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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, I
Prepared toy N. W. Seat, !>•
Hensons why it should ho unod instead ol any other treat- (
meht in all Febrile affectionh :
ini Economy of Time.— Ah only one-seventh
of tlid ordinary time in required toeflect a cure.
> /i(!.*-Fconomy of Money* —Aa it Costs but one
dollar. __ ... I
3rd*— Economy of I* eellttg*AH it haven the
wittering of a long •icknoas ami the consequent treat
ment ; tiie annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, ami the pain ol
long confinement; but little of the fluid being uecewary,
ami that pleaaant iu its effects.
fill. —Economy of Thought.—As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
• xisting, respecting febrile affections; particularly w hile
a dear friend is sick.
rah.—Economy of Healtto* —As the system
is not reduced, ami consequently rucked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Otto*—Economy of Life* —As the cure is effected
before ami without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger ol a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes ami persons in all condi
tions of life. _, ..
The above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the iuimedi.itu treatment on the first a*tack, but will
apply with oquul force to cases which have been sillject
eil to or have bis’oinc reduced, conespondinq ot course
*.o tho naturo of the case at the time it in brut adminis
tered.
An tliirt remedy give. so prompt, effectual and perma
mint rebel, in ail ordinary canon, whan iirtcd soon after
the attack, person, can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally coneludu they
were not attacked with fever, mid if so, “it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed oO with
out anything—that medicine had noetlect. The general
impression on the sutyuct oftfeverisaueh, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common ease
as naturally as men tiling at all; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many eases that he can tally
realize tho truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very trilling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful iu 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.id in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the iulluence of the “ fluid” passes
oil, ne the exciting cause may still exist, it is to guard
against disappointment in sueii cases that I have given
and frequently refer to wliut 1 have culled a “ synopsis.”
Remark, on Fever. In General*
On tliiH subject I wish to be fully understood, liy tbu
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including email jinx
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitution,
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a vari ty of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tlio circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural f e
quoncy in the pulse, seiisu of beat, dryness id’ the skin,
debility, Ac.
‘l'o show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated I’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the ** Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standardauthority.
On page 8;u. he says:—"We hear continually, liotli in
nnd out of the profession, different species of fever spie
ken of. Ity the public, Typhus Fever, llrain Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to tho full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Ga*tro-Knteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that invar shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon tho
mind of all tliits sub-division, is bad and hurtful, it
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to its name.. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and I would impress on your minds tho folly of hunting
up or troubling youiself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once ns hereafter directed, and you
wilt be well instead of nny distinct character being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of the sick, iu hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, but as cases may have be
come developed before the ” Fluid” iH given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as brielly as possible tiie proper course to bo pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though tho “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will bo amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
liules important to be. observed in all cases in using the
Negative, Electric Fluid.
. Ist. It should be givon In three or four times Its own
quautity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d- Patieuts must lie free from ail currents of air,
(though there should always bo l'reo ventilation in tho
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its iu
tluenco.
ad. 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 the cuso under any
circumstances.
4th. When tiie fever la-gins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not lie questioned as to their wauls or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
tith. Should patients experience any- oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, •• 6to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ 1” to 30 “
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ ”0 to 50 “
“ 3 “ 16 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 tiie prime of life;
nor females, us a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it so
children—those of ten year* of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide. 1 Imve given the
above table, witli tiie remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, tiie medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effects, the exportations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is. that
the full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
uot on account of any actual necessity of such strict els
servances.
Hi lions or Kriiiiltrut Fever.
Give a teasponful of •• Fluid” (see rule Ist) unco in
two hours, till file fever is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment in ill! simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth ill the
“Rules.” But should there lie prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, nnd while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If ill any case the h wels are'particularly constipated
or confined, give a u hurtle (see auxiliaries with the
first portion ; they nr lbe opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse mulling 110 or
upwards, nnd the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or ‘two teaspoonsfiil
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—tin* pulse—bus not bocu softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
w-ator, ill those difficult cases, w ill afford relief and aid
tho medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two toa.se -oustul and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full amt soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to bo discontinued as the fever subside* As
the bowels are generally confined, ami it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
bo 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; enemas (injections) mav also be
used to advantage; aiso, mustard to the extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may lie add.si 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 a R 0 f a low grade, the pu’ *
small and wiry, with age oral great depression, there is
uo practical use in separating them—at least so far as
my treatment is concerned In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will he required- still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks u n , “
the co,nm ° n treatment, while with this but a f,. w ,i MVH
c w o"vXcrr y at lonKeßt ,o pstni>,ish p-r.£Xt
imTliSi* t T*f 8houl(i be commenced—whieh nmv
immediately follow an y other without detriment— w ith
ft teaspoon Ail of “Fluid*’ every two hours, till the miise
rncoTn six’ ersiaht**, 8 ” in ,T? lumo ’ then to be continue,l
>nco in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides
In bad owes, from three to five K ains eacti of quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne, pepper) o’ some tonic and stimu
lant (see anxiliarii s) Should lie v Wed to each dose. Tlio
bowels should be kept gently o’ hui, and small portions
of Home hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should lx, very loose. The patient
should lm sustained by no'urishing and nmcilagcnous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surface us di
rected in bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, iu all cam s
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teaspoonful of the “fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boneset; or
half the quantity may lie given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should bo given warm till tlio violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be applied over the scat of pAi; keep tlio
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
At. all of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
in fact is tiie most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “name,,” whether it is one or tiie
oi lier, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at on r •; govern tiie fever and there will be no
trouble; there will be bid little, eruption even in small
]sx. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will he regarded w ith ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
) direct, will be. cut short; attended witli hut little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its miming its ordinary course. On this 1 will slake
not only my reputation, bnt u.i that I hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, I have good authority; that of
prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
” Von may abate the force of tho eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tiie admission that it may
be done. 1 nave not only proven it maybe., hut bus
been done in numerous coses that occurred on board
ship. .See the account appended.
Give a teuspoonfui or more, according to tlio urgency
of tlio case, with a doso of salts or castor oil; repeat tlio
Fluid once in two hours it necessary, until tho fever sub
sides—'.lumgli one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should bo giveu and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tiie ordinary gargles may be used, and tiie
surface bathed, as thought advisalile.
In one case, on tiie ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and Caucus were so much swollen that tiie patient could
not swallow or speak, and ho was cured by dropping tiie
Fluid on liis tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when ii was given in teaspootiful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle, in all such cases.
Puerperal or Child bed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with 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 tiie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time, it should he re
peated as long as the f-ver continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In counectionwith this subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which,’ if regarded by
tlio ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tho happy effect of tho Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tho labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will ho 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 formally of the ills of females, if not
tho most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tiie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of tiie nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep liko opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet tho 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
moat us much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for ail cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue ami
control it under all circumstances, without regard to tlio
name, it may he or ought to tie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these soliuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then moro readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlio
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or intliiiniuation, apply somo stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tiie part; if
violent pain iu the head, apply cold water, ico water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bailie
the feet iu hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry ami hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tho saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; it’ the patient ln been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
levels, in alounco of fever or when indicated: also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must lie
allayed before any medicine will remain on tiie stomach
to do any goad; 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 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 tiie
“Fluid” at tho same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will be astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant l>y
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about w hat is used. I have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, nnd to he fully understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of modi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Aal hurtles.—Articles that purge or operate on tho
bowels, stieh as eastor oil. salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, autibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good forsucli purposes.
lit pa t irs.—Anything known to act on tho liver
partieularly, portal circulation anil secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer wheu used in connection
with tho “Fluid” or while the system is under its in-
Ulienee. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopliyliin—tlio fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; cacti may take his choice and be sue
cosstul.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots ami bitter herbs. Bone
set or tliorougliwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of tho
bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite tlio
system. Capsicum (Cayenne popper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tiie 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 Electric Fluid is a licCer “dia
phoretic,” ••anodyne.” “diuretic.” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in tile materia medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list"of proofs
depending mainly on tiie results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pnckctshlp Duchess O’Orleans.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
We took passage on the pnoketship Duchess d'Orleans
Capt llutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France
and bound for New Voi k. She sailed on the tqh of Aui
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, ltr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of his own. which ho calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over tlio disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured witli uiiu
suni promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on the oc
casion. posst ssc-s inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled w ith
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
smallpox and fever on hoard, and not a d,.dh> t?i
fact speaks for itself.
Signed.
K- I*. Fabri, 84 Rear! street, New York.
E. G. Kauri, “ “ , < “
and. A. DsNorhanhy, Heaver c equity, I Van.
I. A. DkXqum vxdy, East Liverpool. Ohio.
, , Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Hutton, Commander.
.... Wm. Mabstpv. F'irst Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
. ... , N. W. Seat, M. D.
•wtJ Address orders to
O. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle-! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure; I
On Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other intermittent atul Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom) ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
uml .lail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all oilier forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAIjAIYXA. Old MIASMA.
ritJIE.SE diseases are common to many localities of the
JL United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tlio
same miaxmul cause. The great variety oisymptoins ami
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and liubits of tiie sufferers; but us the
cause is tiie same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Jiy the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is tiie same in character and effect; is a poi
son flouting in the atmosphere,causing diseasetoall who
breuflie it. In accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tho unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tho preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tine Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it conn s in con
tint with it, even in tiie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it oi its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to lie entirely new, and un
known to any but tho 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 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 tiie system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
Geuerul Debility nnd Night sweats,
which so often follow tiie administration of other mede
dues. Tiie patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use F’ever and Ague may bo banished from
every family and class iu tiie community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may lie using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURB in every part of
tlio United States, its success lias 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 dale of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all i lie resources of
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat 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, Sulicine, Ac.
Tiie effects of these are sometimes worse than tho disease
they subdue, aud when aueh remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir poisonous effects are superadded
to tlio poor sufferer's first complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should bo 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 tlieir 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 tlicit it is
also
Worthy of Public Confide lice,
Because of its
Singular and Kutirc Harmlessness,
Tiie following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ F’evei
and Agile 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 I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist,”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not 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.
Tiie entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
tliis Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one an.i
the same cause, aud therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
F’ull directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or tiie operation of tiie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—Tn certain specified cases, pour
tlio contents of one or moro bottles of tlio Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,) and place them in
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.
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 tiie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown iu the
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is tlio name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tlio
signature of the propiituir. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The RELIANCE FOR ITS SUCCESS IS ENTIRELY UPON ITS
ACTUAL merits, wherever introduced nnd used. Tlics.
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
F’or sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1556. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
.1. S. PEMBERTON & to.,
nAY’E received tiie appointment from tiie proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman's Cherry Expectorant,
tiie medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tain* tho active medical qualities of the Yellow Jcsantine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Burk, and many other
valuable ingredients tliut render it fur better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1555.
Dear Sir—The public generajly are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, A,that are
daily brougiit to tlieir notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce tiie public, or ut least those
who are afflicted, lo use ono that contains articles of
Heal XTte in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. I am acting most nnprofessionally, ami derogu
torily to tiie interests of Medical Science and tiie regular
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to YVoodnian's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of tiie usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. I).
Gallatin. Miss.. May 1, 1855.
O. O. Woodman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met w itli. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Reportfully.
W. YI. Mason, M. ]).
This preparation Inis attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended i( s tlsc p or
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties a* a dissolv, nt
and its soothing power to all irritntions of the throat,
w ill probably be preferred to any other offered to the
piddle. As ail appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also lie found excellent, it* natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers iu proper tone.
Remember that this ia the only Cough Medicine that
has Btood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians ot New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tiie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
tfzF'Priee —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
.. . Only agents for this county.
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
OH
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS 1
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, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. K. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver 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 I can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents,
EDWARD S. IVHEATON,
Fresd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
llal tiie Ague for Twelve Years 1
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tho illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre efrom Fever and
Ague a mouth at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health aud strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tiie cure.
C. A. P. MASOF', Apothecary.
TO Bottles Perforin TO Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
yoiuF’everand Ague Cure. It has sold like “ Hot Cukes,”
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 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, aud they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but themancaine
to see me on the sixtli day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perforin 2 1 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tiie box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent lis has all been sold and created a large
demand tor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Ycrrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have u bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perforin X 9 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; hut 1 took the responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as l am almost out
of the article l w ish you would forward me one gross of
the Lotties, if you see proper to do so, aud I will be
punctual iu payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tiie cure#tome as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
tiie State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dk. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias 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 ono
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
tiie uenefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment 1 adopted, my heal ; . grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not bad a single chill, aud am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur midicine the success that it merits,
1 remain truly yours,
TIIGMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will he found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted,that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms uis that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fclloio, Boomboro,
Mel. Zicpt. 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 lias been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Curo and lias uot 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 tiie 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. ]!.. Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Curo 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 slml) do all I
can in its sale. W. A. lIAYLES.
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 tlie United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent cliem
ist. Dr. J. 11. Chilton, til New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tiie 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 ho noticed that the letters
ot which I publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would moro than
fill any newspaper, and prove tlio fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tire 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 sicklv sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to nil
whoso constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and do
cility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
.TAME’S, A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
(n.. only agents. ’
Kivlin,Thomas A'Co, are Distributing Agents for tho
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos., will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Co.'sell at
toe very lowest prices.
JAMKS M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH A NAGEL
Mill 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
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
ltE'lOV.lh.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &o.
Also, agents and dealets in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1. 1860.
KIVLIN, THOMAS ct c o.
HAVE ordered from'New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of tiie age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
I hey w ill be 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, Georgj.,
Wholesale anti Retail Dealer ’’
/ TOOKTNG STOVES of ull sizes and various
V_; patterns; FORCE and LIFTING Pi MI'S.
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.
rriHIS House is located on Lookout .
J Mountain, at an elevation of tliir- A
ty two hundred foot, presenting a see- fig ii i grk G
liery not surpassed by any in the
ted States, and an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure,
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural scenery, J
not have their wishes mere fully met than on Lookoi
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE AVATEi.
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as gout
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five inj|„
from Chattanooga, and Horses. Buggies and Hacks a,,
always in readiness to convey visitors and their bag; :
to its summit, where their imaginations will bo fujj
met and their wants well cared for.
The House will he opened on the Ist of .Tune, and it,
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASH BURN, Proprietor
April 22,1856. L. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent
THIRD AND LAST CALL
FOR mil 3)1 SEASON.
rriHE undersigned is closing out his entire SVAI i.
1 and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced p n J
to make room fora Fall and Winter Stock. The -■
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, suck
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes nnd other lu,
niture prints; Ginghams of every description: Mar
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; T
Damask; Brown Linens &c <ve. Also, Fancy and Bk;
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns: Jackonet
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs;,,
Inrs and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Fri,....
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just
ceived. Call and look through the stock and feel ass„>
ed tiie prices I am now asking will induce you to lim-
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street
Jnly2-p
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rpAKE this method of notifying their friends and
JL tomers that they have sold tlieir Stock of Groins,
to Messrs.
HEED, I>K.EEIS. £) CO.,
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our 4
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every do
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
oil the most favorable terms to tlieir customers and air
of our friends and former patrons. YVe take great pl. t
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, ami a
commending them as in every way reliable.
YVe shall still continue the
Warehouse ami Commission Businest,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our utid j
vided attention to tiie COTTON and COMMISSION lit 1
SI NESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisft
tion to all who may favor us with tlieir patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. Ini
COOKING, OFFICE, -
AND PARLOR STOVES, rife)-:
PjfeplS}j TIW WARE. BFggfe
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, iu
A largo assortment always on band, and fur sale i
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in genea i
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. dOm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEY r MOUR respectfully informs the L
dies of Columbus, that slie is engaged in the Ini’
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Airs. S. J. Kt
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court Boa
square. Tlieir patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-/T>
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andy&
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having re-’
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. V
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE
FOR 1850.
I ’IIE Fourtli Volume of the American Cotton Plante,
will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tb J
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphsn|
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, it
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement iu tt-J
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plan:
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and reatiu
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the Publisi
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reads
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall”
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal
success of the first Annual F'air of the Alabama “
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take! ;
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to l >
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,an j
by the members of tiie Society, that the Planters ant i
Farmers, tlio Mechanics aud Manufactures of Alato
will rally en masse to tiie support of Alabama’s only
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Ah
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency
be unfettered in the great work of developing the m
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the Soutl
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manutt
tures aud the Mechanic Arts,” tiie object of the aimer i
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the Soil ami tlic Mind.”
‘With a corps of correspondents, numbering many
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the font
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patrons
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction
profit.
Every family in the country, wliataver nisy be tic
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper;
cause there is no reading matter published to the wo:,
so innocent, and at the same time so practically K (t
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good V
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter*
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good whitel
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched amltr
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience, J 1
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms s
Ono copy, in advance $ 1 ®
Six copies “ 5 It j
Twelve copies *• 10 it I
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies e> r
All commuuicaiions, either for the columns of tin l’i*
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, w
he addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Lockland l’ost <”
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commenco with the volum*’
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Dockland, AU
HEtICK & CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of .T. S. Smith A Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street*
COLUMBUS, HA.
MENS’ and Iloys Clothing—a large stock to ‘
from, suited to every class and condition.
Oentlemen’s Furnishing floods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMEBT, SELMA AND BlO*’
lUVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by . ,
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and other’
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informedtbat hysnip!
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their -
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery f
at an expense, lor transportation by Dray between tc
poiuts, of
75 cents per Ton (3000) lbs.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as the Ain
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per n j
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible !
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by referee j
Bell & Cos., Josiah .Morris, and R. T. Thom. Mont- 1 j
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga.. to li. Patten and b
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. U. Smith,
july 31 J 1
BACON.
HUBS, elioiee Bacon—hog rouud, just e
and lor sale at the lowest figures, bv
March 15. GUNBY *3l
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VFIXE lot of Scotch Herrings just received at:. M
. sale at 42 Broad street, l>v H
February C. CELLA A Tit 1 ''’ I
HAVANA CIGARS.
1.) |)A(j SELECT Brands HAVANA (I 1
> -w.s “ “ “ Just received on consignment, and 1
by ,|. T. Sl'oTl
May 18. 141 Broad •’
GAS FITTING.
fi AS FITTING iu all its branches promptly 1
vT to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m K. M. AI.D'VOh 1
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Pc’