>y tlie timely use
of tliis preventive, aud not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished I’hysician 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 autibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tiie object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free tlio biliary passoues. Remember that where
thi i necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tin* operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, I and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tho air watted 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 in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the 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 the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For stile in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1556. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamine
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, 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 Sit—The public generally are fully aware of i lu>
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills. Plasters. Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one thut contains articles of
Beal lsciu 1 ‘ulnwnary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most unprofessfoniilly. and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners ot Mediciuc, I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians. “ *
.1. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss.. May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial aud am well pleased with its ef
fects: better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully.
W. M. Mason. M. D.
Tills 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 as a dissolv. nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedv.it w ill
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
haa stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians of Now York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better titan any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
Asti''Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus, Os,,
February 6 Dnly “(tents for this county.
great triumphs
A XI)
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE, |
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1805.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by tlie celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to Bend to Dr.,Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to bo all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague fox- Twelve Years !
Providence, June. 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for tlie last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt tlio perniar
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Pert'oi-in 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1555.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just scut
an order to Ames A Halliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. Ithassold like “Hot Cakes,”
ami 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
lias sold, is because a hen 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mil. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a largo
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 he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but t took tlie responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the art icle I wish you would forward me one gross of
tlie 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 me a
receipt. Ship tiie cure*:u me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
•
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. 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 u immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHItOP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, a rift in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal i : 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 ‘diciue the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
TIIGMAS 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 the habit of putting medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Shnrpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to he good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsberro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. .T. 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 since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used tho 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 iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G.SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Y’our Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just culled
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every’ town and village
in tho United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R.Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will be noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether tliev would more than
iillany newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tle Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
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 tho 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 by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMEV. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos. Columbus,
Gn., mill/ agents.
KivlJn,Thomas A"Co. arc Distributing AgentH for tliu
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. & Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.’ sell at
tlio very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DAN FORTH itIOGEI, ~
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
Ity which the too positive condition of the system railed
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL,.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &c.
Also, agents and dealets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGAILS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, t ear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1. 1856.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CCL
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the nge,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will !*■■ in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
D. B. THOMPSON &. CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ’
CIOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various efc v
) patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS Kjr
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plan
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
riMUS House is located on Lookout
X Mountain, at an elevation oftliir
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- fig ~, u?
nery not surpassed by any in tlie Uni-iiii[M|Mi| j
ted States, and an atmosphere nun FfTfrfflTi
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure,
comfort, beauty and grandeur ofa natural seciiery. a .
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKuiT
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATKi;
in abundance, is found, and CliA 1,1 BEATE, as goiwh.
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five m || (|
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hacks an
always in readiness to convey visitors and their liag W|[ ,
to its summit, where their imaginations will be tm;,
mot and their wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, and ,1,
ed Ist of October.
GEO. IV. ASHBURN, Proprietor.
April 22,1856. L. M. ANSEEY, Superintendent
THIRD AND LAST CALL
for the season.
rpilE undersigned is closing out his entire SIAM-
X and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced pii tl “
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. The stoii
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such i
Bleached and Brown Domestics ; Calicoes and other hi
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marl!
rougli Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tui
Damask ; Brown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy and i!l a
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackonet an
Swi.-s Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs: tv;
lars and Sleeves; Edgingand Inserting; Laces; Fringe
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just i
ceived. Call and look through the stock and feel ussur
cd tire prices I am now asking will induce you to buy
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 164 Broad Street.
July2‘p
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rytAKE this method of notifying their friends amicus-
X tomers that they have sold their Stock of Groceries
to Messrs.
REDD, DREER tfc CO.,
who will in future conduct their business at our el, I ;
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish everyde* i
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to tlieir customers and mu
of our friends and former patrons. We take great phi
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and re
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue tlie
Warehouse ami Commission Business,
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now 1 give our uinii
videil attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION lit•
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac
tion to all who may favor us with tlieir patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lrn
*, COOKING, OFFICE,
l&X-K AND PARLOR STOVES.rf^N^
Hk|b|L tin ware.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &t. |
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale at
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Jolt W ork in general,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWOIITII.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dßm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-nN .
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andyigj
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE
FOR 185 G.
THE F’ourtli Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few r 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- j
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history off
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and reader*
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall is
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition 4
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of tire first Annual Fair of the Alabama State
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take no
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tin
highest liicho of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Ed-tor and proprietor, and
by the members of the Society, tiiat the Planters ami
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama's only (ei
elusive!}-) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ala
bama. State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency ma;
be unfettered in the great work of developing the in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manufc
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Ameri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve the Soil and the Mind.’*
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many ei
tho 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 tlu-i
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: be
cause there is no reading matter published lo the world
so innocent, and nt tlie same time so practically profit#
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good np'i
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by the first day of tho month. It will 1*
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pi
per, with new aud fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained,
heretofore, by agentlemnn of practical experience, M-
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms i
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 Ou
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 0 -
All communicaiions, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, mud
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post OffiM-
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume.—
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the Stai'-,
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MELICK & CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
125 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ aud Boys Clothing—a large stock to select
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND BIGBV
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way -
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other <da- -
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by snrppii -
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their g,
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Hail
Road to the Depot of tin, Opelika and Montgomery 15<>nd.
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between the---
points, of
75 cents pci- Ton (2000) lbs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as the Muscogee
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per ton 1
1 lie Union Dray Company is amply responsible for si
loss or damage, as may bo ascertained by reference ’
Bell A Cos., Josiah Morris, and it. T. Thom, Montgomery
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga„ to R. Patten and John 1
Ruse; and nt Selma, Ala., to T. 11. Smith.
July 31 if
BACON.
m) i-\ IIIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just rerei’ 1
smi’ J and for sale at the lowest figures. l,y
March 15. GUNBY A CO
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and
- at 42 Broad street, by
February 6, CELLA & THOMAS.
HAVANA CIGARS.
lO AAfl SELECT Brands HAVANA CIGAI’
-* ‘ just received on consiguinent. and t‘--r ’
by J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad Stre- t
GAS FITTING.
CN AS FITTING in all its branches promptly attend-
JT to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. &c. Ac.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDWORTH
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post Off-