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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. W. Seat, M. D.
UeaHona why it ehould be wed iuntead oi any other treat
ment in ail Febrile Affections:
lul—Rconomy of Time.—Ah only one-seventh ;
of tho ordinary time in required to effect n cure*
ad.—Kconomy of Money.—As it c..sts but. one
dollar. , .
3 r( j, Economy of Feeling.~As it saves tho
suffering of a long sickness and th*- consequent treat
mout; tho anuoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operatiou, and the pain of
long confinement; but little of the fluid being necessary,
aud that pleasant in its effect*.
4th. —Economy of Tliouglit.—As when
known, it will rornovo all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a dear friend is sick.
sth.—Economy of Health.—As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fetor
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth.—Economy of l.lfe.—Ah tho cure iseffoctad
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger ol u lata!
termination.
Other reasons might lie added, hut these tiro deemed
sufficient to satisfy all classes and persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasous nr- more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on tho first 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 lime it is first adminis
tered.
Ah this remedy gives so prompt, etloctual and perma
nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons cun scarcely realize that they hud
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude thy
wen not attacked with fever, and if so, ‘ it was trilling
a little cold, which gave alarm—it could have been
nothing of consequence- it would have passed off with
out anything—that modicine I eel no effect.” The general
impression on the subject of fever Is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
a., naturally as men think at all ; ami II is not until
the in “vidoal has witnessed many eases that he can fully
i< uli/o the truth; and even then In- may coneluth 1 them
ail very trifling cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
tic,<ii ‘ms successful ill perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur wit, ro there is some,
■ nvniiic or local cause so great ns to require particular
atleutioii, or though success ill in reducing tho fever,
It will again ric as tho Influence of the “Fluid” passes
off. a* the exciting cause may sltU exist. II is to guard
against disappointment n. snen cuecs that I have given
and frequently refer to wind I have called a ‘‘synopsis.”
Remarks oix Fevers lu General*
On litis subject l wish to he fully understood, liy tho
term ‘‘fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which tho hiiniati frame is subject, including snmll pox
and other orupfivo levers, but ms they arise by a great
variety of causes, and in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of couise differ considerably in their
development, aud exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet all are distinguished by (lie same general character
istic* —that oi uuiitio excitement in the circulatory aud
nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense oi licut. dryness of the skin,
debility, &o.
To siiow that I inn not wholly alone in the opinion 1
advauce, 1 quote from the cclebrnfed I’rof. T. Watson,
of King's College, London, whose work on the “ I‘rinci
pies anil I Til, lice of Physic.” Is a text hunk in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently simulant a utluu iiy.
Hu pige Not, he says :—“We hear continuali.i, both in
ami out of tiie profession, different species of fever *p,.
ken of. By the public, Typhus Fever, Brain l-'ever,
Bilious Fever, I’utrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Giustio-Kntei ic, aud
bo 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 to its mi e. 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 you self about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it lit once as horcnfti r directed, ami you
will hr well instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, so as to lie properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet spec illa
tions or visions of mind, hut on experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under n great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons ami climates. Bear (his in mind,
and treat at once without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the ‘‘Fluid” is given, either by
ueglect, or under some other treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible the proper course to ho pursued in
all of tho most prominent levers, though the • Rules”
and “Synopsis” will lie amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
liuUs important to be observed in oil oases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should lie given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may be sweetened or not at
pleasure.
id. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always Iki free ventilation in tlm
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
Bd. It must lie continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to be resumed wlien it
begins to rise again, should such bo the case under any
circumstances.
4lli. When tho fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
not bo questioned ns to their want:, r feelings, nor
attempt tocouvcrse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of all extra
neous ittueneis, iiuluce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, iu
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should be allowed, while gi-iug it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires aud no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients dosiro.
Oth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in tho lyi ‘ posture, so as to oeeusion a
restlessness after the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion (hem to speak of it, they should have a little
win.', toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a lit.le
spirit, ginger, or some othe. stimulant; or the faco and
breast may 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 S drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ 2 “ 6 “ “ 12 to 30 “
“ “ ft “ 10
“ 8 “ Ift half to a tenspounliil.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoouful is a common dose. Old persons do not
require as much as young, or those in the prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children —those often years of age frequently haring
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, us a general rule,
children require more than adults iu proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
bo found agreeable iu all of Its effects, the expeetattons
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished. My object in 1 icing thus particu’ur is, that
the fltll benefit of the medicine may bo obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of sucli strict ob
servances.
ltlll<iu or Hi'm it tent Fever.
(live a teasponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing oil': this
constitutes the whole treatment in till simple case sos
fever, with such observances tts are sit forth in the
“ Rules.” But should there la- prominent local symp
toms, or known local existing causes, they should bo
attended to -it once, and while giving the “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
If In any ease the bowels ore particularly constipated
or confined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
first portion: they must be opened or the fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not particularly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on bv
medicine generally—a double dose, or two tenspoousful
may be given al first with advantage, and even repeated
iu two hours—if it—the pulse—has not been softened ,
thus- how,ug tho medicine has taken effect.
Bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, tho saline w'tisii, vinegar or spirits and
water, in these difficult cases, w ill afford relief and aid
the medicine much iu tiikiug effect.
Congestive ‘"ever.
(live two teaspoonsful and repeat every two hours till
tho pulse becomes more full end soft, then only a ten
spoonful, to be discontinued ns *iie fever subside!. \ s
the bowels are generally . tmflned. and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicire to operate in this disease
uo time should be lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ FTuid” and repeat ns may be neces
sary till it operates; enema* (Injections) may also bo
used to advantage; also, mustard to. the extremities, or
frietlon(rubbing) with tin bands or flannel; also, fold
applications to the head. Quinine mav be added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable, bee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship and Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers hi e all of one character, differing
mainly in ilegret. being nil of u |„w grad-, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
U” practical use in separating them—at least so far as i
my treatment is concerned, lu these low fevore. when !
t-ilty developed, a little patience ..ill be required - still
comparatively little, as they frequently n,„ weeks under
ihe lomni'in treatment, while with this but a feu- dir s
Ht * , ' ,, F l '*t to establish ap, nanent
conYai?oencj. F
she treatment should be commenced—which mav
4°.'———_ H e. y . w’Vp. H,| y ot,ll ' r without detriment— with
a teaspoonful of • Fluid” every two hours, till the imU
ln Tolume > than *o be continued
uce in elx or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad eases, from three to five grains each of quinine l
and capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stiinu- ;
Unit (see auxiliaries; should be added to each dose. The .
bowels should bo Kept gently open, and small portions
of so nit hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though the bowels should bo very loose. Tho patient
should be sustained by nourishing and inucilageuous
drinks—such as are ill common use in such cases.—
Where the skin is very dry, Bpouging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will lie found advantageous.
Tonics should lio used during convalescence, in all eases
winch have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(live a teaspoouful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction of bone set.; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
The boueset teu shonld bo given wurm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then
coltl; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to bo applied over the seat of pain ; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Rubeola and Scarla
tina; nr Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scar lei Fever.
As all of these discuses are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers, Remember
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or tiie
other, or neither, as tlu j all commence with Jevcr, but
treat it at once; govern the fever anil there will be no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even in small
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doiib-less
will lie regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly make tiie assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be cut short; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its l imning its ordinary course. On this I will stake
not only uiy reputation, blit a 1 that 1 hold most dear;
besides, on this subject, l have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874:
“You may übatu the force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number of the. pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission that it may
be done. I nave not only proven it may be., but has
been done iu numerous cases tiiat occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
(live a teaspoonful or more, according to the urgency
of tiie case, with a dose of galls or castor oil; repeat the
Fluid once ill two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is genera,ly sufficient;
but it should be given aud repeated sufficiently to keep
tin) fever under control. W lien the throat is affected,
uuy of tiie ordinary gargles may be used, and llie
surface bathed, as thought advisable.
lu one ease, on tho ship Duchess if Orleans, the tongue
anil fallens were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and lie was cured by dropping the
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till be could swallow,
when ii, was given in teaspoouful doses every hour, till
uli alarming symptoms disappeared. Tiie swelling of
tiie tii’ eut whs reduced so ns to enable him to take nour
isliuiejit iu about twelve hours by tiie Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle, in all such cases.
Puerperal or Clxildlied Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which the liiotlior is liable, will yield to tiie
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, us to seem
to be of little consequence. A single doso or two of a
teaspoouful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; uo alarm need be entertained, ns tiie
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time. It should be re
|M*!ited ns long ns tiie fever continues, as in other coses,
(lie bowels oi course should tic attended to.
in connection wiili this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
tiie Indies, w ill save them much pain and suffering, it
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-hirtli, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; it must be tried lo be appreciated.—
I ‘ai n I'll I menstruation will be relieved at once by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
or u cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; in short, it is one of the most convenient and”
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Its effect is uniform,
relaxing tins whole system, removing all excitability
ami iritabiiity of tiie nervous ns well as tiie circulatory.
It will not force sleep liku opiates, but it will seoth and
quiet tho system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; hence its use ill so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiie treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Kiectrie Fluid
will change the condition called tever, or subduo and
control it under ail circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to i>e called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to cont.ol all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in or’er to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any ca.se, they should
be appropriate means, and those soliuld bo given while
giving tiie “ Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then more readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the ‘, Fluid” alone will sub
due tho fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tiie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the first iJoso, or soon after, anil should it
tail to operate in due time, riqieat the dose; if attended
“Ith diarrhoea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“ Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of hitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to tho part; if
violent pain in the head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tiie feet iu hot water; if tho fever is very high, skin
dry unit 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
waiter, 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 iu low
fevers, in absence of fever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when the patient has become re
duced; if there is nausea and vomiting, that must he
allayed before any medicine will remain on tho stomach
to do any good: for this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tlio
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
“ FTuid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crown your efforts; indeed, y >u cannot realize it till you
have seen, and when you will bo astonished at the ease
with which you can control all febrile excitement.
Auxiliaries.
Parties may feel at a loss to know what is meant by
cathartics, Ac., as physicians arc usually particular
about what is used. 1 have tuund uo such necessity
whon using tho Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all. 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine X have referred to, viz :
( t liart ice.—Articles that purge or operate on the
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, t-etfcia, any of the roots
or barks, and many pills, utitibllious, Ac.; anything
known to he good for such purposes.
lie put I os.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, portal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on hy the different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used iu connection
with tho “Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. Ami one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—the third, podopUylliu—the fourth, mandrake
root, ands. on ; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
s'": or thormighwort is one of the best used iu fevers.
Astringents.—Such ns check the action of the
l towels. Laudanum aril other preparations of opium are
used: also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
btliliUlAllts. Articles that raise or excite tin*
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of tlio best;
ginger. Spirits, luiitsliorii, Ac., tiie essences are nil “lore
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, though many others are generally
used, but tlio Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,’’ “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
•• sedative” than known in the materia medico.
I shall not tax the reader w ith a long list of proofs
depending mainly on tin) results of a trial, and will’
only refer to one instance of success, that on tiie
Packet ship Duchess D’Orlesns.
which cannot ho classed among ordinary certificates-
Me, the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
M'o took passage on tiie packetship Duchess d’Orleans
t'lipt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre. France’
and bound for New York. She sailed on tiie nth 0 f Au
gust, 1861. with over a hundred souls on hoard, mostly
emigrants- A few days niter leaving Havre, the small
pux broke out among tho emigrants, They were all
t.anted by tin* physician in charge.l)r. X. \V. Seat, with
anew remedy oflils own, which lie calls Negative Elec
ti ‘c Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over Hie disease, arresting it iu a few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During tiie voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days
there were about eighty cases of small pox,'some fever,’
Ac., and not a single death. All wero cured with unu
sual promptness.
From w hat wo saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used hy Dr. Seat on tiie oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. M e never liefore
heard or lead of febrile affections beiug controlled with
so much ease, promptness aud certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, ii long passage,
small pox and fever ou board, amt tint a deathl The’
fact speaks for itself.
Sifuetl.
F. I‘. F.vmii, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Fabri, “ “ II i.
.L A. DxNorjiaxdt, llcaver county, Denn.
I. A. Df.Normaxdt, East tiverp-vil, Ohio.
„„ , , , Cabin Passenger*. j
The above statement is correct.
M T . S. Hutton, Com grander.
x . . , M’m. Marstox. F'irst .Mate.
New York, Aug., 1862.
... „ N.W. Skat, . D„
AW” Address orders to
G. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
Now Principle ! New Remedy! No Poison! j
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ok Antidote to Malaria ;
FOR THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever and Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
lons ; Typhoid Fever, Y ellow Fever, Ship
and .lan Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, and all other forms of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
AIA.IiAB.IA OR MIASMA.
riMIESE diseases axe common to many localities of the
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, East or YYest, they all equally spring from tho
aume tula* in al cause. Tlio great variety us symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the tame, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome nr remove that cause.
By tho laws of Nature, every 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 tiie same iu character and effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease toull who
breathe it. lu accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, there is iu tiie preparation before us, offered to
the public,
Tike Natural Antidote to Maiariu,
which neutralizes tho poison whenever it conies in con
tact with it, even iu tiie open air, and When taken inter
nally completely purifies tlio system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores aud preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but the proprietor, who 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, ti radical cure will he effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should mak“ its use aguin necessary.
in its operation upon the poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all tlio distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague diseases, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent tiie accession of
General Debility and Slight Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other merle
cities. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever and Ague may he banished from
every family and class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people may be using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
Anil pursue their respective avocations :u perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during tiie sickly season,
which is often to them tho most valuable part of the
year.
Since tiie introduction of tiie CURE in every part of
the United States, its success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved theso assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at tiie date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
tiie most candid minds, because all tlie resources cf
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and what was still worse for ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic. Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, ftc.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the disease
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their puis nous effects ace 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 tiie Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Cooliticslice,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from on of the most celebrated
chemists iu the United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to cveiy bottle:
Nkw Yoke, June 11, 1855.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
aud Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and hi o tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle t either in it, nor have lfound
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES K. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist,”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlio 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 oi any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of diseiise is so easily managed as tiie 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, botli residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by tlio timely use
of tliis preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does barm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
it will often be found necessary to precede this medi
cine by a mild cathartic or autibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleanse tlio stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be taken
or the operation of tiie antidote will be seriously ob
structed.
Only Cant ion. —ln certain specified cases, pour
the contents of one or more bottles of the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,, and place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising from the medicine,
and also the air waited across, or circulated over the
dregs of it, after the liquid is evaporated, will counteract
aud destroy, to a degree commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting the Cure should likewise bo
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 the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tho
medicine, (the copyright of which is secured) and the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions aro
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance for its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. Theso
will lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, It. I,
For Rale in Columbus by
lUVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1556. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REM I I> Y.
Slade by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans. Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON A CO.,
HAVE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Wondman’s Cherry Expectorant,
the medicine that lias created such an excitement at the
North among the Physicians, and Ims been pronounced
by nil who have used it as being fai superior to any
Cnerry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains tiie active medical qualities of the Y’ellow Jesumine.
the puro decoction of Wild Cherry Bark, and many other
valuable ingredients that render’ft fur better than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—The public generally are fully nwnre of tho
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the tit !es
of Sarsaparilla*, Pills, Plasters, Liniments, Ac., that no
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers hy
way of advertisements. My object in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Ural Csr In Pulmonary Diseases. ram conscious that in
so doing, 1 am acting most utiprofessionully,and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Soicnre and the regular
Practitioners of Medicine. I refer lo Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that 1 have
used witli more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used hy Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatix. Miss.. May 1, 1866.
0. O. M'oodman —Dear Sir; 1 have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article 1 ever met with. I
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the hearer. Respectfully,
M'. M. Mason, M. D.
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,
this medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissnlvi nt
aud its soothing imwer to all irritations of the throat,
will probably be preferred to any other offered to tho
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also be found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping tho digestive powers in proper tone.
Remember that this Is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test ot the uiedieai fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. and recommended hy the lending
Physicians or New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or tiie money refunded. We guaran
tee it to he better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod l.iver
Oil. or anything else now extant,
tl®*Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
.1. S. PEMBERTON ft CO., Columbus. Ga„
_ , . Only agents for this county.
February I.
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AND
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CURE,
oil
ANTIDOTE TO MALABIAi
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON!. PROOFS !
See what tho President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malarias
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, lsfto.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. R. Chilton,
ot New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Sler
curp nor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications lor it, L was induced to send to Dr. ..Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed ol a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who Ixavo inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied iu recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. YVUEATON,
Prcsd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail tins Ague for Twelve Years !
Providence, June 29. 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, hut
worthy woman, who has not been fro e from Fever and
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took iu 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 the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF', Apothecary.
TO Dottles Perform TO Cures*
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, ISfta.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:—l have just sent
an order to Ames & Ualliday for another half gross of
your Fever aud Ague Cure. J t has sold like “ Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles oil hand. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case oi’ Agile
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, and il’ it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, aud they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill F’ever where it ruu four days, hut the mail came
to see me on the sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
34 Dottles Perforin 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us has all been sold and created a large
demand for more; to meet which wo have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Y’errington.
Its sale will only he equalled by the uumber of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases may be few, yet
have a bottle for every ease.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS ft ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19,1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
witli the most favorable success in this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. J give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized hy
you to do so; but I took the respon.ibility on myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, aud as I am almost out
of tho article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and I will tie
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send mo a
receipt. Ship the curette me us soon as you can—there
never lias been as much Chills and Fever since 1 lived in
the State, as at present. Yours, &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. 31.
31 Bottles Perform 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich.. July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure for the F'ever
and 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 hy using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please scud u< immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROP ft MCLEAN.
___ l*
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 has been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills anil fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th ■ different remedies
and treatment 1 udop-cd, my heal t . grew worse until
1 commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure.—
Since that time I have not had a single chili, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
W ishing yjur m ■dicino the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THG.MAS 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.”
We are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that YVm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that lie sold several dozen bottles, and in
every ease it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and wo take pleasure in briugiug it
before the notice of the public. —Odd Fellow, Bormsboro,
Mil. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25,1855.
3rr. J. A. RnoDES, —Dear Sir—l cheerfully testify to
the value of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the :nmily of a clergym in here has been taking au
“ AO UK BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and lias not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until he got a hot tie of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y’ours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Slonticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—l have been iu the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Ague Cure has overcome till prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, a id de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. YY'. A. HAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is beiug intro
duced as rapidly as possible in'.o every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, ftc. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence, it is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not. just as they please.
1 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 he realised. Now they
endorse them all, and it will he noticed that the letters
of which I publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would moro than
fill any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than ever attended Any other Ague Remedy.
The 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 mail woman or child in tiie 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 the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quirk and permanent effects
ns a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whoso constitutions have been shattered or weakened hy
Ague or Bilious diseases, night- sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
.1 AM Ell. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, It. I.
And for sale by KIVLIN, THOMAS ft Cos, Columbus,
Ga.. only agents.
Kivlin, Thomas ft’Co, aro Distributing Agents for tho
proprietors. Dealers buying of K., T. ft Cos. will save
all exjienses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas ft Co.’sell at
the very lowest prices. *
JAMES 31. CLOUGH,
Agcut at UpliHiipcc. Ala.
I) AN FORTH~ & NAG El, —
Will supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only by
N. W. SE AT, M. IF., New York,
Being an Original Diseoverv. involving a
NKW PRINCIPLE
By wbieli the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to tho normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS, FFNNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers mid Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, agents ami dealers in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGATIS,
I Have removed to No. 40 Y oscy Street, rear of the Astor
I House, NEYV YORK.
New York, January ], 1866.
- ‘
KXYUUr, THOMAS GO*
I I A l K ordered from New York a full supply of the
1 I most extraordinary medicine of the age,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will be in receipt of five gross on the 10th instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
D. B. THOMPSON & CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Georei
Wliolesale and Retail Dealer “ a ’
C 100 KING STOVES of all sizes and various dffL,
) patterns; FORCE aud LIFTING PUMps.KEL 1
Lead Pipe, Hollow YVare, Brittauia and f
islieil YY ares, Cutlery, and House FurnishingsHß il
Goods generally, and manufacturers of ° “ -3 |
TIN! AMD SHEET IRON! WARE
January 26. ly
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUse'’ fI
rpu 18 House is located on Lookout
JL Mountain, at illi elevation oftliir- A/hSrt J--',
ty two hundred feet, presenting a ■-c
nery not surpassed by any in the Uni
ted States, and an atmosphere nun
and salubrious. Those who seek a
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural Mca, ,’ I
not have their wishes more fully met than on LGoioiv
MOUNTAIN. Here pure cold FREESTONE Wyn I
in abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, as I
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being only th ~, .
from Chattanooga, and Horses,, Buggies ami I
always in readiness to convey visitors and their i M ,
toils summit, where their imaginations will I
met and their wants well cared lor.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June, auj .i 1
ed Ist of October.
GKO. YV. ASHBURY, Iw,,
April 22, 1856. L._>L_ ANSLEY, Buperinteua,i
THIRD AND LAST ('ALL
eor riAxi!•:: season.
rpilE undersigned is dosing out his entire KilPi I
JL and FANCY EKY’ GOOD.S at greatly reduced ],;> I
to make room for a Fall and YVinter Stock. The*„!.’ I
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, sucli
Bleached and Brown Domestics : Calicoes undotiu,;
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; Marib 1
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses: pi
Damask; Brown Linens ftc. ftc. Also, Fancy ami ij], !rl 9
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns: Jackonet ; ‘j,” 1
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchiefs; ;) I:]
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; Kiia I
Dress Trimmings and 199 pieces check Muslins jii,- I
eeived. Call and look through the stock and feel a L I
ed tlio prices lam now asking will induce you to hni 1
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 704 Broad Street I
Jnly2‘f
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
rpAKE this method of notifying their friends and cu- I
X torners that they hove sold their Stock of i;iw.|i r ,|
to Slessrs.
REDD, r*H.EEEL cfc 00.,
who will in future conduct their business at out ; j|
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish even 4k ■
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and u, B
of our friends and former patrons. YVe take great j,;”. ■
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and r . H
commending them as in every way reliable.
YVc shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Biisiiie a , I
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give oiiritmii I
vided attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION 1:1. I
SIN ESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give satin’.- !
tion to all who may favor us witli their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1556. 1m
. COOKING, OFFICE, *,
AND PAKLOIt STOVES, jfex;;
TIN Ppi
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c
A large assortment always on hand, and for salt- it
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in generst,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
R. M. ALDWOR'iii.
Columbus, Sept. 17,1855. dOni
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER,
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tiie h
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the ks
uess of Dress-making, at the residence of 31 is. 8. J. Un
did!, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court Hots
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-H'v
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, andjjß’
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done iu good style and with promptness.
March 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANtYe
FOR 1850.
rpHE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton I‘luhkß
X “ ill commence with the January number.
In thus formally announcing the Prospectus fur tb
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphst
add, sanguine iu the belief that, with the intelligent, ii
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in lb
Agriculture, 31echanic Arts, Manufactures of the l'to
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history :
the Cottou Planter is its highest commendation.
In the first place, we remark to our friends and remim
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become the I’ulJk
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reader-,
emphatically, that iu future the Cotton Planter sliallt
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory in the magnificent Exhibition!* I
Alabama's Industry, as demonstrated in the triumph: !
success of the first Annual. Fair of tire Alabama ft I
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will tnk> 1 1
step backward” its progress is onward ami upward toli f
- uiciie of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, M
by the members of tho Society, that the Planters IS
Farmers, the Mechanics and 3lauufacturcs oi AUtbani fl
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only iyi j?
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ ol the -
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency ■: |
be unlettered iu the great work of developing tin'a I
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the Set*
“ Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Mum*’- |
tures and the Slechauic Arts,” the object of ‘the dm ; j
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlxe Soil aud the Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering many: |
the most practical as well as scientific minds of the S niL
we feel assured we shall be able to visit our patrons <: I
the first of each month, to their entire satisfaction aid |
profit.
Every family in the country, whatever mey he then j
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: ft |
cause there is no reading matter published to the mn
so innocent, and at the same time so practically H 1 ’ K
lile in all the walks of life ns that obtained in n g"0il ■■■.: I
cultural Periodical. Tho American Cotton Planter v. I
issue promptly by the first day of the mouth, li willh
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good while P [
per, with new and fair type, securely stitched ami IW I
mcd.
Cur Horticultural Department will be susiaim"-
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience. ‘ I
E. A. Halt, us Montgomery.
Term* :
One copy, in advance $ 1 W
Six copies “ 6P 1
Twelvecopies “ It’' 1
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies lie-
All communications, either for the columns of the Pin
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper. *’
he addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockland Post i*
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with the volt*” ‘
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the N”
will collier a favor hy copying the Prospectus.
(tur exchanges will please direct to Lockland. JU.
MELICK * CO’S.
CASH
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE.
Old stand of J. S. Smith ft Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUMBUS, GA.
M FINS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock t” “
from, suited to every class and condition.
Uentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety-
October 22. ly
MONTGOMERY, SELMA AND Hlt-R’ V
RIVER.
If ERCIIANTS and others bringing good* by
llj Savannah, for Montgomery, Selma and otliv
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by sMf!’ 11
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus, Georgia, tiieir -
will be forwarded from tho Depot of tho Muse
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and Montgomery
at an expense, for transportation l.y Dray bet",' 1
points, of
75 cents jier Ton (3000) Dm*
which will save them 25 cents per ton. as the M' l ” ■
Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per R l ';
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible
loss or damage, a may be ascertained by reb i' l
Bell ft Cos., Josiiili Morris, and R. T. Thom, Ment;I*'’ 1 *'’
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga., to It. Patten and
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. B. Smith. ,
july 31 iL
BAt ON.
£) HUBS, choice Bacon—hog round. Ju-t ,T
4.* 1 and for sale at the lowest figures, by -
March 16. ‘ QUXBY *
SCOTCH HERRINGS.
VF’INE lot of Scotch Herrings just receive.! 1
sale at 42 Broad street, by
February B. CELL A ft Til"'--'’
HAVANA CIGARS.
19 flflfi SELECT Brands HAVANA 11
l* l *uUu Just received on consignment, am
bv J. T. SCOTT-
May 18. 141 Broii ,! ” r ’
GAS FITTING. ~„n i
(T AS FITTING in all its branches promptly
T to and warra-’ted.
BATHING APPARATUS, ftc. Ac. ■
June 19. 3m R. M. ALDY'OB™j ( , ■
Randolph St. nearly opposite the P°‘