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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, !
Prepared by N. W. Scat, M. B.
Reasons why it should be useil instead of any other treat
ment in all Febrile affeotious :
1 at.—-Economy of only o tie-seventh
of the ordinary time ia required to effect a cure.
td—Kconomy of filmicy•—As it costa but one
dollar.
3rd. — Economy of Feeling— An it saves the
•uttering of a lung sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long coniineiuent; but little of the fluid being necessary,
and that pleasant in Its effects.
4th. —Economy of Thought. —As when
known, it will remove all dread and anxiety at present
existing, respecting febrile affections; particularly while
a deaririend is sick.
sth. — Economy of Health. —As the system
is not reduced, and cousoqueutly racked; nor is the fever
subject to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth. — Economy of Life. —As the cure is effected
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might be added, but these are deemed
sulHcteiit to satisfy all classes aud persons in all condi
tions of life.
The above reasons ar more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment ou the lirst attack, but will
apply with equal force to cases which have been subject
ed to or have become reduced, corresponding of course
*o the nature of the ease at tiie time it is first adminis
tered.
As this remedy gives so prompt, effectual aud perm".
uout relief, in an ordinary cases, when used soon after
tile athe k, persons can scarcely realize that they bail
been really much sick, and very naturally conclude ill y
wen not attacked with fever, aud if so, ‘-it was trifling
—a little cold, which gave alarm—it could iiavo been
nothing of consequence—it would have passed of) with
out anything—that medicine bad 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
as naturally as men think at all; aud it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realise the truth; and even then he may conclude them
all very lulling cas- a which would have readily yielded
to any simple uied. .ae, yet persons, though they have
bi-eii thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur wh re there is some
organic or local cause so great as to require particular
attention, or though success ui in reducing the fever,
It will again rise as tiie influence of the “Fluid” passes
off, as the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointmeut 111 slum cases tiiat 1 have given
and frequently refer to wliat I have called a “ synopsis.”
Remarks oix Fevers t General*
On tills subject I wish to he fully understood. By the
term “fevers,” 1 comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human frame is subject, including siiiall pox
and other eruptive fevers; but as they arise by a great
variety of crises, 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 tiie circulatory and
nervous systems —inducing mure or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of heat, dryness of tiie skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that 1 am not wholly alone In the opinion X
advance, 1 quote from tiie celebrated Prof. T. Watson,
of King’s College, Condon, whose work on tiie “ I'rinci
pies and Fraction of I’hysic” is u text book in many of
our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority.
•tn page 8114, he says“ We hear continually, both in
and out of tne profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. By tiie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever,
Bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Lew Fever, .Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic, writers are to the full as particular:
Mucous F'ever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uastro-Euteric, and
so forth. Now, uduiitting that fever allows Itself under
various forms, I am persuaded that the effect upon tiie
mind of all this sub-division, is laid and hurtful. It
encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre
scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no
lino of genuine distinction between continued fevers,
that can be relied on. They rim insensibly into each
other, •von the most dissimilar of them, and are often
traceable to the same cause.”
The above is a great fact, me wortliy of remembrance
and 1 would impress on your minus tiie folly of hunting
up or troubling youiself about a “name;” if you have
fever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you
will be well instead of any distiui tcharaotcr living devel
oped, so as to be properly named by the most scientific.
This assertion is no hypothesis based ou closet specula
tions or visions of mind, but on experience at the bed
side of tiie sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of cases
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstaiicos, seasons and climates, lieur this m uilnd,
and treat at unco without regard to name, and rest
assured you will soon be freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous levers. But as cases may have be
come developed before the “Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under Home other treatment, I will describe
’ as briefly as possible the proper course to bo pursued in
all of the most prominent fevers, though the “ Itules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Kulet important to be observed in all easel in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It should be given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, uml may ho sweetened or not at
pleasure.
2d. Patients must bo free from all currents of air,
(though there should always bo free ventilation in tiie
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
.’ld. It must be continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off; to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such bo the case 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, rernl or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, independent of ull extra
neous influences, induce them to rist or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their lu-uring, in
which they may feel more or less interested, but be left
quiet to all intents and purposes.
6th. Fluids should lie allowed, while giving it us
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and 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 desire.
tilli. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while in the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness alter the fever lias passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a littie
spirit, ginger, or some othor stimulant; or the face and
breast may lie 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 3 years, “ sto 16 “
“ “ 2 “ 6 “ “ ia to ao
“ “ 6 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “
“ B “ 16 half to a teaspoonful.
Alt persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoouful is a common dose. Old iiorsone do not
require as much as young, or those in tiie prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as milch as males.
There is no particular care necessary in giving it to
children—those of ten years of ago frequently having
taken full doses; hut for a little guide, 1 have given tiie
above table, with the remark that, as a general rule,
children require more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
be found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations
of the most sanguine realized, and many perfectly
astonished, .dy object in being tints particular is, that
tiie full beueflt of the medicine may he obtained, and
not on account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Give a teuspoul'ul of “ Fluid” (gee rule Ist) once in
two hours, till the freer is evidently passing off: this
constitutes the whole treatment in all simple cases of
fever, with such observances as are set forth in the
•• Itulos.” But should there be prominent local symp
toms, or knowu local existing causes, they shoal'd be
attended to at once, and while giving the *• Fluid.
Sec Synopsis.
lfiu any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or eon lined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
firs! portion; they must bo opened or the fever may rise
agaiu.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running 110 or
upwards, and the patient is not |>ar(ieuiarly susceptible
to the influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
mediciuo generally—a double dose, or ‘two traapoonsful
may be g.veu at iirst with advantage, and even repeated
in two hours —if It—the pulse—lms not been tufUnnl,
thus showing the meiliciue has taken effect.
bathing the surface with water at an agreeable
temperature, the aiiline wash, vinegar or spirits atm
water, in those difficult cases, will afford relief and aid
tlie medicine much in taking effect.
Congestive Fever.
Uive two teasp xmsl'ul and repeat every two hours till
the pulse becomes more full and soil, then only a tea
spoonful, to he discontinued as the fever subside I. As
the Imwels aro generally eonflnod, and it is frequently
very difficult to get medicine to operate in this disease,
no tinio should bo lost to get them open, give some active
cathartic with the “ Fluid” and repeat ns tmty be neces
sary till It operates: cueiuas (injections) may also be
us-d to advantage; also, mustard to the extremities or
friction (rubl. ng) with the hands or flannel; also, cold
applications to the head. Quinine may he added to the
“ Fluid” if thought advisable, flee Synopsis.
Nervous Fever, Typhus, Ship aixl Putrid
or Spoiled Fever.
As those ftver* are all of one character, differing
mainly is degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is
no practical use in separating them—at least so tar as
my treatment is concerned. In those low fevers, when
fully developed, a little patience will ho required’ still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
wdl be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
cunvAlenc^nof*.
The treatment should be commenced-whieh may
Immediately follow any other without detriment—wit?
atcaspoonft, of ‘‘riuld” every two hours, till the pul*
b nro7r.w ’ “ ,n “flu"**, then to he continued
nee in six or t.ght hour* till the fever entirely subsides.
In bad cases, from three to five grains each of quinine
ami capsicum (Cayenne popper) orsomo tonic ami stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should be added to each dose. J lie
bowels should tos kept gently open, and small portions
of some hepatic should be given occasionally, even
though tiie bowels should lie .cry loose. The patient
should he sustained by nourishing aud muulagenous
drinks sucli as are ir. common use in such cases.—
Where tile skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will be found advantageous.
Tonics should be used during convalescence, in all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
Give a teuspoouful of the -‘Fluid’’ every two hours,
with a wine-glassful of a strong decoction ol boueset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour tnl relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once iu six or eight hours.
Tiie Ismeset tea should be given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or tiie patient is relieved ; thou
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to be applied over the seat of pain; keep tiie
liow-els gently open.
Variola, Varioloid, Kubeola and Scarla
ilna; or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet. Fever.
As all of the: < diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is the most prominent symptom, the treatment
differs hue little from tiiat of common fevers. Bcuicmber
never wait to learn the “name,” whether it is one or the
other, or neither, as they ull commence wilts J'ever, but
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will be no
trouble; there will Us but little eruption even in siiiull
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will beMgarded witli ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless
boldly make the assertion, tiiat small |s,x, if treated us
1 direct, will be. cut short ; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, and that there is no necessity of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
not olily my reputation, but a 1 tiiat I bold most dear ;
insides, ou tliis subject, 1 have good authority; that of
Prof. Watson, previously quoted, lie says, page 874;
“ Vou may abate tiie force of the eruptive fever, and
keep down, it is believed, the number oj the pustules by
spline purges, Ac.” Here is tiie admission inat it may
lie done, i nave nut only proven it may be, Imt has
been done in riuuierous cases tiiat occurred on board
ship. See the account appended.
(Jive a teuspoouful or more, according to tiie urgency
of tiie case, witli a dose of salts or castor oil; repent tiie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides —though one or two doses is genera ly sufficient;
but it should be given and repeated sufficiently to keep
the fevvi under control. When the throat is affected,
any of tiie ordinary gargles may be used, and the
surface bullied, as thought advisable.
In one case, on the ship Duchess d’tjrleans, the tongue
uml faucus were su much swollen tiiat the patient could
not swallow or Hpcuk. and he was cured by dropping tiie
Fluid on bis tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when il was given ill teaspoouful doses every hour, till
ull ulurmiug symptoms disappeared. Tiie swelling of
tiie throat woe reduced so us to enable him to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone. —
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
le st gargle, in all such cases.
Puerperal ox- Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tiie mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid w ith sucli reudiuees, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
teaspoonful, almost invariably giving entire anil per
manent relief; no alarm need be entertained, us tiie
Fluid will arrest it in a short time. II should be re
peated as mug ns the f-ver continues, as iu other cases.
The bowels of course should lie attended to.
In connection with tills subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, winch, if regarded by
the lauies, will save tlieni mucli pain and suffering. It
is to infurm them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing und
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
and difficulties; il must Iu: tried to lie appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will be relieved tit once by a com
mon dose and retiring. BestlcHsuess. nervous irritability,
ora cold taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by
its use; iu short, it is one of tliu mast convenient and
effectual remedies for many of the ills of females, if not
the most so of any medicine known. Jl.s effect is uniform,
relaxing tiie whole system, removing all excitability
und iritability of the nervous os well as the circulatory.
It will not force sleep like opiates, but it will sooth and
quiet the system so tiiat one can sleep naturally and
healthy; hence its use iu so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tiie treat
ment us much as possible, I give under this head general
directions for all eases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change the condition called fever, or subdue aud
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may be or ought to he called, it should bo given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot he ex
pected to control nil organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent care.
When sucli indications occur in any case, they should
be appropriate means, und these soliuld be given while
giving tlio “Fluid,” and iu connection with it, when
occasion requires, as they will then luoro readily act,
producing more general effect, besides no unnecessary
time will then be lost. As the Fluid” alone will suli
duo the fever, 1 call all else auxiliary treatment.
If tlio bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with tiie lirst dose, or soon alter, aud should it
ff.il to operate in due time, repeat tire dose; if attended
with diarrhoea, give something known to bo good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the
“ Fluid” will soon relieve tiiat condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of bitter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tlio head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
the feet in hot water; if tlio fever is very high, skin
dry und hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tiie
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 the patient has been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics aud stimulants, particularly in low
fevers, iu 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 ; fer this purpose I generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” ami a cathartic if
necessary; in short, treat all tlio prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tiie
“ Fluid” at the same time as directed, and success will
crow u your efforts; indeed,you cannot realize it till vou
have seen, aud then you will lie astonished at tiie 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 found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, and to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of tlio different articles of medi
cine 1 have referred to, viz:—
Cal hurtles.—Articles that purge or operate on tlio
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of the roots
or barks, ami many pills, nutiblliuus, Ac.; anything
known to be good for such purposes.
He pa tics.—Anything known to act on the liver
particularly, |w>rUl circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by the different schools
for tills purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the “Fluid” or while tlio system is under its in
fluence. And one may choose calomel—another, blue
mass—tiie third, podopliyllin—the fourth, maudrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and be suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
us quinine, vnri -lis barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bolu
ses or < lioronghwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents. —Such as check the action of the
bowels, laudanum and other preparations of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have the effect.
Stimulants. —Articles tl.at raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the host;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are the only classes necessa
ry iu treating fevers, though nianv others are generally
used, hut tiie Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” “anodyne,” “diuretic,” “ relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia meilica.
I shall not tax the reader witli a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on tiie results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of snot-ess, that on the
Parketshtp Unchess ll'Orleans.
which cannot be classed among ordinary certificates:
We. the undersigned, certify to the following viz—
We took passage on the packetshlp Duchess d’O. leans
Cap* Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. Site sailed on the oth of Au
gust, 1861, with over a hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
po\ broke out among the emigrants. They were all
treated by the physician in charge, Dr. N. W.'sont with
anew remedy of his own. which lie rails Negative Klee,
trie Fluid, with which he seemed to have entire control
over the disease, arresting it in a few hours, and curing
in a very short timo.
During the voyage, which lasted thirty-nine date
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fevl r’
Ac., an I not a single death. Ail were cured with unu
sual promptness.
From what wo saw during said iwssage. we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. goat on tin- oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections Mug controlled with
so much easo, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage
small pox and fever ou board, end h<* <i death! ‘l 1,,,’
fact spunks for itself.
Signed,
K. I*. Kauri. 84 Pearl street, New York.
K. 0. Kauri, “ “ ** •<
.1. A. DkNormanpt, Beaver county. Penn.
T. A DhNormandv, Fast Liverpool, Ohio.
Onhiu Passengers.
The above statement is correct.
W. 8. lU'ttox, Commander.
„ . Wm. Marstox, First Mate
New York, Aug., 1862.
j— ... . N. W. Sevr, M. D.
-W Address orders to
Q. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Prlnciple! Newßemedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Ou Antidote to Malaria;
FOB THIJ PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
-tie r Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
toms ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
und Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other tonus of disease
WHICH HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN IN
MAXiAILIA OIL MIASffIA.
rjUIKHK diseases are common to many localities of the
X United States; but wherever they prevail, North,
South, J.ast or West, they uli equally spring from tlio
same miasmal cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference iu uge,
sex, constitution and habits of the sufferers; Imt ns tiie
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
tiiat is competent to overcome or remove that cause.
By the laws of Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or cause of disease, there is a re
agent, or iu other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, [stagnant water, decompo
sition of uiiiinal and vegetable matter, or even newly
cleared lands, is the same in character und effect; is a poi
son floating in the atmosphere, causing disease to all who
breathe it. in accordance with those unalterable laws
governing the unerring affinity subsisting between op
posites, tiiere is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Nut uml Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes tiie poison whenever it comes in con
tact w itli it, even In tiie open air, and when taken inter
nally completely purifies the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, und thus restores and preserves
health.
‘J lie remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlio proprietor, who distinctly claims
the follow ing extraordinary results from its use :
It Will instantly check the ague in persons who have
suffered tor any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, and by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will be effected; the patient contin
uing free from the complaint for ever; unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should milk” its use again necessary,
in its operation upon tiie poison in the system, it will
•immediately relieve ail tiie distressing symptoms of bil
ious nr O uo dißuufles, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the a “ssion of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow tiie administration of other liiede
tines. ‘J ilt patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, and continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever aud 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 pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them the most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CURE in every part of
the United States, its Success has been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved tlrese assertions iu
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made, at (he date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
Hie most candid minds, because all ilie resources of
science had been taxed iu vain to subdue ague or bilious
diseases; and wliat was still worse .dr ague sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drugs, such as Arsenic, (quinine, Mercury, Salfcinc, Ac.
The effects of these are sometimes worse than the diseaso
they subdue, and when such remedies fail, or give only
temporary relief, their puis 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 w ith perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that their potency depends
solely upon destructive poisons.
Now, as a proof that the Remedy is not only valuable
on account of its power to cure diseases, but that it is
also
Worthy of Public Confidence,
Because of its
Singular and Entire Harmlessncss,
The iollowing certificate from on of tiie most celebrated
chemists ill tiie United States lias been obtained, and a
copy of it is attached to evei y bottle:
New York, June 11, 1865.
“I have made a chemic al examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine and Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition tiiat would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES li. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.”
It it a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tiie human family from
malarious di. eases, but to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which dohurio.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine be taken in advance.
Tiiis is owing to tiie diseases being produced by one and
tiie same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect themselves by the timely use
of tiiis preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itseif in a violent
attack. Take tiie Cure us a preventive, und so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directious 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 tiiis medi
cine by a mild cathartic or antibilious purgative. Tlio
very best tiling for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil, the object of which is to cleause the stomach
ami free the biliary passages. Remember tiiat wliero
this is necessary, or there is costiveness, it must be 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 the Cure into
shallow vessels, (dining plates,, and place them iu
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 deg.ee commensurate with its expo
sure, the miasmata or poison contained in the apartment.
This mode of exhibiting tiie Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which tiiis medicine is nut up have the
words, “Rhodes’ Fevep. and Ache Cure” blown in the
glass, and on the outside wrapper is the name of tlio
medicine, (tiie 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 ui-on its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. Theso
will lie considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by file proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I,
For sale in Columbus by
KIVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1856. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHERN REMEDY.
Made by Prof. O. O. Woodman.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
.1. S. PEMBEKTON <fc CO.,
HAVK received tlie appointment from the proprietor
for tlie sole ageucy of
Woodinau's ( iicrrj Expectorant,
the medicine that has created such an excitement at the
North among tlie Physicians, uml lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Kxpcctorunt con
tains the active medical qualities of tlie Yellow Jo-amine,
tlio pure decoction of Wild Cherry Park, and many other
valuable ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine in this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Nkw April St, 1856.
Dear Sir —'Hie public generally are fully aware of ;ho
thousands of remedies for Diseased Longs, under the titles
of Barsaparillas, Pills, Plasters. Liniments. Ac., that are
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. Mv ol i.vt in writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least those
who are utllh Uxl, to use one that contains articles of
A'euf I'm ! in litlmonarj/ Diseases. Imu conscious that in
so doing, lam acting must unprofessionally, and deroga
torlly to the interests of Medical Science and the regular
Practitioners of Meiliciue, 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, wb'cli Is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more succe - than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
0 vl'.atix. Miss.. May 1, 18f,&.
O. O. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial mid am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. 1
would be pleased to have you send me half a dozen bot
tles by the bearer. Respectfully,
W. M. Mason, M. D.
This preparation has attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, and in fact, any pulmonary complaints
tills medicine, from its peculiar properties as a dissolve nt
and its soothing power to all irritations of tlie throat
w ill probably lie preferred to any other offered to the
public. As an appetizer, or ilysp, ptic remedy, it will
also In’ found excellent, it* natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive powers in proper tone.
Hctnrnilier that this is the only l ough Medicine that
lias stood the test of tlie medical fraternltv. It is sanc
tioned by. approved of. mid recommended by tlie leading
Physicians or New York dty. Fverr bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money iviunded. We guaran
tee!! to be better than any Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver
Oil, or anything else now extant.
*i> “Price—One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PEMBERTON A CO.. Columbus, Go,,
_ , . Only agents for this county.
February 6. J
GREAT TRIUMPHS
AN#
UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF
RHODES’ FEVER AND AGUE CUBE,
OU
ANTIDOTE TO MAEAKIA:
Equally certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON* PROOFS !
See what the President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Rhodes’ Fevoi and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Maiurja: „ ~. _
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, l#os.
HAVING noticed the certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. K. Chilton,
of New York city, in saver of Rhodes’ Fever aud Ague
Cure, that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Yler
curp nor Strychnine, and haviug received numerous ap
plications for it, I wiis induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for tiie medicine. Since then 1 have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this city, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to whom 1 can refer. 1 am,
therefore, satisfied in recommending it to bo ull that
tlio proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd’t of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Hail the Ague for Twelve Years!
Providence, June 2’J, 1855.
Having been informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who has not been fro efroin Fever aud
Ague a month at a time for the last twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously witli Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, mid as four months
lia’-e now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 70 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24th, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq.—Dear Sir:— l have just sent
an order to Ames & Holliday for another half gross of
your Fever and Ague Cure. Ithossold like” Hot Cakes,”
and 1 have only two bottles on hand. One reason it
hits sold, is because when 1 huvo heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, 1 have sent a bottle and telil them to try
it, and If it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they were all satisfied. I had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the man came
to see me on tiie sixth day woll satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
24 Bottles Perform 24 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1555.
Mr. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Tiie box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us iias all been sold and created a largo
demand for more; to meet which we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Yerrington.
Its sale will only be equalled by yle number of Fever
and Ague cases. Hoping these cases uiay be few, yet
have a liottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 10,1555.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your medicine has met
witli the most favorable success in tiiis neighborhood. 1
have about five bottles left. I give it to them at first,
4 if no cure uo pay,’ although 1 was not authorized by
you to do so; but I took the responsibly ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come hack, and as I am almost out
of the article 1 wish you would forward me one grass of
the bottles, if you sec proper to do so, and 1 will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on tlio
medicine 1 have received, fer wjiieh please send uie a
receipt. Ship the curejomeas soon as you can—there
never has been as much Chills aud Fever since 1 lived iu
the State, as at present. Yours, Ac.,
RTCIIAKD MARTIN, P. M.
541 Bottles Perform 21 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Your Cure fur 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 the distress
ing disease have been entirely cured by using only one
bottle of the Cure. Please send us immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATUROP & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Haviug 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
drills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of tli i different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my lieal t j grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever und Ague Cure.—
Since that time l have not had a single chili, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
YVishing y jur mtdicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
Iu another column of to-day's paper will be found an
advertisement for “ Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
YVe are not in the habit of puffing medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that YVm. N.
itow-e, .Merchant, Sharpsburg, who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it lias effected a cure. Tiiis proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public. —Odd FeJlmv, lioonsboro,
Md. Sept. 4.
Evidence from n Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, .kept. 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 il bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the same Balsam some time without relief
until lie got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a charm. Y'oui-s trulv,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticf.i.lo, Ind., Aug. 27, 1856.
J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir— l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, nnd can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours.
‘ ‘ YV. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. K. 11., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Your Agin* Cure lias overcome all prejudices l>y its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, and de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A.IIAYLES.
If any body desires further evidences, they will find
it in every bottle of the CURE, which is being intro
duced as rapidly as possible in'o every town and village
in the United States, Canadas. &c. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. 11. Chilton, of New York, certifies to its per
foct innocence. It is therefore optional with all to have
the Fever and Ague or not, just us 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 lie realised. Now they
endorse them all. and it will be noticed that the letters
of w hich 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
till any newspaper, and prove the fact of a greater suc
cess and sale than everatteuded any other Ague Remedy.
Tire 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 tho warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United States
would ever have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Hiliotts or Yellow Fever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect utitiiintr.
It is also unequalled for quick and permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
w hose constitutions have been shattered or weakened l>y
Ague or Bilious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or any kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JAMKf. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence. R, I.
And for sale by KIVLIN. THOMAS ft Cos, Columbus,
Ga„ nul// oyenta.
Kivliii,Thomas A'Co, ere Distributing Agents for the
proprietor*. Dealers buying of K.. T. k Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Cos. sell at
the very lowest prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DAN FORTH A NAGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. W. SEAT, M. D., New York,
Being an Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which (lie too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed lo the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
REMOVAL.
HOTCHKISS. FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Joldiers of
BRANDIES, WINES, Ac.
Also, ngents and denims in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco and Havana
CIGrA.It.B,
Have removed to No. 40 Yesey Street, tear of (lie Astor
House. NEW YORK.
New York, January 1, lSftO.
KIVXIN, THOMAS & CO.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of tlie
. most extraordinary medicine of the ago,
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
They will he iu receipt of five gross on Iho lot li instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
D. B. THOMPSON A CO.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Geor
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ® la ’
Cl 00KING STOVES of all Bizes and various die
J patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS RM
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, llrittania and Plan-129
ished Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishim
Goods generally, aud manufacturers of
TIN AND SHEET IRON AVABf
January 20. ly *“
LOOKOUT M OIST AIN HOl s |
rpHIS House is located on Lookout
I Mountain, at an elevation ofthir- ,4 !| ;JsLr''v.
ty two hundred feet, presenting a
nery not surpassed by any in tiie Uni jSI 11
ted States, and an atmosphere purcßjggffiyl
and salubrious. Those who seek pleasuiT-TT,,
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural se, A” !
not have their wishes more fully nn-t than o n i,
mountain, line pure cold freestone
in abundance, is found, and CIIALYBUATK. ‘
any place can boast of.
Tiie Mountain is easy of access, being only five
from Chattanooga, aud Horses, Buggies and n a( .J'’
always in readiness to convey visitors and theiru,’
to its summit, where their imaginations will
met and their wants well cared for.
The House will be opened on the Ist of June an
cd Ist of October. ’ “
GEO. W. ASIIBURX, .
April 22, 1850. L. M. AXSDKV, .Supci
THIRD AND LAST CALL
FOIL THE SEASON.
r |MIIK undersigned is closing out his entire STi:
1 and FANCY FiKY GOODS at greatly reduced i,’
to make room for a Fall aud Winter Stock. The V
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS, mm],
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other i”
niture prints; Ginghams of every description; M tl
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; j,
Damask; Brown Linens Ac Ac. Also, Fancy ami);
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Juekonet f
Swi-s Muslins ; Hosiery; Gloves; Handkerchief* -a:
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting; Laces; K r j,’A
Dress Trimmings and 190 pieces check Muslins j,,.,.
ceived. Call anil look through the stock and tWR,..
ed tiie prices I'ani now asking will induce you p, i‘.,
G. W. ATKINSON,
Two Doors below Kyle A Cos., 104 Broad Stive
July 2-^
STEWART, GRAY & CO.,
riIAKF. this method of notifying their friends aud
X turners Hint they have sold their Stock of Groe-u'-
to Messrs.
.arK-ht X lU, P b.xL tfe CO.
who will in future conduct their business at om
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish even,,,
cription of Goods in the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terms to their customers and u ,
of our friends and former patrons. YVe take great |
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for thi'in. an''. ‘
Commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
Warehouse and Commission Busim,,
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we Mi aII now give onnm.
vided attention to the COTTON and COM.SIIBSIO.NIi
SI NESS, aud will spare no pains or labor to give sate:
tion to all who may favor us witli their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. Im
~ COOKING, OFFICE,
tfegjk AND PAHLOK STOVES.^
jyjpfo TIN WARE. jyg|
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, it
A large assortment always on hand, and for sa)>
fair prices. Roofing, Guttering, and Job Work in genet,
promptly attended to and warranted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite tiie Post Office.
It. M. ALDWOKUL
Columbus, Sept. 17,1555. dim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER,
MISS M. E. SEYMOUR respectfully informs tiie li
dies of Columbus, tiiat she is engaged in the Ini
liess of Dress-makina, at the residence of Mrs. S. J. K-;
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court ll •
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. S. J. KENDALL, at the same place, con-A)
tinues the business of cleaning, bleaching, nndl®
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having
work done iu good style and with promptness.
.Nlulch 13, 1856. v
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTE
FOR 1856.
rpHE Fourth Volume of the American Cotton Platt
I will commence with the January number,
iu thus formally announcing the Prospectus fun
Fourth Volume, w e have but a few short paragraph
add, sanguine in the belief that, with the intelligent,
dusti ions patrons of progressive improvement in i
Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, Manufactures of the I'*
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the pui-t Liston
tiie Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tiie first place, we remark to our friends and ru -
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become tiie Fri -
er and Proprietor; and we liereb” assure our reels
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Hunter stall
sue promptly by the first day of each month.
Flushed with victory iu the magnificent Exliibiliwi
Alabama's Industry, as demonstrated in the triumph
success of tlic first Annual Fair of the Alabama hi
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “will bit.
step backward” its progress is onward and upward lull
highest niehe of improvement.
it is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor,
by the members of the Society, tiiat the Planters it
Farmers, tiie Mechanics and Manufactures of Alata
will rally en masse to tiie support of Alabama’s uulv
clusively) industrial Periodical, tiie Organ of the ii
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency it:
be unfettered in the great work of developing tiie:;
measurable resources of tiie Keystone State of the Si*
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy. Manun
turcs and the Mechanic Arts,” the object of the .hi*
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve the Soil and the Mind.”
With a corps of correspondents, numbering maty
the most practical as well as scientific minds ol lht>'J
we fee 1 assured we shall be aide to visit our patrols
the first of each month, to their entire salisiaction
profit.
Every family in the country, whatever msy 1* lb
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper:
cause there is no reading matter published to the :
so innocent, aud at the saute time so practically l*' 1
ble in all tiie walks of life as that obtained in ag ■ * -
cultural Periodical. The -American Cotton Planter ‘
issue promptly by the first day of the month, it willl
uniformly printed in magazine style, on good wliini’
per, with new aud fair type, securely stitched audtra
tiled.
Our Horticultural Department will be sustain!”
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience.
E. -A.lluit, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance J ] 11
Six copies “ 5 w ’
Twelve copies “ i |nl
Clubsor .Agricultural Societies, 10U copies
.ill communications, either for t lie columns of the i'*
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper.’
be addressed to Dr. N. B. Cloud, Lockl&nd Post “f
.Alabama.
Subscriptions should commence with (lie velum
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout thei’
will cotiler a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Our exchanges will please direct to Lackland. Al*.
AIELICK A CO’S.
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE
Old stand of .1. 8. Smith & Cos.,
135 ‘West Side Broad Street.
COLUMBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to#’
from, suited to every class and condition.
Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods in every variety.
October 22. 1 y
MONTGOMEBV, SELMA AND BlG®’
RIVER.
\T KRCIIANTS and others bringing goods by “
IJL Savaunah; for Montgomery. Selma and ollic”
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed t hat l>y snip!
to care of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Dray Company, Columbus. Georgia, their
w ill be forwarded from the Depot of the Mus. v'’
Road to the Depot of the Opelika and MontgonirfJ
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between >■
points, of
J 5 emit per Ton (3000, lkt.
which will save them 25 cents per ton. a- the Mu# ‘
Kail Road Co.’s contractors charge one dollar l"’ r ’ 1 .
The Union Dray Company is amply ri-pon i, i' ,i ’' i 1
loss or duuiuge, as may la- ascertained by referei
Bell A C'o„ .Toslali Morris, and It. T. Thom, Mon't” “
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, On., to 1(. Patten ami •
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. U. Smith. ,
July 31 J
BACON.
lIHDS. choice Bacon— Img round, Just rer>’
•w.J and for sale at tlie lowest figures, by ..
Match 16. OCNPYji
HAVANA CIGARS.
I*) iinr SELECT Brands HAVANA
I -w,” 7v “ / just received on consignin’
Jtfay 18. J4l Broodfi^',
GAS FITTING. u ;
/ t AS FITTING in all its liranrhes prompt'.’
\JT to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS. Ac. Ac. „_„ T i|
June 19. 3m it. M. ALDWOKT^
liandolpli Bt. nearly opposite the 1 0 —
CRACKER! AND SODA 1 * ’
N'AVY BREAD, Soda Bulecnlt, Boston
hand made Crackers, Just received aim w
August 28. GUNBI ■’