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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, !
Prepared liy N. VV. St( ( M. I).
Kcasous why it should be used instead ol any other treat- \
juout in all Febrile affections :
I at—Kconomy of Time.—A* only one-seventh
of the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
‘id.Rcoiiomy of Money.—Ah it cost* but one
dollar.
3rd.-Kronoiny of Feeling—As it saves the
Buffering of a long sickness and the consequent treat
in'-nt ; the annoyance of taking nauseating doees of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain ol’
long confinement; out little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
IIP. Bconomy of Tliouglit.—As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
Sfb —Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to lie followed by chronic disease.
Util.—Economy of Life.—As the cure iseflfected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
reinoviug, in a corresponding decree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other remains might he added, but these arc deemed
Hulticient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons arc more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the lirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*o the nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As Ibis remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary eases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude th y
were not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
-a little cold, which gave alarm —it could luivc been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed off with
out anything—that medicine had uoelfuct.” The general
Impression on the subject of lever is such, that thoughts
mil unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
ns naturally as melt think at all; and it is mit until
tin- individual has witnessed many cases that he can fully
realize tlin truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very Hilling canes, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful ill perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur where there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success ul in reducing the fever,
it will again rise as the inttueuco of the “Kluld” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in such cases that L have given
and frequently refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks on Feveri lu Geueral*
On this subject 1 wish to be fully understood. Ity the
term “levers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which tlie human frame is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in their
development and exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by (he same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in the circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, 1 quote from the eolebrafer. Prof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ I’riuci
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
On page HIM, he says:—“Wo hear continual!,, both ill
and out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, l’utrid 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, I am persuaded that the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is Inal and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can he relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy of remembrance
ami I would impress on your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling yourself about a “ name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be. well instead of any distinetcharacter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
Tills assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specnlo
t ions or visions of mind, hut on experience at (lie bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by my. .If and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear this in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rebt
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as eases may have be
come developed before the ” Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all of tho most promin ut fevers, though tho “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
hales important to be oiiscnwd in all eases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and nay be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must he free from all currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
fid. It inuHt lie continued whenever tho fever subsides,
or Is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such lie tiie case under any
circumstances.
Itli. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned ns to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or tuke any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, hut be left
quiet to all Intents and purposes.
filll. Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any sirnplo decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, us parties may prefer or patients desire.
rah. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while lu the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade witli a little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year er under, from 3 to S drops.
“ over 1 uud under 2 years, “ f> to 15 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to fit)
“ “ 5 “ 10 “ “ “0 to 00
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered us adults, for w hom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons th> not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
Them is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those often years of age frequently having
taken full doees; but for a little guide, 1 have given tho
above table, with the remark that, as u general rule,
child*’require more than adults in proportion.
lly observing tbe above directions, tin* —medicine will
lio found agreeable in all of its effects, tho expectations
of tlie most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My olfject in being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of tho medicine may bj obtained, and
not. on account of any act..at necessity of Hindi strict ob
servances.
Ilillou* or Remittent Fever.
(five a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oft'; this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple rases of
fever, with such observances as are set fu-tli in the
“ Rules.” But should there lit* prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
ultondod to at once, and while giving the - Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If in any ease the bowels are particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with tho
first portion; they must l>e opened or tin* lever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 er
upward*, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
te tlio influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teuepoousful
may be given at first with advantage, and even repeal’ and
in two hour*—if It—the pulse—has not been oftened,
til Us showing the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
tlie medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
(five two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a t** i
spoeuful. to be discontinued as the fever subside). As
tho bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in tills disease
no time should la* lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may ho neces
sary till it operates; eueinas (injections) may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
frlotlon (rubbing) with the bands er flannel; also, cold
applications to tlie head. Quinine may I>e added to tho
“ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being nil of a low grade, flu* pulse
small and wiry, witli a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least ho far as
ni.v treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will be required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
tin* common treatment, while with this |, u t a few days
will l*e necessary at longest to establish tt permanent
convalescence.
| The treatment should be commenced—which may
| immediately follow any other without detriment with
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes fuller or laigor in volume, then to be continued
luce in six or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In had case*, from three to five grains each of quinine j
and capsicum, (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (sou auxiliaries) should he added to each (lose. Tlie
bowels should Ist kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should he given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. The patient
should bo sustained hy nourishing Utid luucilagenous j
drinks —such as are in common use in such cases.— !
Where tlie skin is very dry, sjiougmg tho surface as di- I
reded in bilious fever, will be fouud advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, hung
or Winter Fever.
(jive a tuaspoonful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bom- set; or
half tlie quantity muy be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The boneset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or tbo patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
tho kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep the
Ixiwels gently open.
Vnrlula, Varioloid, Rubeola anil Scarla
tina; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Mt-anles,
and Scarlet Fever.
Ah all of these diseases are attended witli fever, which
in fact it the most prominent symptom, the treatment
ililli is line little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ name,” whether it is one or the
oilier, or neither, as they all commence wills fever, but
treat it at once; govern the lever and there will be no
trouble; there will be but tittle eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tin* assertion, that small |>ox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, uud that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only nly reputation, lint u,l that I hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, 1 have good authority; that of
I’rof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
“ You may abate the force of the eruptive fever, anil
keep down, it is believed, tho number oj the pustules; by
spline purges, Ac.” lierois tlie admission that it may
be done. I imvo not only proven it may be, but hut
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship, bee tlie account appended.
(jive a teaspisinful or more, according to tlie urgency
of tlie case, with a dose of salts or castor oil; repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the feversub
siilcs—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
but it should bo given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. \\ lieu tlie throat is affected,
any of the ordinary garglos may bo used, and the
surface bathed, us thought advisable.
In one case, on tlie ship Duchessd’Orleans, the tongue
and fuucns were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he was cured hy dropping tlie
Fluid on Ilia tongue, drop hy drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in teaspooufut doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours hy the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tho mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teospoonful, almost invariably giving entire uud per
manent relief; no alarm need he entertained, as the
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re
peated as long as the fever continues, as iu other cases.
The bowels id course should be attended to.
in connection with tills subject, I cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of tlieir trials, lu child-birth, its relaxing arid
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must lie tried to bo appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will he relieved at once hy u com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold tuken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies for many of tlie ills of females, if not
tlie most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tho whole system, removing all excitability
and iritubility ofthu nervous as well us the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet the system so that, one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use In bo many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoiil constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as in noli as possible, 1 give under this head geueral
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition culled fever, or subduo and
control it under ail circumstances, without regard to tlie
name it may he or ought to be called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when sucli exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
be appiopriate means, ami these sohuid 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, la-sides no unnecessary
time will then he 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 Siam after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the doso; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to he good for
that complaint, though if caused hy irritability, the
“Fluid” wiUsoon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tlie head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if the fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
‘*tlie 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 bu no trou
ble ; if the patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during conx-lescence, when the patient lias become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any goad; for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse tlie stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlie
stomach has settled, give tlie “Fluid” aud a cathartic if
necessary ; in short, treat ul) tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlie
“Fluid” at the sume time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will he astonished at tlie **ase
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Turtles may feel at a loss to know what is meant hy
cathartics, Ac., us physicians are usually particular
about what is used. 1 have found no such necessity
when using tlie Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, I will name a few of the different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to. v iz.:—
<il liarl tea.—Articles that purge or operate on tlie
bowels, kucli us castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or harks, and many pills, autihilious, Acq anything
known to lio good fur such purposes.
lie|iat ics.—Anything known to net on the liver
imrticulurly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on hy the different schools
lor this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while tlie system is under its in
flueuce. Aud one may choose calomel—another, liluo
mass—the third, podophyllin—tho fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice ami be suc
cessful.
T onics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various bulks, roots and bittor herbs. Bone
sec or thoroughwort is one of tin* best used in fevers.
Ast rtngent . —Sucli as check tin* action of the
bowels, laiuilnuum and other preparations of opium are
used; aUo, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have tlie effect.
Stimulants.—Articles tlint raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tin* essences are all nniro
or less stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, liut the Negative Electric Fluid is u brt'er “ dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in tho materia mrdica.
I shall not tax tho reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tlie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on t lie
Psckstship Ductless D’Orlenns.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the following, viz—
We took passage on the packetsliip Duchess d’Orleans,
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France,
and bound for Now York. She sailed on the Dtlt of Am
gust, 1851, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, tlie small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in clinrge. Dr. N. W. Seat, w ith
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, with which ho seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in a few hours, aud curing
in a very short time.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox, some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All wore cured with unu
sual prompt ness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used hy Dr. Seat on the oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ii long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death! Tlie
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. I’. F.ibri, 84 Pearl street. New York.
E. O. Kauri. “ “ “
■I. A. DxNokmandy, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A.DeNurmvxpt, East Liverpool. Ohio.
, Cabin Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. Huttos. Commander.
„ . W. Marstos, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
_ , N. W. Seat, M. P.
Address orders to
8- W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria;
i'OK HIE PREVENTION AND CUKE
Ot F’ever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and i
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Bymp
tons; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Fliip
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORldlN IN
MALARIA OH MIA.SMA.
r I MIE.SE diseases are common to many localities of tbe
I United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
(south, East or West, they all equally spring from the
same miasuial cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution uud habits of the sufferers; hut us tlie
cause is the saute, they will alt equally yield toareincdy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
aud for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Jlalaiia,
whether arising from Marshes, Stagnant water, decoin po
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character and effect; is a poi
son floating in tliu atmosphere, causing disease toail who
breathe it. lu accordance with those unalterable laws
governing tiio unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
tlie public,
The Nulurul Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purities tlie system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to bo entirely new, aud un
known to uny but tlie proprietor, wiio distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use:
It will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free front the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
In its operation upon the poison in the system, it w ill
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the discuse is cured, it
w ill eutirely prevent the accession of
General Uebllity uud Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other utede
ciues. Tlie 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 ho banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, mo
chan ics, and all laboring people maybe 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 tlie must 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, tit the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tlie most candid minds, because all the resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wind was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, sucli as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, uud when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their puis nous effects are superadded
to tiie poor sufferer’s lirst complaint.
On this account ague sufferers should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
uotwithstandingtho makers of them uniformly assert
they may be taken witli perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that tiie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Wortliy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Kntire Harinlessness,
Tho following certificate from on of the most celebrated
chemists in the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
New York, June 11, 1855.
“I have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, Hint this Remedy is
destined not only to re.ieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as tlie one
under consideration, if tlie medicine he taken in advance.
Tliis is owing to tlie diseases being produced hy one and
tlie same cause, uud therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves hy tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for tlie poison already
lurking in tlieir veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it docs harm.
F’ull directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished I‘liysiciau 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 autihilious purgative. The
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tlie object of which is to cleanse tho stontacii
ancl free tlie biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must he taken
or tin* operation of tho antidote w ill lie seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising front the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over tlie
dregs of it, after tlie liquid is evaporated, w ill counteract
and destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
Tliis mode of exhibiting tiie Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
muliiriims situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and Auue Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tho outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (tin* copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of tlie proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits uud imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and Used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared anil sold by tlie proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES. Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
K IVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A S< H Tl 1 1 ,KN REMEDY.
Haile by Prof. <). <l. AYiinilmnn.
New Orleans. Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
HAVE received tlie appointment from tho proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Erpeetoi’ant,
tlie medicine that has created such an excitement at tlie
North among tiie Pliysieiuiis, and inis been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of file Yellow Jesnmine,
the pure decoction of Wild Cherry llark, and many other
valuable Ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in tliis country.
.RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1865.
Dear Sir—Tlie public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under tiie titles
of SursaparilliiH, Bills, Blusters. Liniments, Ac., that are
daily brought to tlieir notice through tin* newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or ut least those
who nre afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Eeal I'se ill Pulmonary diseases. 1 tun conscious that in
so doing. I am acting most unprtffcssionally.and derogu
torily to tlie interests of Medical Science and the regular
Bractitioners of Medicine, I refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin. Miss., May 1, 1855.
O. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant n fair trial and am well pleased witli its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met witli. I
would lie pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. I>.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
tliis medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dies >lvi ut
ami its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably lie preferred to any other offered to tlie
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also 1)0 found excellent, its natural anil genial warmth
keeping tlie digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this is tin* only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of tlie medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned l>y. approved of. and recommended by the leu,ring
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tlie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Coil Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
AtipPrice—Oue Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus, Ga.,
Only agents for this county.
February I.
aRE AT T RIU MP H S
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE ( IKK,
Oft
ANTIDOTE TO MAD ARIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS !
Sec what tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louts, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New Yorß city, in favor 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 seud to Dr. Rhodes
for tho medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, w ho have inva
riably been cured hy it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to lie all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
l’resd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Dad tlie Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29, 155.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been ire e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the lust twelve years, I sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles whiclt completely re
stored her to health and strength, aud as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. I’. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 2411i, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & llallklay for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. 11 has sold like •• Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two liotries on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it (rid not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I hud one ease
of Cliill Fever where it run four days, but tiie man came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Tlie box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold aud created a large
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your geueral agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only he equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these casc-s may be few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS A ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1555.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
with the most favorable success in tliis neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at lirst,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responoibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as 1 am almost out
ot tlie article 1 wish you would forward me one gross of
tho bottles, if you see proper to do sc. and I will lie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlie
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship tlie cureto me as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—Your Cure for the Fever
aud Ague has thus far performed wonders, It has not
failed in one instance to effect a quick and permanent
cure. Some who have been troubled with the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Sir. James A. Rhodes —Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the Benefit it has been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Istbmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th * different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal t jgrew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now iti the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur m idicine the success that it inerts,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
lu another column of to day's paper will be fouud 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 Will. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that ho 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, Boonsberro,
Mil. Sept. 4.
Evidence from n Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1805.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in tlie family of a clergyman here hits been taking an
“AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit —a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias uot had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a bottle of your Cure. So far it w’orks like
a charm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. BUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. 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 w ith
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. It.. Ga., Jan. 1, 1850.
Y’our Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only ono bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of tlie CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town “and village
in tlie United States, Canadas. Ac. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. K. Chilton, of New Y'ot k, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
tlie Fever anil 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 cotilii not lie realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
<*f which i publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the tact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everattended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of tlie Cute is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use ns a preventive. Thus protected by
using a lioltlo or two during the warm nml 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 the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which tlie
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving now 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.
JAME 2. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, 11. J.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Klvlln,Thomas A’Co, are Distributing Agents for tlie
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kirliu, Thomas A Co.’sell at
tin* very lowest prices,
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphanpco, Ala.
DANFORTH A NAGEL
Will supply Physicians witli tlie
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving n
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of tho system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
anti without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &o.
Also, agents and desleis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGARS,
Have removed to No. 40 Vesey Street, lear of (lie Astor
House, NIOW YORK.
New York, January 1. 1850,
KIVLIN, THUXAI & t O.
1 T AYE ordered front New York a full supply iff tlie
I most extraordinary medicine of the age.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill be in receipt of five gross on Hie 10th iustaut.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 5.
D. B. THOMPSON & CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georg,.,
Wholesale niul Retail Dealer „ “ ’
i (DURING STOVES of all sizes an<rvMri..i.. ■to*.
Yri patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMP:-.Mpfe,. j
head Pipe, Hollow Ware, Urittiinis and Plan-Bnmfii
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnish!ng*W&BS
Ooods generally, aud manufacturers of a * I
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE,
January 20. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.’
rpmS House is located on Lookout
4 Mountain, at an elevation of tliir- jA rilSkl
t>IM *> I 11 . df-• t. iii'ir. ■A, - ( , > J
nery not surpassed by any in tiie U
ted States, and an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasure.
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secnery ,1V
not have their wishes more fully met than on Looker
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE WA Tp)/ J
iu abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, asg.,i„| ,
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only five mi;
from Chattanooga, nml Horses, Buggies and Hacks “, I
always in readiness to convey visitors and tlieir w., v ’ I
to its summit, where their imaginations will la* fuu”
met and tlieir wants well cared for.
Tlie House will be opened on the Ist of June, itndch,
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASHBUKN, Proprietor
April 22,1850. 1.. M. ANSLEY, Superintendent’
THIRD AND LAST 4 ALL
FOR THE SEASON.
riMIE undersigned is closing out bis entire ST Aid,
JL aud FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced pr,,,
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. Tin- *,„ V j
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, sucli W
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other l-'m
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marlin !
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tal,
Damask; Brown Linens Ac. Ac. Also, Fancy and ltin,| j
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackomt Vine
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs; I<4 1
liirs and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Frine. •
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins just re”
ceived. Call and look through tlie stock and feel usmu
ed tlie prices I am now asking will induce you to hm
(i. VV. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Street
July 2 __
STEWART, GRAY &, CO.,
ri'AKE tliis method of notifying their friends ami fl! .
JL tomers that they have sold their Stock of Greci rie,
to Messrs.
REDE, FREER rffe CO.,
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our old !
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish evert ii,
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tlie most favorable terms to tlieir customers and am
of our friends anil former patrons. We take great pi. ri
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and re
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue tlie
Warehouse and Commission Business,
at tlie same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uiuii
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION 1)1
SINESS. aud will spare no pains or labor to give satisfac.
tion to all who may favor us with tlieir patronage,
Columbus, Ga.. May 10, 1850. lm
>, COOKING, OFFICE,
Sfe if-i- AND PARLOR STOVES.*^.
jVJTSSg TINT WARE. If&K
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, .
A largo assortment always on baud, and for sale id
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in general, j
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
K. M. ALDWORTIL
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. deni
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tlie I,a.
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in tlie hu-i
----ness of Dress-making, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tiie Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A t
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andl
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having ref
work done in good style and witli promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1850.
I'll E Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter,
will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for Hit-
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs to
add, sanguine in tlie belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement iu tin-
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Himl
ing States, and especially Alabamians, tlie past history and
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tlie first place, we remark to our friends and readers
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the Publish
er and Proprietor; aud we hereby assure our readers,
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall 1-
sue promptly by tbe first day of each mouth.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition ul
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Annual Fair of the Alabama Stair
Agricultural Society, tbe Cotton Planter “ will take in
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to tlie
highest niche of improvement.
it is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by tlie members of tlie Society, that the Planters and
Farmers, tlie Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex [
clusively) Industrial Periodical, tlie Organ of the Ala- I
llama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
be unfettered in the great work of developing the im
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Mnnufar
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the Jiiiui
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil and tle Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many I
tlie most practical as well as scientific minds of the South,
we feel assured we sltali be able to visit our patrons oa
the first of each month, to tlieir entire satisfaction and
profit.
Every family in the country, whataver msy be then
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; la
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically profits
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good agri
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Pluiilcr - ■ !
issue promptly by tlie first day of the month. It will I** - 1
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white )* I
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched and trim
med.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained. ‘
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience, *•
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terme :
One copy, in advance $ 1 00
Six copies “ 500 I
Twelve copies “ to 00 ‘
Ciubsor Jgricultural Societies, 10(1 copies 75 Ot*
Mil communicaiious, either for the columns of the i’
tor, or containing remittances, ordering tin* pap’ i’. ‘* l
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Dost bit*’
rilabaina.
Subscriptions should commence with thevoltuai-”
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the State,
will confer a favor by copying tho I’rospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland. ril.
MELICK & CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West, Stile Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock t>, wk ’ 1
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMEHY, SELMA AND lilGb’
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods l*y A’
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and othe* ‘ ‘ I
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that. liysiniT 111 ’ I
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Cohimlms, Georgia, tlieir g “
will le forwarded from tlie Depot of the Mubcoicw >
Road to the Depot of the OpeliUa and Montgomery
at an expense, for transportation hy Dray between tl"**
point*, of
7 5 cents per Ton (2000) 11>*
which will save them 25 cent* per ton. a* the Mu**"*’
Rail Road Co.’s contractor* charge one dollar per t" n
The Union Dray Company i* amply responsible , " 1 *
loss or damage, a* may he ascertained hy return”- _
Bell & Cos., ,Jo*iuh Morris, and R. T. Thom, Montgei l ”
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to R. Patten uml
Ruse; and at Selma, Ala., to T. B. Smith.
July 31 H
BACON.
iA X lIIIBS. cli'dci* Bacon—hog round, Just ,TU ‘
&• ) and for *a!e at the lowest figures, hy
March 15. OPNBY * C(
SCOTCH HERRINGS
4 FINE lot of Scotch Herring* just received ft> ,(
2 V sale at 42 Broad street, hy I
Feb, uiiry 6. PELLA k XBOJIM ■
HAVANA CIGARS. ft
IQ nnfl SELECT Brands HAVANA (I 1,
I ■i.V’ “ f just received on consignment. RD“.
by J. T. SCOTT-
May 18. 141 Broad Mi
6AI FITTING).
("4 AS FITTING in all its branches promptly iff'* ‘
T to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. Ac.
June 19. 3m K. M. ALOW OKI.’ ■
Randolph St. nearly opposite the Po-t •