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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
?rrpared t>y N. W. Seat, M. U.
Reasons why it should bu used instead of any other treat
ment ill nil Febrile affections :
lst.—Kconmny of Tlime- —As ouiy one-seventh
of the ordinary time is reaulrwl to etfect a cure.
4d.Ke(inomy of .Honey, —As it costs but one
dollar.
3rd. — Econouiy of Feeling.— As it saves tl o
fluttering of a long sicltuoss and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking naiiseatiug doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; hilt little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
lilt. — Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear Uiund is sick.
sth. — Krone my of Health. —As the system
Is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth, — Economy of Lite. —As tbs cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might ho ndded, lint these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reason*arc more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, but will
apply witli equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*0 the nature of the case at the time it is lirst adininis
le red.
As tiiis remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons ‘su scarcely realize that they Intd
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tli y
wet s not attacked with fever, and if so, ‘-it was trifling
—a little cold, winch gino alarm —it could have b ell
nothing of consequence—lt would have passed off w ith
out any tiling—that medicine had noeffect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
uot unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
as naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realiso the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very lulling cases, which wounl huvo readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been tbus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
r xiii if f that there will cases occur wh -ro there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
ntlcution, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the lpUiteuce of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. Ills to guard
•gainst disappointment In such cases tliut I have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks uu Fevers In General*
On this subject I wish lo be fully understood, ity the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which tile human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quife dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in tlieir
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by the same genera! character
istics—that oi undue excitement in tiio circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, tense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show I bat I am uot wholly alone in tiu- opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated I'rof. T. Watson,
ol King’s College, London, whose work rn the “ Princi
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently slandardautliority.
On page Slid, lie says : —“Wo hear continually, Isith in
and out of the profession, different species of fever po
ke” of. ffy the pubhc. Typhus Fever, Drain Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to tin- full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uaatro-Eiiteric, mid
so forth. Now, luimitting that fever sltows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all thin sub-division, is bad ami hurtful. It
encourages a ilis|sisition, already too prevalent, to pro
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
tlist cau he 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 greet, fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds the folly of bunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distinct character beiug 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 ou experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons uud climates, hear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be treed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. Hot as cases may have be
come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will bu amply sufficient for all those
accustomed lo attendance upon the sic!..
Hutes important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always he free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
•FI. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such bo the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of ull 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 I -s Interested, but be left
quiet to nil intents ami purposes.
stli. Fluids should bo allowod, 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.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should hav-i a little
wiuo, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the fare and
breast maybe bathed in cold water; either of which
will give iiumeUiate relief.
TABLE OF HOSES.
For children of one year or under, from a to 8 drops.
” over 1 and under 2 years, “ bto 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 5 “ l2 to 30
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50
“ 8 “ 15 half to a tcaspoouiul.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There Is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children— those of ton years of age frequently having
taken full doses; but for u little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
I'y observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in all es its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may tie obtained, and
not ou account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
II ill on is or II <in it lent Fever.
Hive a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off'; this
constitutes the whole treatment in nil simple cases of
fever, with such observances ns are set forth in the
•• Rules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
bee Synopsis.
If in any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with 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 bv
medicine generally—a double done, or two teaspeonsful
nmy be given at first with advantage, ami even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing tile surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
wilier, in these difficult cates, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in taking effect.
Congest Ive Fever,
Hive two teaapoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued as the fever subsidei As
the bowels are generally confined, ami it Is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease
no time should lie lost to got them open, give some active
cathartic with the •• Fluid” amt repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also lie
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities os
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel: also, cxdd
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid it thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship nnd Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a genera! great depress! n, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so far as
m.v treatment is concerned. In these low fevers when
tully develo;ied, a little patience will he required • still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this but a few and iva
convalescence* 1 “ **** *°
The treatment should be commenced—wldsh nmv
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonftal of “Fluid” every two hours, till the nnlse
becomes fuller or larger tu volume, then to be continued
mce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from three to live grains each oi quinine
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. The
bowels should ho kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should he given occasionally, even
though tile bowels should be very loose, ‘the patient
should lie sustained by nourishing and mucilagi nous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, sponging the surlaco us di
rected in bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
whicli have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typlxoltl Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live a fwispoonfui of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of borieset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, s"y once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should he given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or tlie patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to Lo applied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola anil Scarla
tinal or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and .Scarlet. Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
dilb rs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to loarri the “ name,” whether it is one or the
other, or wither, as they nil commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern ‘liefever and there will he no
trouble; then, will bo but little, eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, Is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
laildly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; ulLended with but littie crup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. Ou tl’U I will stake
not only my reputation, but a 1 that 1 hold most dear;
besides, “U this subject, I have good authority; that of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“You may abate tiie force of tiio eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. J nave not only proven it may be, but has
been douo in numerous eases that occurred on issu'd
ship, JSee tiio account appended.
Hive a tcaspoouiul or more, according to the urgency
of tiie case, wilit a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tiie
Fluid once in two hours it necessary, until the lever sub
sided—though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
hut it should ho given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tiie throat is affected,
any of tiie ordinary gargles nmy bu used, aud tiie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Huchesb d'Orleans, the tongue
and fattens were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and ho was cured by dropping the
Fluid on Ills tongue, drop by drop, till be could swallow,
when it was giveu ir teaspoontul doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tin- throat wits reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in a’.'out twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle, in all such cases.
Puerperal *r Childbed 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 lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
tcaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a siiort time. It should be re
peated as long ns the fever continues, us in other cases.
The bowels of course should he attended to.
In connection wit,lt tiiis subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the indies, will save them much puin and suffering, it
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials, in child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect, deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at 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 tiie ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory,
it will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lit nee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for „ii cases. As tile Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue and
control it under nil circumstances, without regard to the
name it may he or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot bo ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must he removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will titeu more readily net,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, l call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, givo a cathartic (sec auxili
aries) witli the first dose, or soon after, aud should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat tiie dose; if attended
with diurrhma, givo something known to he 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 plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; ir
violent pain in t lie head, apply cold water, ico water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tiie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar nnd water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after wtiicti there will be no trou
ble ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonies ami 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 w ill remain on tiie stomach
to do any good; lor this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know wliat is meant by
cathartics. Ac., as physicians arc usually particular
about what is usod. 1 huvo found un such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to be fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
t at liar tics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such us castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
known to bo good for such purposes.
Hr patios.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on l>y the different schools
sot tiiis pul pose, will answer when used in connection
with till) “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
llucnco. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
muss—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, umndrako
root, aud so on; eaelt may take iiis choice and be sue
cestful.
Tonics. —Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine. \arums barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.— Such as check the action of the
I novels. Laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Slltuul.tiits, Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tiio best •
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are nil more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry iH treating fevers, though many others are g.nerallv
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a brt'or “dia
phoretic,’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative than known in the materia medico.
1 shall uot tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Packet ship Duchess D'Orlean*.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates •
Me. the undersigned, certify to the’ following, viz—
M 0 took passage on tile packetsliip lhiohcss d’Orleans
(apt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the 9th of An’
gust. 1851, w ith 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
treateil by the physician in charge. Hr. N. W. Seat, with
anew remedy of bis own. which he calls Negative ‘ Fllec
trie Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
ovor tl.e disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During tiio voyage, which Listed thirty-nine days,
there wa re about eighty r ises of small |h>x. some fever
Ae„ aud not a single death. All were cured with unu'-
sunl promptness.
From wiiat we saw during saiti passage, we are fully
convinced that tiie medicine used liy Dr. Seat on tiie oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. M e never before
beard 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 ami fever on Itoard, and not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. IV FMIM, S4 l’earl street. New York,
E. G. Farm, “ “ “
a>’ • JDcNormaskt. Beaver rountv. Penn.
T. A. HeNormandy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
The above statement Is correct. &Un TWn^
W. S. Hcttov, Commander.
. AY>t. Marstov, First Mate.
New York, Ang., 1852.
... . N. W. Srat. M. D.
Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! Newßemedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Curo ;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
POll THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, aud
other Intermittent uud Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid .Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other forms ol disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIOIN IN
MALARIA. OR MIASMA,
ri UIESE diseasesare common to many localities of the
_L United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tho
saute miasmal cause. Tiie great variety ol symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of tiie sufferers; but as tiie
cause is the same, they will ull equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lues 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, decent po
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the saute in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tiie atmosphere,causing disease toall who
breathe it. In accordance witli those unalterable laws
governing tho unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tiie public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tiio poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in tiie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to !t entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary res ilits from its use:
it will instantly check tho afcue in persona 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 euro will ho 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 in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Alight Sweats,
which so often follow the administration ol other mode
cines. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
liy 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 this arti
cle us a
Preventive,
Alia |airsii". tlieir respect ive avocations in perfect safety
from ague or liiliuus attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of tiie
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations wore made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tiie most candid minds, because ull ttie resources es
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, tlieir puis nous effects .tie superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
Hn this account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tiie makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken witli 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 that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular uud Km ire Harmlessness,
Tiie following certificate from on> of tho most celebrated
chemists in tiio United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
Nkw York, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ F’ever
and Ague Curo, 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 K. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubtsirn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tiie 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
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine he taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one an.l
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of tiiis preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared liy a distinguished Physician long resident in
u bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often lie found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibllious 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 tiie biliary passages. Remember that where
tiiis is necessary, or there is eostiveness, it must re taken
or the operation of tiie antidote will lie 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, anti place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tiie air waited across, or circulated over tho
dregs of it. after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degiee commensurate with Us expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
Tiiis mode of oxlubiting the Cure should likewise lie
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which tiiis medicine is put up have Hie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure” blown in tiie
glass, and ou tiie outside wrapper is the name of tiie
medicine, (Hie copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions nro
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirelv upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. Tlieso
will lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold liy the proprietor.
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, it. I,
F’or sale ill Columbus bv
K IVLIN, THOMAS A CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
\ sum i I .RN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBEIITOS & CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the solo agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
Nortli among the Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it us being tar superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodmans Cherry Expectorant con
tains tho active medical qualities of tho Yellow Jo amine,
tile pure decoction of M ild Cherry bark, and many other
valuable ingredients tiiat render it fur better than any
other Cough Medicine in tiiis country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
It.-. w Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are ful'v nwurc ol ;ho
thousands of remedies lor Diseased Enugs, under the titles
of BiirsupurUlas. Pills, IMr.sters. Liniments, Ac., iliut ar
daily brought lo tlieir notice through tiie newspapers hv
way of advertisements. My object in writing tiiis note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heal rsc in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. I am ar’ing most unprofossiimally.and derogn
torllv to tiie interests of Medical Silence and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman’s Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of tho usual prescrip
tion* used by Physician*.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin. Miss.. May 1, 1855.
(>. O. M’ooiiman—Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a lair trial and am Well pleased w ill, its ef
fects: bettor than any other article I ever met with. I
would lie pleased to have yon send me half a dozen bot
tles by the liearer. Respectfully,
M\ M. Mason. M. p.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
tiie universal success which Ims attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dlsiudw nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat
will probably he preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural aud genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
lias stood the test of the medical fraternity, it is fane
tionod by. approved of, and recommended by the lending
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. M'o guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
Price—One Dollar n Bottle.
J. 8. rEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus, Ga„
_ , . Only agents for this county.
Febrtmry 6. “
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUKE,
OK
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See wliat the President of tho Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Loots, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by Lite celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Aguo
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Stryehnino, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 cau refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to he all tliut
tiie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Pread’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hurt tire Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fro efrom Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, sfhe took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health aud strength, and as four mouths
have now elapsed, the;” is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. iUASOF, Apothecary.
70 Uoities; Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Midi., Sept. 2-ttli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:— l have just sent
an order to Ames Sc Halliday for another half gross of
your F'ever aud Ague Cure, it has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
uud I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they wore not obliged to
pay for it, and they wefe all satisfied. I had one ease
of Chill Fever where it run lour days, hut the man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tho box of “Aguo
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet, which we have ordered
from your general agent, at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
M'e remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & 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, I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized liy
you to do so; but I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come hack, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, und 1 will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, lor which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure*tome as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since i lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ax..
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
21 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Midi., July 21, 1855.
Dr. 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 ouo
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
doz.en, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, X take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Istbmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th ■ different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my lieal tjgrew worse until
1 commenced the use of your F'ever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time 1 have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur m ‘dicine the, success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. K.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
M'e are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the beuefit of the afflicted, that Wm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, aud we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsborn,
lid. Sept. 4.
, Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. Ono young lady
in tiie 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 lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1555.
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. 11., Oa., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Aguo Curo has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired mo to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. w. A. lIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will fiud
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town anil village
in tiie United States, Canadas, &c. Tiie eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. It. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect inuoeence. It is therefore optional with all toliavo
the Fever nnd 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 tin- Curo on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
of which 1 publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
lillnny newspaper, ami prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tiie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is it, HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tiie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a mun 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 Hie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a jwrfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as It Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious disei, es, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMFI3. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, it. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
La., only agents.
Kit tin. I hotnns Cos, are Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. & Cos. will save
all ex|ieiiscs on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphatlpee, Ala.
DANFORTH A NAGEL
Will supply Hiyticmns with tho
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SKAT, M. I),, Xtw Vork,
bemoan Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCII'LE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
F'ever. is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
anil without loss of vitality.
removalT
HOTCHKISS. FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Joldiers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Jit*.
Also, agents and dculein in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGAI4S,
Ilare removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, 1866.
KIVLIN, THOMAS A CO.
1 ¥ U ordered from New York a full supply of the
J. Y most extraordinary medicine of the uge.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will 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, Geoig la
Wholesale aud Retail Dealer M ‘
CtOOKING STOVES of all sizes aud various
) patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUM I’F.MgQj
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania aud Plan Hw>m
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing
Goods generally, and manufacturers of *
TIN AND SHKKT IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE?
lIMnS House is located oil Lookout
_L Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- , Ax.iJUr-)
ty two hundred feet, presenting a sou
nery not surpassed by any in the Uni-ißj m
ted States, and an atmosphere yuri
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure,
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnery. c „,
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOoKbV
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WATFJ
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as good
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five nii!o
from Chattanooga, nnd Horses, Buggies and Harks ,
always in readiness to convey visitors aud their lzaggr,
to its summit, where their imaginations will be full,’
met and tlieir wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, andeln-S
cd Ist of October.
GEO. \V. ASKBURN, Proprietor.
April 22, 1856. L. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent
THIRD AND LAST CALL
2PO3FU THE SEA.SOW.
rpilE undersigned is closing out his entire STAH “
1 and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced ],]■,
to make room for n Fall and Winter Stock. The si'i
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, mi< 1,
Bleached and lirown Domestics; Calicoes and other ti
niture prints; Ginghams of evory description: Marl!,
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses: Tali
Damask; Brown Linens Ac. &c. Also, Fancy and lilmi
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jiicltonet m,
Swi.-s Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs: I,!
bus and Sleeves; Edging anil Inserting; Laces; Erinc,.
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just,
ceived. Call and look through the stock and feel a,a,u f :
ed the prices 1 am now asking will induce you to lim
G. M . ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Brond Street
July 2 1
STEWART, GRAY &, CO.,
rPAKE this method of notifying their friends aud cu. 1
J. turners that they have sold their Stock of Grocer;*',
to Messrs.
lU-IDD, (t- Cos..
who will in future conduct their business at our ol.j S
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every rtf-. 1
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and any i
of our friends and former patron*. M’e take great pi,". ]
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, amli,
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse ami Commission Busiuesi,,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uni a
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION 111 1
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to givesatisfai m
tion toall who may favor us with tlieir patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, ISSC. ltn
jm COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PARLOR STOVES.£t;
SSSa4|| tiist ware. ifjgte
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &r I
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale ai i
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in genet.-, f
promptly attended to and waiui anted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWORTII.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. d6m
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. FI. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tin- f
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the iiuii
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. ,1. K
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lions
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A;,
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching. aml|j£k J
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on i
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1850. y I
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEE 1
FOR 1856.
riMIE F'ourth Volume of tiie American Cotton Flantw.
JL will commence with the January uumber.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for t” H
F'ourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs i | |
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, it H
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in A m
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of tiie lim.:
ing States, aud especially Alabamians, the past history ]
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first piace, we remark to our friends and rcinto j
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the Rubik <
er and Proprietor; aud we hereby assure our reaiita
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall if J
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed witli victory in the magnificent Exhibition j
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in Ike triumphal 1
success of the first Annual F'air of the Alabama fetal) j
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “will taken |
step backward” its progress is onward and upward tot” |
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,aid <|
by the members of the Society, that the Planters at |
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufacture* ul Alulwu j
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama's only o’ j
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tiie Organ of the -'!* j
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency uu;
be unfettered in the great work of developing the ir.; i
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South J
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manul • 3
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the .lunri- 1
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tire Soil and (He Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many |
the most practical ns well as scientific minds of theSouti- 1
we feci assured we slinli be able to visit our patrons 1
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction ■ J
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy ho tie |
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; |
cause there is no reading matter published to the won >■
so innocent, and at the same time so practically pn-£
ble in all tiie walks of life as tlmt 1 ibtaiued in a good nt s
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter v.
issue promptly by the first day of the month, it will 1
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good whir ; {
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and >r ; •
Died. II
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained, C
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, ‘ |
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Term* :
One copy, iit advance $ 1 <*’ H
Six copies “ 0 1’ |
Twelve copies “ 10 01’ B
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 ! f
All communicaiions. either so” tiie columns of theH
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, r
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Dockland Post Off ,
Alabama. .
Subscriptions should commence w ith the volume- *
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the ri 1
will confer n favor by copying the Prospectus. )]
Our exchanges will please direct to l.ocluaiid. Ala
MELICIv & U'O’B.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE (
Old stand of J. S. Smith Si Cos.,
125 West Side Brond Street*
COLUMBUS, OA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to ‘ J
from, btiitcd to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly ~
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND Blfcßl
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by *)
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma nnd other ’
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by sniff L
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their *|
will lie forwarded fn.lll the Depot of the Museogn’ i j
11' WU 1 to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery -
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between’ j
points, of
73 cents per Ton (itOOO) ll>*.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, as tiie Mu’'” I
Rail Hoad Co.'s contractor* charge ono dollar per t 1 T]
Tiie Union Dray Company is amply responsible!
loss or damage, as may be ascertained by refei'* l ‘ J
Bell A Cos., Josiali Morris, and R. T. Thom, Monts l
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Git., to R. patten ami Jehu’ ‘
Ruse; nnd at Seltim, Ain., to T. 11. Smith.
JulyM
R.U'OS. •
Qri IJIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, Just ree
)s*) and for sale at tiie lowest figures, by
March 15. GUN ID * ‘ J
SCOTCH HERRINGS- ,*
VF'IXE lot of Scotch Herrings just received ::i
salest 42 Broad street, by .... n|
February 6. CELL A A TIB 1 ' 1 ’
HAVANA CIGARS. , I
19 nOfl ELKCT Brands HAVANA 111
I -£■)’ H ‘‘ t just received on consignment, un ~
by J. T. SOOTI WM
May 18. HI Rrnud 81 i* A
PITTING.
r'l AS FITTING in hll its branched promptly
JT to and warra"ted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDIYOM I^
Randolph St. nearly opposite the I 1