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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLTTID,
Prepared toy N. VV. Seat, M. D.
Reason* why It should l) used instead cd’ any other treat
ment in all Febrile affections :
I Mi—Economy of Time.— As only one-seveidh
of the ordinary time is requir**t to effect a cure.
i*l. Economy of Motley.—As it costa but one
dollar.
:ird. —Econumy of Feeling.— As it saves the
suffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
modicino, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; hut little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
4tli.—Economy of Ttiouglit. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sLll.—Economy 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 Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might bo added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
Thu above reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, hut will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
‘o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, whou used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude tli y
wen not attacked with fever, and if so, “it wits trifling
--a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence—it would Imve passed off with
out anything—that medicine had no effect.” The general
impre .Sion on the subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike tho above follow tin-cure of a common case
as i ttiii'ully as men think at nil; and it is not until
the individual lias witnessed many'cases th at he can fully
realize the truth; and even then ho may conclude them
all very t’ itiiug cases, which would have readily yielded
to ntiy simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect Ibut there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as tho influence of tho “ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause uin.v still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in sum cases that l have given
ami frequent ly relcr to what I have called a “synopsis.”
Uentarks on Fevers In (.eneral*
On this subject I wish to he fully understood. Jly the
term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; hut as they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habile, tiny of course differ considerably in tlieir
development amt exhibit a variety of form, or types;
yel all are distinguished by the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less uiinutiiral fre
quency in the pulse, sense of boat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in tho opinion I
advance, I quote from the celcbrafed Prof. T. Watson,
ot King's College, London, whose work on tho “ J'lincl
pies and I’ractieo of Physic” is a text hook in many of
oil’- medical colleges, and consequently sta Tula rd a nth nrity.
On page 834, he says :—“Wo hear continually, both ill
and out of the profession, different species of fever -po
kou id'. Uy the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Gastro-Knteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, l am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is bud and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, alreudy too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can lie relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to tho same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
anil l would impress on your minds tho folly of limiting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name,” If you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
wilt t>e well instead of any distineteharaeter being devel
oped, so as to he properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of tho sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a’ great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons ami climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at onco without regard to name, and rest
assured yon will soon ho freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before tho “ Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of tho most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Rules imjiin tanl to be observed in all casrs in using the.
Xegative Electric Fluid.
Ist. ft should be given In three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may lie sweetened or not at
pleasure. ‘
Jd. Patients must be free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be tree ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
ti ueuce.
a t. It must tie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to lie resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such he the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside,patients must
tie lett perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, no
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, iruluce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation bo all, -,ved in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to alt intents and purposes.
utli. Fluids should lie allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and uo
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
mid or warm, os parties may prefer or patients desire.
tith. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so hs to occasion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant ; or the face and
breast may be bullied in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TAIILK OF DOSES,
For children of one year or under, from ff to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ i “ 5 “ “ 12 to BO “
“ “ 5 lO “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ A “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
# 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 teu years of ago frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
lie found agreeable in all of its effects, tho expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is, that
tho full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Uillons or Remittent Fever.
Give a tcaspouful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off ; this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
“ Rules.” Rut should there he prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any case the bowels arc particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion; they must he opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running lit) or
Upwards, and tho patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
tu -divine generally—a double dose, or ‘two teaspoonsful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if R—the pulse—has not been softened,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surtaco witli water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water. 11l these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
tho medicine much iu taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only u tea
spoonful, to ba discontinued as the fever subside* As
the bowels are generally confined, and It is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in t his disease,
no time should lie lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “Fluid” and repeat as may la- neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) may also to
used to advantage; also, mustard to tho extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“ Fluid” If thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous F.ver, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these levers ara all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them-at least so far as
lUV treatment Is concerned. In these low <evera when
Lilly developed, a little patl.-nce will he required- still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
tin* common treatment, wlui. with this hut a few days
k ** 1 ° nK< ‘ St ,0 * rt “ ,,lkh * permanent
In sh °nl<l be commenced—which niav
follow any other withou* detriment with
a teaspoon Oil of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger In volume, then to be continued
lues in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from three to five grains each of quinine j
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu- j
lant (sec auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. The j
bowels should he kept gently open, and small portions |
of some hepatic should bo given occasionally, even j
though the bowels should be very loose. The patient I
should lie sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous !
drinks—such as are in common use iu such caseH. — !
Where tlio skin is very dry, sponging the surface as tii- ,
reeled ill bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should he used during convalescence, iu all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teuspoonful of the “ Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bum-set; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The bones*!t tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to he applied over the seat of paiu; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As ail of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “, luimc,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever und there will be uo
trouble; there will I >e but little. eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, ami doubtless
will boregarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is uo necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this J will stake
not only my reputation, but a.I that 1 hold most deal';
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted. lie says, puge.B74:
“Von may abate the force of the eruptive fever, ami
keep down, it is believed, the number qj the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. 1 nave not only proven it may be, but has
been dono in numerous eases that occurred on board
ship. Dee the account appended.
Given teaspuonftii or more, according to the urgency
of the ease, w ith a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid onee iu two hours if uecussury, until the feversub
shles—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should he giveu and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may he used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchessd'Orleans, the tonguo
and l'aucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given iri teaspoonful doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment ill ulsiut twelve hours by tiie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tile throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best, gargle iu ell such cases.
Puerperal or CUUiltoed Fever.
1 ids heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to tho
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to he of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, as the
Fluid w ill arrest it in u short time, ft should be ro
peated ns King ns the f-.vor continues, as in other eases.
Tlic bowels ot course should be attended’ to.
In connection with this subject, l cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
t lie ladies, will save them much pain 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 ho tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose ami retiring. Restlessness, ndrvous irritability,
ora cold taken at abdicate 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
tiie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tile whole Bystem, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as tlio circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy; lienee its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiie treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As tiie Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called tever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may he or ought to be called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, and these sohuld ho given while
giving tho “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, given 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 diarrlnea, give something known to tie good for
that complaint, though it caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain i- inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu cold water, to the part; if
violent paiu in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, und bathe
ihe feet in hot water; if tho fever is very high, skin
dry und hot, with greut suffering, sponge or bathe tiie
wlml - surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“•lie 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 - ( if u, O patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give touics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must bo
allayed before any medicine w ill remain on tlio stomach
to do any good: for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tin- stomach ; warm water, If
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the •• Fluid’’ ami a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlio
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, ami 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 by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found uo 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 l have referred to, viz :
Cat liartics.—Articles that purge or operato ou tho
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, antibilious, Ac.; anything
know n to be good forsuch purposes.
Hepatic*.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of tho articles depended on by tiie different schools’
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with tho “ Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one nmy choose calomel— another, blue
mass—the third, podophylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and he suc
cessful.
Tonics.— Articles tlmtgive tone or strength, such
as quinine, \ arious barks, roots and bitter herbs, llone
se: or thoroughwurt is one of tiie best used in fevers.
Aat riiigent*.—Burh ns c-lu-ck tho action of the
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 pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry ill treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” ‘-diuretic,” •• relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia nnu’ica,
I shall not tux tho reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tho results of a trial, and wili
only refer to one instanco of success, that on the
Packetliti> Duclxcsa D’Orleans.
which cannot bo classed among ordinary certificates:
M e, the undersigned, certify to the’ following, viz
Me took passage ou the packetship Duchess d'Orleans
Oapt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. Franco’
and bound for New York. She sailed on the nth of Au
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, moativ
emigrants- A few-days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician iu charge,Dr. X. Vi. Peat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Hlec
trie 1 laid, v ith which lie seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it In a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were diout eighty eases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., mid not a single death. All were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr Seat on the oc
casion. possesses inestimable virtues. M'e never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to tiie nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage, !
smallpox and fever on board, mid not a death.’ The
tact speaks tor itself.
Signed,
!';■ I‘- Fadri, 84 I’earl street. New York.
E. 0. Kauri, ** >* >*
A. DkNoknaxdy, Heaver county, Penn.
I A. PeXormandy, East Liverpool. Ohio.
, . . Caldn Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
M'. S. Huttox, Commander.
, . M*m. Marstox, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
. ... N. \V. Seat, M. D.
Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, und .
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid iSyinp
ton ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAXiIVUIA OH MZiVSMiV.
HUIESE diseasesaro common to many localities of the
X Initod States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or West, they all equally spring from tlio
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; hut us the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
Ry the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, tin-re is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant v atcr, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lauds, is the sixmo in character and effect; is a poi
son Hunting in the atmosphere, causing disease wall w ho
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is iu tiie preparation before us, offered to
tiie public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the |Hiison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even iu Hie op.a air, and w hen taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful Influence, ami thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any hut tho proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
it will instantly clieck the ague in persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to tiie direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; tiie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should male* its use again necessary.
in its operation iqion the poison in tiie system, it will
immediately relieve nil 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 Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cities. Tiie patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; fanners, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be 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 CURE in every part of
the 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 date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tho most candid minds, because all ihe resources cf
science had been taxed ill vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and w hat 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, &c.
Tiie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their puis nous effects jro superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On tliis account ague sufferers should lie particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding tiie makers of them uniformly assert
they may he 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 Confluence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Ilarmlcssness,
The following certificate from one of tiie most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evciy bottle;
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have mtde a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either iu it, nor have 1 found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if tiie medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to tlio diseases being produced by one and
the sumo cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tiie 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
tiie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice us to iliet and habits of life
prepared liy a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tiie
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tlio stomach
and free tiie biliary passages. Remember that, where
this is necessary, or there is eostiveuess, it Must UE taken
or the operation of tiie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only t aut ion.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tiie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also tiie air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tiie miasmata or poison contained iu the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure slum id likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fetch, and Agee Cure ‘ blown iu tiie
glass, and on tiie outside w rapper is tiie name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and tiie
signature of tlio proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, Wherever introduced and used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, K. I,
For sale in Colmnbus by
K’IYLIN, THOMAS A- CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTH IvRN lIEMEDY.
Made toy Prof. O. O. Woodman,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received tiie appointment from the proprietor
for thu sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement, at the
North among tiie Physicians, and has been pronounced
hv all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. M'oodman’s Cherry Expectorant con
tains the netive medical qualities of the Yellow Jcsamine,
the pure decoction of M ild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 0, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally ate fully aware of he
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Plasters. Liniment*, Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through tiie newspapers liy
way of advertisements. My object iu writing this note
for publication, is to induce tiie public, or at least those
who are atliicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real b r se, in Pulmonary Diseases. lam conscious that iu
so doiug, 1 am acting most uiipiotcsniiiuully.aiid deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mi diciue. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than nny of tlio usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., Slay 1, 1855.
0. 0. Woodman—Dear Bir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would he pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which lias attended its use. For
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
thU medicine, from ft* peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to aii irritation* of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tiie
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its nnturul and genial w armth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of. and recommended by the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better thau any Cherry Pectoral. Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga.,
Only agents for this county.
February 6.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
and
UN PARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CU RE,
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
See what the President of tho 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. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous up
plications for it, 1 was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for tlio medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to he all that
tho proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had the Ague for Twelve Years S
Providence, June 20, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a mouth at a time tor the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took iu all four bottles which completely re
stored her lo health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, tin i a is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
7 0 Rot ties Perform 7 0 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have jus) sent
an order to Ames A Ilalliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. It lias sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two buttles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because w hen t have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill F -ver where it run four days, hut tiie man came
to sot- me on tiie sixtli dHy well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. V. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by tiie number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
M’e remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine lias met
with the most favorable success in tills neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although 1 was uot authorized liy
you to do so; but I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But not a bottle lias come hack, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
tiie bottles, if you see proper to do go, and I will be
punctual in payment. 1 inclose fifteen dollars ou the
medicine 1 have received, for which pleaso send me a
receipt. Ship the cureto me as soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
HI Bpttlcs Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1555.
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 arid permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send u immediately four
dozen, as we have hut three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP A MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure, in assuring you of
the benefit it Las 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 I adopted, my heal 1.-grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
new in the enjoyment of good health.
M’ishing yjur m -dicine the succ.-ss that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREM’S.
I. O. O. F.
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 benefit of the atliicted, that Win. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every ease it has effected a cure. This proves the modi*
erne to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Boonsbero,
Ml. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, ltichlund Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit —a few days since she got a bottle of
tiie Curo and lias not had a ehill 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.
Monticullo, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
9■ A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
‘ W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
1 our Ague Cure lias overcome ail prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has beeu fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. y,'. A.IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tiie United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a yenr ago were reluctant even to
take tiie Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pret-nsions could not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that tlio letters
of which 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove tho tiict of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
The CrownlngGlory
of the Curo is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a , -evenlive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tho warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ev* r liaic a single attack of l-’evcr und Ague,
Billons or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote,
It is -Is.■ unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whoso constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMES. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
Ami for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS <fc Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Agents for tho
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. & Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivliu, Thomas A Co.'sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphanpee, Ala.
DANFORTH & NAGEL
” ill supply Physician® with tho
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SEAT, M. D,, New York,
Being an Original Discovery. Involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which tiie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES. Ac.
Also, agents and dcaleis iu
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco nnd Havana
cigars,
Have removed to No. 40 Yesey Street, tear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1. 18*50.
KIVLIN, THOMAS & c O.
HAVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid,
lliey will he in receipt of five gross on tho 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5,
D. B. THOMPSON *fc CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgi-.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer “ ’
Cl COKING STOVES of all sizes and various Jrcf...
j patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS,Kh&
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plun
islied M ares, Cutlery, and House Furnisliiug'lpSSl
Goods generally, and manufacturers of 1
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSeT
riiJHS House is located on Lookout
JL Mountain, at an elevation of thir- jLin'Vl L"’
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see-■hffo.Tjj xj
uerv not surpassed by any in the
ted States, nnd an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural seenm,,
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKor i
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE IVATiff j
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as guoj
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five mil.
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and Hank, *
always in readiness to convey visitors and their liagga-,
to its summit, where their imaginations will In, L 1 f
met and tlieir wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, and eh* )
ed Ist of October.
GEO. M\ ABIIBURX, Proprietor
April 22,1556. L. M. ANSI.KY, Superintcndc-in
THIRD AND LAST CALL
EOH. TIIE SEASON.
rpuE undersigned is closing out his entire STAPL
JL and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced pri
to make room for a Fall and Min tor Stock. Thr .
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, suck
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other I\
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; M mill ’
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tak|,
Damask; Brown Linens &c. &c. Also,Fancy nnd E 1;,,, ;
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackonet m
Swi.-s Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs;,
law and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; l*'ring, j
Dross Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just r. I
ct-ived. Call and look through the stock and fed msur t
ed the prices 1 am now asking will induce you to lun
G. M\ ATKINSON, ;
Two Doors below Kyle ,t Cos., 104 Broad Street
July2-f
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
(TTAKE this method of notifying their friends and cm. I
X turners that they have sold their Stock of Uroooriq ]
to Messrs.
hedd, Pina-m 00.,
who will in future conduct their business at ourulll
stand, and will always lie prepared to furnish every i1... ]
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and any I
of our friends and former patrons. M’e take great plej- I
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and re I
commending them as in every way reliable.
M e shall still continue the
Warehouse aiul Commission Business 1
at tiie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our nnd: a
vi*ted attention to the COTTON and COMMISSIO.N Iff I
SINESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfae 1
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1866. lm
COOKING, OFFICE,
AND PARLOR STOVES.&jff
TIN WA.XLE. jjjfei
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.|
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale a: 5
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general.
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWOKTH.
Columbus, Sept. 17, 1855. dfm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the L 1
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the buff a
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. 8. J. Ken- |
dull, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tin* Court How
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A t
Unites the business of cleaning, bleaching, aniiyfee
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y 4
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTEIi
FOR 185 G.
tl’llE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plantd J
1 w ill commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tie H
Fourth Volume, we have hut a few short paragraphs tt ■
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, is H
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in th* J
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plan; f]
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past liiston ’
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, wo remark to our friends and reader
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the I'uhii-i
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our rendci
emphatically, that in future tlio Cotton Planter shall i- j
sue promptly by the firstday of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition and j
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the j
success of the first Annual Fair of tho Alabama Stan j
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take n ■
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to iu* ;
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,and 1
by the members of tho Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally ou masse to tire support of Alabama's only (ex -
clusively) industrial Periodical, tiie Organ of the Alt
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency tin*
be unfettered in the great work of developing tiie in,
measurable resources of the Keystone Slate of tlie-Soutb
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manilla,
turns and tlu-Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Ann
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve tiie Soil aiul the Blind.”
M ith a corps of correspondents, numbering many
tiie most practical as well as scientific minds of tbeSoulli, |
we feel assured we shali be able to visit our patron.- on
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction nod j
profi t.
Every family iu (lie country, whatever msy be llu-ii a
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: D 1
cause there is no reading matter published to the world |
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profit* 1
hie in all the walks of life us that obtained in a good {
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will!
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good whit* i ■
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched nnd trim
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, V |
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms t
One copy, in advance j 1 00 I
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Twelve copies “ 10 00 1
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, luo copies 75
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ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, n:v ;
he addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Dost'Off
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with thevolum-’
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the ,'’ :
will confer a favor bv copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ain
MELIC'K &. CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,!
Old stand of J. S. Smith A Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, OA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to n'b
from, suited to every cluss and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
Octobe r 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND lilGllV
RIVER,
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way \
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina and other ••ba
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that hysnipil
- core of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Apent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, tlieir g ‘
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee Ik’
Roiul to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery ‘
at en expense, for transportation by Dray between tD -1
points, of
73 cents per Ton (SOOO) ltos.
which will save them 25 cents per ton, ns the Muse** j
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per b-tm
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible I'- 1 * 1 1
loss or damage, hs may be ascertained by rrfi iv' l
Bell A Cos., Josiah Morris, anil It. T. Thom, Motitp u'*” I
Ala. Refer, in Columlws, lla., to R. Fatten and Jolt®’ I
Ruse; nnd at Selma. Ala., to T. li. Smith,
jul.vfil ts • I
BACON.
Orx IIIIDS. cic-ic-e Bacon—hiig round, Just r*ueive 1
and for sale at the lowest figures, bv
March 15. (iUNIiV A CO
SCOTCH HERRINGS,
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received and •
sale at 42 Broad strei t, by
February 6, CELL A A THOM-'’
HAVANA CIGARS.
|.) (Will SELECT Brand* HAVANA Cl 1;”
* a” “ just received on consignment, and t- r ’
by J. T. SCOTT-
Bay UL 141 Broad St
GAS FITTING.
ON AS FITTING in all its branches promptly
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. 4c.
June 19. 3m U. M. ALDM'ORTR
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Post 11