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NEGATIVE ELEC TRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. I#. Scat, M. I>.
Reasons why it sliould bo used instead of any other treat- I
went in all Febrile Vffectiom:
Ist.—- Economy of Time. —As only one-seventli j
of (lie ordinary time is repaired to effect a cure.
Kcnaoiny of Money, —As it costs but one
dollar.
llrd.— Bcoaoisy of Peeling.— As it saves the
suHoving of a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment ; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long eoutinuiueiit; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in its effects.
A til.— Kionoiny of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
misting, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
u dear friend is sick.
bill.—Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Util. — Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing (he patient, consequently
i coloring, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
the uliove reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment, on the first attack, but will
apply witii equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become red need, corresponding ol couise
to tbe nature of tho case at the time it is first adminis
tered.
As tins remedy gives so prompt, effectual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinal y cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
lieeu really much sink, and very naturally conclude tin y
wera not attacked with fever, and if so, “it was trifling
-a little cold, which gave alarm—it could hnvn been
nothing of csutsequeuco —it would have I Kissed off with
out anything—Unit medicine had no effect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever in such, Unit thoughts
nut unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
ns naturally as men think at all; and it is not until
I lie individual has witnessed many eases that he can fully
realize the truth; and even then bo may conclude them
all very trilling cases, which would huis readily yielded
to any simple mediciiiu, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect ~iat them will cases occur where there is some
••rganio or meal cause so great us lo require particular
attention, or though success til in reducing the fever,
U will again rise us the influence of the *’ Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting causo mu.v still exist. It i to guard
against disappoimmeut m surn eases that 1 have given
and frequently refer to what 1 have called a “synopsis.”
Kemurks on Severs In General*
Uu this subject 1 wish to be fully understood, lfy tho
term “fevers,” I compr-hond aM febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, Including small pox
and other oruptive fevers; but us they arise by a great
vaii'ty 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 the same general character
istics—that ol undue excitement in tho circulatory amt
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tbe skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advance, I quote from the cole loafed l’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, Condon, whose work on the •• Prim i
pies and Practice of physic” is a text book in many of
loir medical colleges, ami consequently stuns lard authority.
Un page H 34, be says;—“Wo hear continually, lioth in
sud out of the profesrfon, different species of fever spo
ken of. ity the public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, (Jastro-Bnteric, mid
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 bad and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according so its name. There is no
line of genuine distinction between continued levers,
that can be relied on. They run insensibly into each
other, even the most dissimilar of them, and at e often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, one worthy nf remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minds tho folly of hunting
up or troubling youi soli about a “ name;” If you have
lever, treat it at once si: liefrafter directed, and you
toil! he well instead of any distinctcharncter being devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
“ide of tlie sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Bear lliis in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerons fevers. But ns cases may have be
come developed before the ” Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some other treatment., i will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to be pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
ami “ Synopsis” will ho amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick,
Rules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must lie free from ull currents of air,
(though there should always be free ventilation in tho
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be tbe ease under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned as to their wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous influences, induce, them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
,’)lh. Fluids sliould bo allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long its the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm, us parties may prefer or patients desire.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression ; r
faintness while in tho lying posture, so us to 0,, as ion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, tliey should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with u little
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast limy be bathed in cold water; either of which
will give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
‘For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, 6to lft “
“ “ 2 “ ft “ “ 12to 30 “
“ “ & “ 10 “ “ 30 to 60 “
“ 3 “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common dose. Old persons do not
inquire as much ns young, or those in tho prime of life;
uor females, as a general rule, as much us males.
There Is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those often years of age frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
Ily observing tho above directions, the medicine will
he f,mud agreeable in an of its effects, the expectations
of the most saugniue realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in boiug thus particular is, that
the full benefit of the medicine may lie obtained, and
not on account of any uctual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Ililtous or Urmlttent Fever.
Give a teasponful of •* Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off'; this
constitutes the whole treatment ill till simple eases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth iu tho
“Rules.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should be
attended to at once, and while giving the “Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
if In any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or routined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion ; they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is uot particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two teaspoonsful
■nay be given at first with advantage, and even repeated
tn two hours—if it—the pulse—has uot been softened ,
thus showing the medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the saline wash, vinega l ’ ,r spirits and
water, in the-e difficult eases, will afford relief and aid
tho medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Give two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soft, then only a tea
spoonful, to be discontinued us the fever subside). As
the bowels are generally confined, and It is .vquently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no time should be lost lo get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat as may be neces
sary till it operates: enemas (injections) may also be
used to advautage; also, mustard to the extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with tho hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may be added to the
“11 u ill *lf thought advisable, See Synopsis,
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship unit Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As those fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all or a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, thore is
11“ practical use iu separating them— at least so fur as
treatment is concerned. In these low fevers, when
developed, a little patience will !*> required; still
little, as they frequently run weeks under
■HMommon treatment, while with this but a few dais
necessary at longest to establish a permanent
The treatment should bo commenced—which nmv
immediately follow any other without detriment—w ith
a teaspoonful of “ Fluid” every two hours, till the pulse
becomes tuller or larger In volume, then to be continued
rnce in six or eight hours Ull the fever entirely subsides.
In bad eases, from three to five grains each of quinine I
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be udded to cucli dose. The ;
bowels should be kept geutly open, and small portions j
of some hepatic sit,iuld l>u given occasionally, even
though tho bowels should be very loose. Tho pulient
should he sustained by nourishing and mucilagenous
drinks—such as are in common use in such cases.— j
Where tho skin is very dry, sponging the surface (is di
rected iu bilious lover, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases .
which iiave become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give u teaspoon ful of tho “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of boneset; or
half tho quantity may 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 the patient ia relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something of
the kind, to be upplied 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 those diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait lo learn the “ name ,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither , us tliey all commence with fever, blit
treat it at once; govern tbe fever and there will be no
trouble; there will b v but little eruption even iu small
pox. This, lo most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will be regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make tiie assertion, that small pox, if treated ns
J direct, will be cut short; atteuded witli but little erujt
tion; little or no pittiug, and that there it no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. Un this i will stake
not only my reputation, but ad that 1 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 tho force of the eruptive lever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission Unit it may
be done. I nave not only proven it maybe , but has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on board
ship. See tile account appended.
Give a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of tlie case, v. ’Mi a dose of sails or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once in two lionrs if necessary, until tho fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient;
hut it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tlie ordinary gargles may bo used, and the
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
in one case, un the slop ilucliess d'Urleans, the tongue
and faucus were so much swollen that tho patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping tbe
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow,
when ii was given iu teuspoouful doses every hour, till
all iilarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour
ishment ill about twelve hours by tho Fluid alone.—
Used to wet tbe throat frequently, it is donbtless the
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 tlie
Negative Electric Fluid witli such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need lie entertained, as the
Fluid w ill arrest it in a short time, it should bu re
peated as long as tlie fever continues, as in oilier cases.
The bowels of course sliould he atteuded to.
in connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tlie ladies, will save them much pain and suffering. It
is to inform them of tho happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. Iu child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives tlie labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried to be appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose anu retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of tlie most convenient and
effectual remedies formally of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of tho nervous us well as the circulatory,
it will uot force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy , hence its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under ull circumstances, without regard to the
name, it may he or ought to he called, it should he given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed iu order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
lie appropriate means, and these sohuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as tliey will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then he lost. As tho ‘,Fluid” alone will sub
due the fever, I call all else auxiliary treatment.
If the bowels are costive, give a cathartic (soo auxili
aries) witli tho lirst dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the doBe; if atteuded
with diarrhoea, give something known to ho good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or Intlainmution, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of letter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wot iu cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry and hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe the
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid the medi
cine in taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if tho patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iii absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient lias become re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on the stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach has settled, give the •• Fluid” and a cathartic If
necessary ; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving the
“Fluid” at the same time ns directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have seen, and then you will ho astonished at tho ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians are usually particular
about what is used. I have lound no such necessity
when using tho Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, I will name a tew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cut iuii-t ics.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such ss castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, ami many pills, uutihilious, Ae.; anything
known to be goodl'orsuch purposes.
Hcpattcs.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “ Fluid” or while tho system is under its in
fluence. And one may chooso calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podophyllin—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots ami bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughworl is one of the best used in fevers.
Astrlngfilti*—Such us check the action of the
bowels. Istudunum and oilier preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulant*.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., tlie essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tho only classes necessa
ry iu treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant'* and
“sedative” than knowu in the materia medico.
1 shall not tax the reader with a long list of proofs,
depending mainly ou Hie results of ti trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
Pnckctahlp Duchess D'Orlenns.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We, the undersigned, certify to the’ following, viz
We took passage on the pueketsliip Duchess d’Orleans,
Capt Hutton, then lying iu tlie port of Havre. France,
and bound for New York. She sailed on the Otli of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge. Dr. N. W.” Seat, with
anew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative Elec
tric Fluid, wiih which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
iu a very short time.
During the voyage, wldch lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small jmx, some fever.
Ac., and not a single death. All were eured with unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat oil the oe- ;
vision. possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much case, 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! The’
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
K. I*. Fmiri, 84 Pearl street. New York.
K. Q.Fauxi, “ “ “ ••
J. A. DkNormannr, Beaver county. Penn.
T. A.DeNomindt, East Liverpool, Ohio.
„„ , Cabin Passengers.
Tlie above statement is correct.
W. S. Ut'TToN, Commander.
„ „ Ww Marstom, First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1853.
, N. W. SIAT, M. D.
4 Hr Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle ! New Kemedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
01 Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, utid j
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also oi j
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MA-IjAXUA or niiasiwa.
rr ‘ll KSE diseases are common to many localities of the
X United States; but Wherever they prevail, North,
Suutli, r-ast or West, tliey ull equally spring from tlie
same niiasmal cause. The great vuriety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and hubits of tlie sufferers: but ns tbe
cause is tlie same, they will all equally yield to.. remedy
that is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By tho laws of Nature, e ry principle has its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, (stagnant water, decompo
sition of animal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the sumo in character and effect; is a poi
son floating ill the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring uflinity subsisting between op
posites, tlirre is in tlie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tire Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it. even in tlie open uir, aud w hen taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, aud thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tho proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use :
It will instantly check the ague iu persons who have
suffered tor uny length of time, from one day to twenty
years, aud by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will lie effected ; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should make its use again necessary.
Iu its operation upon the poison in the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other mode
cities. The put lent at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may be banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursin’ their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of tlie
year.
Since the introduction of tho CURE ill every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because nil the resources nf
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than tlie disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their pois. nous effects are superadded
to the poor sufferer’s first 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 be taken with 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 Fail ire Hsrmlessness,
The lollowiiig certificate from om- of tho most celebrated
chemists in the United States has been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to eveiy bottle:
Nkw York, June 11, 1855.
“I iiave 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 uot found aparticle of either in it, nor have Ifouud
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution,
“JAMES It. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, there fore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve the human family from
malarious diseases, but to do an equally good W'ork by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy uot more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one an J
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents aud
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itsell in a violent
attack. Take tlie Cure as a pres entire, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician king resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best tiling tor general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, tlie object of which is to cleans ■ the stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must re taken
or the operation of the antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Caution.—ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of tlie Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
and destroy, to a degiee commensurate with its expo
sure, tho miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure sliould likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fever and ague Cure” blown in tho
glass, uud ou the outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of winch is secured) and the
signature of tho proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The rkmanue for its success is entirely upon its
actual meritiv, wherever introduced and used. These
will bo considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprieior,
JANIES A. RHODES, Providence, It. I,
For sale iu Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & Cos.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Blade ly Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PBUBERTON dt CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for tho sole agency of
Woodman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and lias 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 the Yellow Jeiamine,
the pure decoction of ll 11(1 Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans, April 9, 1555.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully aware of the
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters. Liniments, We., that are
daily brought to tlieir notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object iii writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Real I'm ill I‘ulmnnary Diseases. lam conscious that iu
so doing, I mu acting most miprofessionally,and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical .Science and the regular
Practitioners of Mediciue. 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.
0. 0. Wo ‘Dman—Hear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. I j
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen la>t- !
ties by tbe bearer. Respectfully,
YV. M. M ason, M. D.
This preparation ha* attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
roughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolvent
and its soothing power to ull irritations of the throat, I
will probably be preferred to any ,fiber offered to the
public. As an appetizer, of dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth |
keeping the digestive powers in proper time.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that I
has stood the test of tbe medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of, and recommended by the lending
Physicians of New York city. Every 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 anythiug else now extant.
Bjr'Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO., Columbus, fla..
Only agents for this county.
Febiuary 6.
C> RE AT Til IU M IMIS
AMI
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
oil
AJNI TIDO'i’E TO MALABIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POiHOIV. PROOFS S
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
I of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fovei and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, 1855.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
of New York city, in favor of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic. Mer
curp nor Strychnine, aud having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was induced to send to Dr. .Rhodes
for the medicine. Since rhen 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been erred by it, and to whom 1 can refer. I am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to bu all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hml tlie Ague for Twelve Years 1
Providence, June 2'J. 1855.
Having been informed ol’ the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fre e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and as four months
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of tho cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., topt. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Hear Sir: —1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure, it has sold like” ItetCakcs,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when 1 have heard of a ease of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and if it did not help them, tliey were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were ull satisfied. 1 hud one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, hut the 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—The box of “ Ague
Cure” you sent us Las all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent *t Chicago, J. V. Yerrington.
its sale will only be equalled liy the number of Fever
anil Ague eases. Hoping these cases uiay bo few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
YVe 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 mediciue lias met
with the most favorable success in this neighborhood. 1
have about live bottles left. I give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’although I was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibility ou myself.—
But uot a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward ine one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and 1 will bo
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine I have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the cure*to ine as soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since I lived in
tho State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
til Bottles Perform til Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1856.
Du. J. A. Rhodes—Bear 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 ono
bottle of the Cure, l’lease send u< immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHKOP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the Benefit it lias 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 ijgrew 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.
YVishing yjurmidicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will he found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
YVe are uot in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of tho afflicted, that YVin. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and iu
every case it lias 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,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from u 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
the Curo and lias uot had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until lie got a bottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y'ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir —I have been in tbe 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. ib, Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
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. YV. A. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible into every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, Ac. The eminent chem
ist, Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies tn its per
fect innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just ns 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 he noticed that tho letters
of which 1 publish su h immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fill ary newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended any other Ague Remedy.
Tlie Crowning Glory
of the Cure is its HARMLESS CHARACTER, which
allows its free use as a preventive. Thus protected by
using a bottle or two during the warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child ill the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Y’ellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of Intemperance or dissipation.
JAMKV. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIY’LIN, THOMAS A Cos, Columbus,
Ga„ only agents.
Kivliu, Thomas A'Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. T. A Cos. will save
all expenses on tho Cure, ixs Kivlin, Tlumias A Cos. sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGII,
Agent at Uphaupce, Ala.
DAN FORT II oTnAGET
Will supply Physicians with tbe
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. XV, SEAT, M, 1),, jirw York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy stale directly
and without loss of vitality.
BSMOV4L.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &o.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco mid Havana
CIGrAHS,
Have removed to No. 40 Y'e*y Street, n-ar of the Astor
House, NEW Y'ORK.
New Y'ork. January 1, 1856.
KIVLIN. THOMAS A (O.
UAY E ordered from New York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary medicine of the uge.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They w ill be iu receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
I). It. THOMPSON &. CO., |
143 Broad. Street, Columbus, Geoi-o
Wliolewalc and Retail Dealer *’ la ’ I
C BOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various cfc.
/patterns; FORCE and LIFTING Pi un- BKrt ||
Lead Pipe, Hollow YVare, Brittania and PlaiVßajti !
isheii YVares, Cutlery, and House Furnishin nfSol
Goods generally-aud manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON YVARv
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT 810 UN T AIN ii <j{ sj- ;
r ‘;(IS House is located on Lookout
X Mountain, at an elevation oftliir- A . ~'AI -
ty two hundred feet, presenting a •'“-•c-■wjSjfoLx
net-y not surpassed by any in the
ted [Rates, and an atmosphere
and salubrious. Those who seek a, 1
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural secneiV m
not have their wishes more fully mot than on 1,11111;, V I
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE \\ pA I
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as jA"■ I
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only f IVI . ;
from Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies and IR k< I
always in readiness to convey visitors and their fo,’
to its summit, where their imaginations will 1,. “, 1 ! ‘1
mot and their wants well cared lor.
The House will he opened on the Ist of June, and 1
ed Ist of October.
GEO. YV. ASIIBURN, lTop,- i( . t I
April 22, 1856. 1.. YI. ANSLKY, Superintentkir
THIRD AND LAST C'ALL~~
ITOH. THIS SEASON.
TUIE undersigned is closing out his entire B TA:’ I
and FANCY EltY GOODS at greatly reduced wj,,
to make room for a Fall and YViuter Stock. The si, f
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, such
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes umluthi-i j,
niture prints; Ginghams of every description: jfo;,’
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; T;,b 1
Damask; Brown Linens Ac Ae. Also, Fancy mn| nj,, |
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jaekom-t an’ l
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs: iVI
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Friiit,.’ I
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins jus,, 5
ceived. (hill and look through tlie stock and feel t
ed the prices I am now asking will induce you to ‘em
G. YV. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Broad Street I
July2-f
STEWART, GRAY A CO.,
r I''AKE this method of notifying their friends andw, |
X. tomers that they have sold their Stock if G,
to Messrs.
REEX), aPREEII cfc CO.,
who will in future conduct tlieir business at ou (
stand, and will always he prepared to furnish even . I
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on tbe most favorable terms to tlieir customers anl w, i
of our friends and former patrons. \\ e take p eat
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, nnd i>
commending them its in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Wavelionse ami Commission
at the same staud.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our uim,
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION* LI
SINESH, and will spare no pains or labor to give satisfu
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May lb. 185(. lin
m COOKING, OFFICE, ~
ggj&K AND PASLOE STOVES.d|k j
‘V TINT YY r AI tK. i|W,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, ki j
A large assortment always on hand, and for :il,
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job YYork in gi-ncri
promptly attended to and wakii anted.
Store ou Randolpli street, opposite the Post Office,
R. M. ALDYVOIiTH
Columbus. Sept. 17, 1855. dtim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS M. lb. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tin* l
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the
ut-ss of Dress-making, at tlie residence of Mrs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below tlie Court
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-H i
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andytib
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having evr
work done in good style and with promptness.
March 13.18.56. ,
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1856.
riHIE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Plante;.
X will commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus for tin
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs i
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent, m
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in th
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the Plain
ing States, aud especially Alabamians, tlie past hi-lun c
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tlie first place, we remark to our friends ami ri-adei.-
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the l’r.lh'l
er and Proprietor; aud we hereby assure our r udti
emphatically, that in future tlie Cotton Planter sfolli
sue promptly by the first day ofeacli month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition 6
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphal
success of the first Annual Fair ol’ the Alabama ita-
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take 1
Rtep backward” its progress is onward and upward 1011,
highest niche of improvement.
it is Imped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of tlie Society, that the Planters :a
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alalmiiss
will rally en nmsso to the support of Alabama’s only o ‘
elusively) industrial Periodical, the Organ of the Al;
batna Slate Agricultural Society, that its efficiency wr
be unfettered iu the great work of developing Gw in
measurable resources of the Keystone State of tin- Solid.
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Manilla,
tures and the Mechanic Arts,” tho object of tlie Ana-fi
can Cotton Planter is to
“Improve ilie Soil aud the Mind.”
Witli a corps of correspondents, numbering many ol
the most practical as well as scientific minds of theSuuik,
we feel assured we sliali be able to visit our patron., m
the first of each month, to tlieir entire satisfaction m;
profit.
Every family in the country, whatever rney be their
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper; l
cause there is no reading matter published tn the • il
so innocent, aud at the same time so practically pi\,iii;
hie in all tlie walks of life as that obtained in 11 good agr;
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planin’ 1
issue promptly by the first day of the month. It will U
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched ami tnn
mod.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by agentleman of practical experience. V
E. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 OH
Six copies “ 5 00
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubsor Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 16
All communications, either for the columns of thel’lar
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper, huh
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Pest OHic
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volume,-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout tlie Mab
will confer a favor by copying tlie Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lockland. Ala
MELICK & CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos.,
125 West Side Broad Street,
COLUSIBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to *e!<-
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods iu every variety.
October 22. ly
MOYTCOMEBY, SELMA AND BIGBY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS ami others bringing goods by way
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and otln' r ”0”
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by smpl" 11
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, tlieir -
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogc ■“
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery I
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between 1 ”
points, of
7 5 cents per Ton (2000) lb.
whicli'will save them 25 cents per ton, as tlie Mi,--,'V
Kail Road Co.’s contractors charge ono dollar per “ 11
The Union Dray f’l.inpany is amply responsible Id' B,l
loss or damage, as may be ascertained bv lelVi'em'’
Bell & Cos.. Josiah Morris, and It. ‘J'. Timm. Monfg’
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga.. to 1!. Patten and J, l
Ruse; and at Selina. Ala., to T. 1). Smith,
julv.'ll >f _
BACON.
Q - HIIDS. choice Bu mi—ling round, just receive
—and for sale it the lowest figures, by
March 15. OUNIiY ■■ < 1
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VFINE lot of Scotch Herrings just received an” ’
sale at 42 Broad street, hv
February 6. ‘ CEL LA & THOM ‘
HAVANA CIGARS. , ,
Ii) ()( || I SELECT Brands HAVANA U ”
I—* ** M 1 fust received on consignment, and 1 ■
hv J. T. SCOTT.
May 18. 141 Broad St
GAS FITTING.
C 1 AS FITTING in all its branches promptly ”• 1
JT to and warra n ted.
BATHING APPARATUS, Ac. . c.
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDYVOKTH.
Randolph St. nearly opposite tbe Post 11