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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, I
Prepared by K> W. Meat, M. B.
Ileuson* why it should lie ii*'(l instead of any other treat
meut in all Febrile affections :
Ist.— Kcouomy of Time.—As only one-seventh
el the ordinary time is required to offset a cure.
2d.—Eco’ioiny of Money.—As it coats hut one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Peeling.—Aa it saves the
suffering of a lung sickness and tile consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, tliuir disagreeable oprition, and the pain \,f
long confinement; hut lit-ie of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleaaant tn its effects.
Ith. — Economy of Thought.—As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
3th.—Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to tie followed by chronic disease.
(ith.—Economy of I.tfe.—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 Ist ndded, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes aud persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons arc 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 liavo become reduced, corresponding ol com He
to the nature of the cose at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soou after
tin; attack, persons can scarcely realize that they loul
keen really much sick, and very naturally conclude th y
Wor i not attacked with fever, arid if so, ‘ it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have l>< eti
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anythiug—that medicine hod nocffect.” The general
impression on too subject of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike tlie alsive follow the cure of a common case
n- naturally as men think at all; and it is noL until
tin. individual has witnessed many oases that ho can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very tiifllllg cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, jet persons, though they have
been tints successful in perhaps hundreds of uises, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success.ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the influence of ttie • Fluid” passes
off, os the exciting cause may still exist, it is to guard
against disappointment m such cases tkut 1 have given
and frequently refer to wlmt I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Fevers In Usnertl-
On this subject 1 wish to be tuliy understood. I!y the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all lebiile affections to
which tlie human frame is gulijeot, including small jhjx
and other eruptive fever a; but as they arise by a gie it
variety of causes, aud in quite dissimilar constitutions
ami habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by tho same general character
istics—that o. undue excitement iu the circulatory and
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fro
queue/ iu thepul#e, sense of heat, dryness of tlie skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the celebrated Frol. T. Watson,
of King's College, boudou, whoso work on the •• Princi
ples and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently sUimiwrilauthority.
On page H.J4, he says:—“We hear continually, both in
and out of tho profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fovor, how Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to tlie lull as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (iastru-Kuteric, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever zlihwh itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon tlie
mind of all this sub-division, is bad aud hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to itH name. There is nn
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that eau bo relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
and 1 would impress ou your minds the fully of hunting
up or troubling youiself about a “same,-' 1 if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
willbe well ius Lead of any dlstlnctcliaraeter being dt,-',ul
upod, so us to be properly named by tlie most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis bused on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, out on experience at the bed
side of tlie sick, iu hundreds, aye, Mp. usamls of eases
(by inysolf and others) under a. great variety of cir
cuuistauces, seasons and cljmates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at onoe without regard to no me, and rest
assured yon will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as caf es may have be
come developed before tlie “ Fluid” if, given, either by
rtegleet, or under soino other treatment, 1 will describe
as brictly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of tlie most prominent fevers, though tlie Rules”
aud “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon tho sick.
Rules important to be observed in all rases using the
Negative Electric fluids
Ist. It should be givon. in throe ox four times its own
quantity of water, and may bo sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients u>usf bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should ill ways bo free ventilation ill the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
Bd. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be tlie case under any
circumstances.
4th. When tho fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot ho questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, road or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of uU extra
neous influences, intiuce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed hr their hearing, iu
which they may feel more or less iuU‘rc->-ed, But t>e left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and us Iona; us the lenient desires and no
longer: they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, cither
(jold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
OtU. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tile lying posture, so us 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 fit tie
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the and
breast maybe bathed iti cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSEKs
For children of one year or under, irony !i to S drops.
“ over l and under 2 years, “ sto 15 “
“ “ 2 5 “■ l2 to 30
“ “ 6 V- 10 “ 2O to 60 “
“ 8 “ to half to a teaspoonful.
All persons oyer fltteeu considered us adults, for whom
a tegspoouful ia a common dose. Old persons do uot
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
uor females, ns a general rule, aa much as males.
There is uo particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those of ten years of ago frequently having
takeu full doses ; but for a little guide, 1 have given tlie
above table, with the remark lli.it, us a general rule,
children require more tliuii adults in proportion.
By observing tlie above directions, tlie medicine will
be found agreeable In ail of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in being thus particular is. that
tlie full benefit of the medicine may be obtained, and
not on account ofany actual necessity of such strict ole
servances.
Bilious or Remittent. Fever.
(live a teas;ionful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till :he fever Is evidently passing off; this
constitutes the whole treatment iu all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as arc set forth in tlie
*• Rules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should lie
attended to at once, aud while giving the “ Fluid.’’
See Syuopsis.
If iu auy case tlie bowels are particularly constipated
or confiu-d, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
ttrst portion ; they must bo opened or tlie fever mav rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, aud the patient is not particularly susceptible
to tlie influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double (lose, or two tauqioonsful
may be given at lirst witli advantage, and even repeated
in two hours—if it—the pulse—lias not been sothned,
thus showing the medioiiie has taken effect.
Batbiug the surface with water at au agivenblo
tcuipei ature, tlie saline wasti, vinegar or spirits aud
‘valor, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
the medicine much in takiug effect.
Congestive Fever.
Uivo two teaspxmsfut and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full ami soft, then only a tea
spoontul, to be discontinued as tlie Ihver subeider As
tho bowels are generally conttnod, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to Operate In this disease
no time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with tho “ Fluid’’ and repeat as may be neoes
snrj- till it operates; enemas (injections) may also lie
used to advantage: also, mustard to the extremities or
friction (rubbing) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine mav be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Ty pints. Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever*
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being ail of a low grade, the pulse
small aud wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them-at least so tar as
my treatment is concerned, in those low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required - still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common troatmout, while with this but a few davs
2. AiST” “
The treatment should bo commenced—which mav
immediately follow any other without detriment—with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
nce in six or eight hour* till the fever entirely subside
In had cases, fro’ „ three to live grains eacli of quinine |
aud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or Homo tonic and stimu- j
lnut (soe aux’iffarie*) should be azlded to each dose. Tlie
bowels sho-j|j i,„ kept gently open, uud small portions :
of some hep,die should be given occasionally, even
though t|,„ bowels should lie very loose. Tlie patient
should, sustained by nourishing and mucllageuous
drill* ,s—such as arc in common use in such cases.—
Wdere tho skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tunics should he used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Fueumonla, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live u tcasf ioontul of the “Fluid” every two hours,
witli a wine-glussful of a strong decoction of boheset; or
half tlie quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say oncgjn six or eight hours.
The honeset 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 pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever,
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is tlie must prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of couimmi fevers. Remember
never wait to leani tlie “Mime,” whether it is one or tlie
other, or neither, as they all commence with fever, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will bo no
trouble; there will bo hut little, eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, und doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly muke the assertion, tiiat siimil pox, if treated as
1 direct, will lee cut slant; attended witli but little erup
tion ; little or no pitting, and that thero Is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this t will slake
not only my reputation, but n;l that I hold must dear;
besides, on tlilssubject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. B atson, previously quoted. He says, page 874:
“ You may abate tlie force of tlo; eruptive lever, aud
keep down, it is believed, tlie number of the. pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done, i nave not only proven it may be, but has
been done ill numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship, see the account appended.
(Jive a teu-poonlul or more, according to the urgency
of tile case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once iu two hours it necessary, until tnofeversuh
sidcs—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
hut it should he given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
auy of the ordinary gargles may bo used, uud tiio
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
in one case, on the ship Duchess d’Orleans, the tongue
and fauens were so much swollen that tlie patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tho
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
w hen it was given in teaspoonful doses < eery hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tho throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by tbe Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tho tiiroat frequently, it is doubtless tlie
best gargle, iu all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.,
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative F.lectrie Fluid with such readiness, os to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonfui. almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; uo alarm need be entertained, as tbe
Fluid will arrest it in a shaft time. It should lie re
peated as long ns the fever continues, as in other cases.
The bowels of course should be attended to.
In connection with this aulgect, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tiio ladies, will save them much pain und suffering, it
is to inform them of the liappy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must bo tried to be appreciated,—
Baili ful menstruation will bo relieved at once by a com
mon dose und retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies formany of the ills of females, if not
the most so ofany medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing the wholo system, removing ail excitability
and iritability of tho nervous ns well io; tie circulatory.
It wilt not t’orco sleep like opiates, Uilt it will sooth and
quiet the system so that ono eim steep naturally and
; healthy; hencu its use in so v.s'.oV cases.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all ijmca. As the Negative Klectric Fluid
will change tliq, condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
•name it muy boor ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control alt organic or local causes, wliicb,
wlicu such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
Whsu such indications occur in any cast*, they should
bo appropriate means, and those solnild be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides uo unnecessary
time will then lie lost. As tiio •, Fluid” alone will sub
due tlie fever, 1 coll all else auxiliary treatment.
If Hie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tile lirst dose, or soon, after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though, if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soou relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard piaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet iu eold water, to tiio part; if
violent pain in tho head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cowling application, and bathe
. the teel in hot water; if the lover is very high, skin
: dry uud hot, with great suffering, sponge or hut be Hie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
i “the saline wash,” vinegar uud water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief anil aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which thero will be no trou
ble ; if the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tunica and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu ab-ii-uce of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias become re
duced ; if there is nausea ami vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on Hie stomach
to do any good: for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; whea tlie
stomach has settled, give the •• Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary : iu short, treat all tiio prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving Hie
“ Fluiu ’ at the same time as directed, and saccesa°will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, aud then you will bo astonished at tho ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to kuow what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
shout what is used. I have t’ouml uu such necessity
wlieu using Hie Fluid, ami to be fully understood by
all, I will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, via:—
x at Hurt tee,— Articles tiiat purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, suits, senna, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, untibilious, Ac.; auy thing
known to be good for such purposes.
Hepatic a.—Anything known to act on the Kver
particularly, portal circulation ami secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used iu connection
witli tho “Fluid” or while tho system is under its in
fluence. Ami ono may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tunica.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and hitter herbs. Bone
sot or thoroughwort is one of the best used iu fevers.
As( rliißcnt s. —Such as check the action of tho
bow els. Laudanum aud other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents
which have the effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlie best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie qnly classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are genet all v
used, but the Negative Klectric Fluid is u better “dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic.” •• relaxant” aud
“sedative” than known in tile materia mnlica.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, tiiat on tho
l’nckct ship Duchess D’Orleans.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates-
Wo. the undersigned, certify to the” following, vis—
We took passage on the packttship Duchess d’Orlenns
Capt Hutton, then tying in tlie port of Havre, France’
and bound tor New York. She sailed on tlie 9th of Ato
gust. 1851, with over a hundred sonls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after lenving Havre, tlie small
pox broke out among the emigrants. Thev were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. W.'Sent, with
anew remedy of lit* own, which he calls Negative Klec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During tlie voyage, which lasted thirty-niue davs,’
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured with uum
snal promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Scat oti the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled witli
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, it long passage,
small pox and fever on board, ami not a death: The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
!;• B. F'abri, 84 Pearl street, New York.
K.G.Fabri. “ “ “
J. A. I'cNokmaniit, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A.DeXormaxdv, Fast Liverpool. Ohio,
m .... . . . Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. S. Hpttox, Commander.
... .. . . . Wm. Marstow, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
SAA N - W - S,AT ’ D.
wdr Add. cits orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
FUlt THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Syrnp
tons ; Typhoid Fever, Y ellow lever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of uiseaac
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MA.tiAH.IA OR MIA.SMA.
t IMIKSE diseases aro common to many localities of the
X UYiiled States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, Fast or West, they all equally spring lroui tho
same miosmal cause. The great variety of symptoms aud
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sox, constitution aud habits of the sufferers; hut os tlie
cause is tho same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
tiiat is competent to overcome or remove tiiat cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle has its opposite,
and lor every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a Hpucilic remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal aud vegetable mailer, or even newly
cleared lauds, is tlie same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating iu tlie atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tlie unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tire .Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralises the poison whenever it comes in con
tact w itli it, even iu the open air, and w hen taken iuter
ually completely jiurifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, aud finis restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to he entirely new, and un
known to any hut the proprietor, who distinctly claims
tiie following extraordinary result’ from it use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
year*, and by continuing its use, according to tlie direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected; tlie patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon tho poison iu tlie system, it will
immediately relieve all tlie distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, aud when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Delbiilty and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tlie administration of other medo
cincs. Tlie patient at once begins to leever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By it- use F.ver aud Ague may be banished from
every family and class iu the community; farmers, me
chanics, and ail laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious uttucks during Hie sickly season,
which is often to them tlie most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since tho introduction of the CURE in every port of
tlie United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions ill
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all ’.he resources cf
science had been taxed iu 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 iieisouous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
Tlie effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give ouly
tonqiorai y relief, their puis nous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s lirst complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should be particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken witli perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlcssness,
The following certificate from one of the most celebrated
chemists ill the United States Inis been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evei y bottle:
Ntw York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMKS R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It i- a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
tlie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
tlie poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often he found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or untibilious purgative. The
very heat tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse the stomach
end rree tlie biliary passages. Rememlier that where
this is necessary, or there is c. istlVouees, it must be taken
or tlie operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from tlie medicine,
aud also the air wafted across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degice commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the (jure should likewiso bo
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever A.\n Ague Ccre” blown in the
glass, mid oil the outside wrapper is the name of tiio
, medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature ot’ the proprietor. These precautions arj
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
Tits reliance roii its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will be considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by tlie proprietor.
JAMES A. RHODE;-. Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REM KL>Y.
Made ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON it CO.,
UAY’E received tlie appointment from the proprietor
for tlie sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
tlie medicine that lias created such au excitement at tlie
North among the Physicians, and has been pronounced
by all who have used it as being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman’s Cherry- Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesamiue,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, aud many other
’ aluahle Ingredients that render it far latter than any
oilier Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—Tiio public generally are fully aware of tlie
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*. Pills, Plasters. Liniments, Ac., tiiat are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who aro afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Heat Use in Dulmtmary Diseases. lam conscious that in
so doing. I am acting most unpiofessioually.and derogu
torily to the interests of Medical Science and tlie regular
Practitioners of Medftiiio. 1 refer to Woodman's Uierry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any Os Hie usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin, Miss., May 1, 1855.
0. 0. W oodman—Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am “cM pleased with it? ef
fects: better thau any other article I ever met with. [
would lie pleased to have you semi me half a dozen bot
tles by tlie bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. ?! isoN, 51, p.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
•coughs, colus. aud in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar propertiotasa dissolvt nt i
and its soothing power to all irritations of tlie throat, I
will probably he preferred to any other offered to the !
■public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will i
also be found excellent, its natural aud genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Hough Medicine that I
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sane
tioned by. approved of. ami recommended hv the leading
Physicians of New York city. Kvery bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
<3*Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO., Columbus, Ga„
_ , . Only agents for this county,
f*brua:y (. *
great triumphs
AND
UNPARALLELED SL’CCFSci OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE, ;
OR
ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS 5
See what tho President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever und Ague Cure, or An
tidote to-Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1805,
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. If. Chilton,
of New York cityyin faVer of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for tlm medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to be all tiiat
tlie proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Had tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having been informed of tfio illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias uot been ire etrom Fever and
Ague a mouth at a time for the lust twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever ami Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health aud strength, and as four mouths
have now elapsed, there is uo reason to doubt the perma
nency of tlie cure.
C. A. P. iIASOF, Apothecary.
70 Eottles Perform 70 Cures,
Constantine, Mieii., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq,—Dear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, it has sold like “ Hot Cakes,:’
and I have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because “heu I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tho sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
34. Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Jilt. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tho box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand lor more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general ag:nt at Chicago, J. I). Ycrrington.
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.
We 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 must favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure uo pay,’ al though I was not authorized by
you to do to; hut I took tlie responsibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of tlie article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will he
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I Lave received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the euro,to me as soou as you can—there
never has been as mijch Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
and Ague has thus far performed wonders, It lias not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with tlie distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send u? immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATIIROP & SICLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, 1 take pleasure in assuring you of
the benefit it has been to me. I was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th • different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal 1 jgrew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing yjur midicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
TIIGMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day’s paper will be found an
advertisement for -‘Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that YVm. N.
Rowe, Merchant. Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Boonsboro,
Ml. Sepit. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit —a few days since she got a bottle of
Hie Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
‘Unsolicited Evidence from a PRysicinn.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been in tlie 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. K„ Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured bj- only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. YY. A. HAYLKS.
If any bodj- desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in tho United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is t herefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will bo noticed that tho letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill any newspaper, and prove tlie fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
T!c Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during tlie warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in tlie United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from tlie atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
a- u Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
v I lose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAME'f. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, 11.1.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas A’Co. are Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K„ T. A Cos. will savo
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas A Cos. sell ut
tho very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORTH TNAGEL
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only lv
N. W. SEAT, HI. ■)., IVew York,
lleing an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
7ty -v Rich the too positive condition of the system culled
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
andsvithout loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
BTOITCHKISS, FENNER ot BENNETT,
WHOLESALE C4ROCEKS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &c.
Also, agents and denleis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS.
Hiwetemoved to No. 40 Yesey Street, rear of tlie Aster
House, NEW YORK.
New York, January 1. 1850.
KIVLIN. THOMAS &. CO.
I T AYE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
4 I iiiov.t extraordinary medicine of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat's Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February A.
D. B. THOMPSON & CO., ‘
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgii.
Wholesale anil Retail Dealer p
C ROOKING STOVES of all sizes and various RL,.
/patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PCMPS.BffiL
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plan-Etas,
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing JTjpS
Goods generally, and manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE.
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE,”
riMUS House is located on Lookout
A Mountain, at ail elevation of tliir
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see- & , , ,
nery uot surpassed by any in the Uiii jjH i j
ted States, and an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure, in
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secuei v.
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOOKir
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE Wat;
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, r h
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and 11, „
always iu readiness to convey visitors and their
to its summit, where their imaginations will | H . f B ’
met and their wants well cared for.
Tlie House will bo opened on the Ist of June, r.ndrf.l
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASIIBURN, Proprietor
April 22,1866. L. M. ANfILEY, Buperlutoadei
THIRD AND BAST CALL
EO 3EU. T UIE eUEJaa-EiIOIV.
rpilK undersigned is closing out his entire mai.
X and FANCY FRY GOODS at greatly reduced |.;l
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. The si,
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other I
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Mai,
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses: ‘i„
Damask; Brown Linens &c &c. Also, Fancy nnil lifi,
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackoiiet at ’
Swi.s Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves: Handkerchiefs; i*
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Fringe
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces cheek Muslins just :
ceivod. Call and look through the stock and feel a..,
ed tiie prices I am now asking w ill induce you to t, ln
G. W. ATKINSON.
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Strep
Jffly2’f
STEWART, GRAY <fc CO.,
’liAlvE this method of notifying their friends and r.
X tomers that they have sold their Stock of OrooniJ
to Jlessrs.
rtUAXAD, 37EUj|V:3S3R. efis CO.,
who will In future conduct their business at our
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every A
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to tlieir customers ami
of our friends and former patrons. We take great pic
sure iu soliciting a share of patronage for them, amir,
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall stiff continue tlie
Warehouse and Commission Business.
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, wo shall now give otiruLj
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION El
SINFSS, and will spare no pains or labor to give sittki
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga.. May 10, 1G56. Ini
„ COOKING, OFFICE, £
■fcfek AND PARLOR STOVES, fc-
T’Sfe TI3ST Spgi
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, if
A large assortment always on hand, and for salt
fair prices. Rooting, Guttering, and Job Work in genes
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite tlie Post Office.
R. 51. ALDWORTII.
Columbus. Sept. 17, 1855. dOm
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS 51. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs the L
dies of Columbus, tiiat she is engaged in the bis
ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Sirs. S. .1. K
dull, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court lira
square. Tlieir patronage is respectfully solicited. .
51rs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-Gj
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, aniluij
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having rv
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13.1856. v
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE!
FOR 1856.
rpilE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton limitJ
jL will commence with the January number.
lu thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tl|
Fourth Volume, we have buta few short paragraphs;'l
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, ill
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in it!
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plstj
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past bistort |
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and rmm
that the Editor, l)r. Cloud, has again become the PubliS*
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter slndi i
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exliibilini
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumi-U
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama t*
Agricultural Society, the Cottou Planter will takv;|
step backw’ard” its progress is onward aniT’upweul i” -t
highest niclie of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor.it!
by the members of the Society, that the Planters ml
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alub&nd
will rally on masse to the support of Alabama’s only ■
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ id the .'-]
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency i
beauifettcred in the great work of developing th 1
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the St
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Man* 1 ’
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the A
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve the Soli and the Mud”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering man)’ i
the most practical as well as scientific minds of tile Sc i.:r|
wo feel assured we shali he able to visit our parrels ‘
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction rj
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver lu.-y he tie
avocation, should p>atrouise some Agricultural paper; :
cause tiiere is no reading matter published to the v.’ J
so innocent, and at the same time so practically | i ;
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained iuagewi •¥
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton I'luuter *
issue promptly by the first day of the nion l li. It wW
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white i
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched end w
med.
Our Horticultural Department will he sustained
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms s
One copy, in advance $ I li
Six copies “ i 1
Twelve copies “ lc
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies ■
All communicaiions, either for the columns: of tied,
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper. ■
bo addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Dockland Post
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volin l " 1
Newspapers friendly to the work, througliout the ’
will confer a favor by copying tho Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Dockland. di*-
MEDIt'K & CO'S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side lirnad Street.
CODUMBD’S, OA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing — a large stock t ‘
from, suited to every class and condition.
Uentlemcu’s Furnishing Goods In every variety.
October 22. ly
BIOSTGOMEBY, SELMA AMiTbI^ 11 ’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by “ J ’
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and othV’ il
west of Columbus, Georgia, are inlornied that liyfidil
to care of
JOHN W. HOWA3D, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, their -
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muse : ■ 1
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery
“t an expense, for transportation by Dray between 1
points, of
73 cents per Ton (8000) lbs.
which Will save them via cents per ton. as the Mir ■
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar p 1 r ’
The Union Dray Company Is amply responsible!
loss or damage, us may be ascertained by refer 1 ’
Bell A Cos., Josiah Morris, and R. T. Thom. Moutf 1
Ala. Refer, in Columbus. Ga., to R. Patten and
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. Ji. Smith.
July si
BACON.
i)r\ HIIDS. choice Bacon—hog round, just !’
and tor sale at the lowest figures, by
March 15. OuNBV * ‘
SCOTCH HERRINGS’
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received a.
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February 6. CEDDA A Til* 1 !
HAVANA CIGARS.
19 finfl SELECT Brands HAVANA <■
I Just received on consignment- o _
bv J. T. SC 1 ’!”
May 18. 141 Broad
GAS FITTING.
/'A AS FITTING in all its branches promptly
\_T to and warra"tcd.
BATHING APPARATUS. Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m K. M. ADP'VOb- , I
Randolph St. nearly opposite the P° !i