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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared by N. VV. Seat, M. D.
Bensons why it aliould bo used instead of any other treat
ment iu all febrile affection*:
11.-Uconiny of Time.— As only one-seventh
vi the ordinary time is required to effect a cure.
‘Atl.—Economy of Money.— As it custi but one
dollar.
3rd.—Economy of Feeling.—As it saves the
suffering oi’ a long sickness and the consequent treat
ment; the annoyance of taking nauseating doses of
medicine, their disagreeable operation, and the pain of
long confinement; blit little of the fluid lining 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 dear friend is sick.
5 th.—Economy of Health.— As the system
is not reduced, and consequently racked; nor is the fever
subjoct to be followed by chronic disease.
Oth.— Economy of Life. —As the cure iselfocted
before and without reducing the patient, consequently
removing, in a corresponding degree, all danger of a fatal
termination.
Other reasons might lie added, but those are deemed
HtilUoient to satisfy uil classes mid perrons in all condi
tions of life.
The strove reasons are more particularly applicable to
the immediate treatment on the first attack, Imt will
apply witli equal force to cases which have been subject
t u to or have ueuoino reduced, corresponding of course
•o tue nature of the case at the time it is first adminis
tered. s
As this remedy give* so prompt, effectual and perina
uent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after
the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they had
been really much sick, uml very naturally conclude th y
wars not attacked with fever, and if so, ‘"it was trilling
-a little cold, which gave alarm —It could have been
nothing of consequence—lt would have passed off with
out anytliiug—that medicine had uoeffoct.” The general
impression ou the subjoct of fever is such, that thoughts
not unlike the above follow the cure of a common case
ns naturally as men think lit all; and it is not until
the individual has witnessed many cases that lie can fully
realize the truth; and even then he may conclude them
nli very ti itiing cases, which would have readily yielded
to any simple medicine, yet persons, though they have
been thus successful in perhaps hundreds of cases, must
expect that there will cases occur win ro there Is some
organic or local cause so great os to require particular
attention, or though success ul in redlining the fever,
it will again rise as the Influence of the “ Fluid” passes
off, as tlie exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard
against disappointment in sum cnees that I have given
and frequency refer to what I have called a “ synopsis.”
Kcmnrks on Fevera in Uenersh
On this subject I wish to he fully understood, lly tlio
lerui “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affections to
which the human trams Is subject, including small pox
and other eruptive fevers; *>ut as they si iso by a great
variety of causes, ami in quite dissimilar constitutions
and habits, they of course differ considerably in thoir
development ami exhibit a variety of forms or types;
yet ail are distinguished by the same general eliuiacler
i-tics—that oi undue excitement in tnu circulatory and
nervous system.)—inducing more or less unnatural fre
quency in the pulse, sense of boat, dry ness of the skin,
debility, Ac.
To show that I am not wholly alone in the opinion I
advauco, l quote from the colebrafcd I’rof. T. Watson,
ul King s College, London, whose work ou the “ l’riuci
pies and Practice of Physic” is a text book in many of
one medical colleges, and consequently etAliulardauthueity
iMi page 834, he says:—“We hear continual) v, both in
i,ii<i out of the profession, different species of fever spo
ken of. Il.v the public, Typhus Fever, Uruin Fever,
bilious Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever,
Ac. And systematic writers are to the full us particular;
Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adytiamic, Gastro-Enteiie, and
so forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under
various forms, I am persuaded fl at the effect upon the
mind of all this sub-division, is lmd ami 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 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
aud 1 would imprest ou your minds the folly of hunting
up or troubling youiself about a “ name if you have
lever, treat it at ouce us hereafter directed, and you
will it uidl instead of any distinct character being devel
oped, So as to be properly named by the most sciunliiic.
This assertion is no hypothesis based on closet specula
tions or vision., of mi ml, Imt ou experience at the bed
side of the sick, in hundreds, aye, thousands of casus
(by myself and others) under a great variety of cir
cumstances, seasons and climates. Hear tills in mind,
and treat at unco without regard to mime, and rest
assured you will soon lie freed from all dread of linger
ing and dangerous fevers, lint ns cruses may have lio
i ome developed before the * Fluid” is given, either by
neglect, or under some oilier treatment, I will describe
as briefly as possible (lie proper course to ho pursued in
all of tl.o most prominent fevers, though the “ Rules”
and “ Synopsis” will be amply sufficient for all those
accustomed to attendance upon the sick.
Rules important to be observed in all cases in using the
Negative Electric Fluid.
Ist. It slirtulil he given in three or four times its own
quantity of water, and may ho sweetened or not at
pleasure.
id. Patients must lie freo from all currents of air,
(though there should always lie free ventilation in the
sick room,) nor attempt to go about while under its in
fluence.
3d. It must bo continued whenever the fever subsides,
or is evidently passing off} to bo resumed when it
begins to rise again, should such be the case under any
circumstances.
4th. When the fever begins to subside, patients must
be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should
uot he questioned as to thoir wants or feelings, nor
attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever,
till their own natural feelings, Independent of all extra
neous influences, induce them to rise or speak; nor
should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in
which they may feel more or less interested, hut be left
quiei to all intents and purposes.
stl). Fluids should be allowed, while giving it as
plentifully, and as long as the patient desires and no
longer; they may consist of cold water, mucilaginous
drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either
cold or warm as parties may prefer or patients desire.
nth. Should patients experience any oppression or
faintness while iu the lying posture, so as to occasion a
restlessness after the fever has passed off, or enough to
occasion them to speak of it, they should have a little
wine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade with a littlo
spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the face and
breast may be bathed in cold water; either of which
w ill give immediate relief.
TABLE OF DOSES.
For children of one year or under, from 3 to 8 drops.
“ over 1 and under 2 years, “ 6to 15 “
“ “ i! “ 6 “ l2 to 30
“. “ 5 “ 10 “ “ 20 to 50 “
“ “ 8 “ 15 half to a teaspoonful.
All persons over fifteen considered as adults, for whom
a teaspoonful is a common does. Old }iersons do not
require us much as young, or those in (lie prime of life;
nor females, as a general rule, as much as males.
There is no particular care necessary iu giving it to
children —those often years of ago frequently having
taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the
above table, with the remark that, ns a general rule,
children nsjuire more than adults in proportion.
By observing the above directions, the medicine will
bo found agreeable in all of its effects, tlie expectations
of the most sanguine realized, ami many perfectly
astonished. .My object iu being thus particular is, that
the full benefit of tlie medicine limy lie obtained, and
not ou account of any actual necessity of such strict ob
servances.
Bilious or Remittent Fever.
Hive a touaponful of “ Fluid” (see rule Ist) ouco in
two hours, till the fever is evidently passing off; this
constitute* the whole treatment in nil simple cases of
fever, with sncli observances us are set forth in the
“Rules.” But should there bo prominent local symp
toms, or kn >wn local existing causes, they should he
attended to at once, and while giving tlie “ Fluid.”
See Synopsis.
if in any case the bowels are particularly constipated
or coulined, give a cathartic (see auxiliaries) with the
tlrst portion ; they must be opened or tlie fever may rise
again.
Where the fever is very high, pulse running lit) or
upwards, and the patient is uot particularly susceptible
to the Influence of medicine—not easily operated on by
medicine generally—a double dose, or two touspoousfiil
may be given st first with ndvautage, am! even repeated
In two hen"*—if it—the pulse—lias not been softened,
thus slrowiug the medicine lias taken effect.
Bathing the surface witli water at an agreeable
’eiuperaturo, the saline wash, vinegar or spirits and
w ater, iu these difficult eases, will afford relief aud aid
the mi iicitie much iu taking effect.
Congcitlv* Fever.
Give two tessp'Mnsful anil repeat every two hours till
i tie pulse become* more foil and soft, then only a tea
suoouful, to bo discontinued as tlie fever subsides. As
tlie bowels are generally confined, and it is frequently
very dlfllcnlt to get medicine to operate in tlili disease,
no time should lie lout to get them open give some active
cathartic w itli the “ Fluid” aud repeat as .my he neces
sary till it operates; enemas (injections) nmy also he
used to advantage; also, mustard to tile extremities, or
friction (rubbing) with the .amts or flannel; also, cold
applications to the bead. Quinine may he added to the
” Fluid” if thought advisable. See Synopsis.
Xervoni Fever, Typhus, Ship sad Putrid
or Spotted Fever.
As these fevers are all of one character, differing
mainly in degree, being all of a low grade, the pulse
small anil wiry, .. ,tli a general great depression, there is
no practical use In separating them—at least so far as
m.v treatment is concerned. Iu these low fevers, w hen
fully developed, a little patience will lie required; still
comparatively little, as they frequently run weeks under
the common treatment, while with this hut a few days
will be necessary at longest to establish a permanent
i oifvalescence.
Tlie treatment should lie commenced—which mav
immediately follow any other without dutriment with
u tenspooulul of “Fluid” every two hours, till the pulso
becomes fuller or larger in volume, then to be continued
nee in si* or eight hours till the fever entirely subsides.
In had cases, from three to live grains each of quinine
aud capsicum (Cayenne pepper) or some tonic and stimu
lant (see auxiliaries) should he added to each dose. Tlie
bowels should lie kept gently open, and .small portions
of some hepatic should bo given occasionally, even
though the bowels should lie very loose. The patient
should he sustained by nourishing and mucilageuous
drinks—such as arc in common use iu such cases.—
Where tlie skin is very dry, sponging the surface as di
rected iu bilious fever, will he found advantageous.
Tonics should he used during convalescence, iu all cases
which have become reduced.
Pneumonia, Typhoid Pneumonia, Lung
or Winter Fever.
(Jive a teuspoouful of the “Fluid” every two hours,
with a wine glassful of a strong decoction of honeset; or
half the quantity may be given every hour till relieved,
then, at longer intervals, say once in six or eight hours.
The honeset tea should bo given warm till the violent
symptoms are allayed, or tlie patient is relieved; then
cold; fomentations, mustard plaster, or something ol
the kind, to he upplied over the seat of pain; keep the
bowels gently open.
Variolu, Varioloid, Rubeola und Scarla
tina} or Small Pox, Varioloid, Measles,
and Scarlet Fever.
As all of these diseases are attended with fever, which
in fact is tlie most prominent symptom, tlie treatment
differs hue little from that of common fevers. Remember
never wait to learn the “ juime,” whether it is one or tlie
other, or neither, us they uil commence with Jrve.r, hut
treat it at once; govern the fever and there will he no
trouble; there will be but little eruption even iu email
pox. This, to most minds, is anew idea, and doubtless
will bo regarded with ridicule by many. I nevertheless
boldly mukc tlie assertion, that small pox, if treated as
1 direct, will be. cut short ; attended with but little erup
tion; little or no pitting, unit tiiat there is no ruoxssdy of
its running its ordinary course. On this 1 will stake
uot only my reputation, but a.I that 1 hold most dear;
besides, ou this subject, i have good authority; that of
Prof. Walson, previously quoted. lie suys, page 874:
“ You may abate tlie force of tlie eruptive lever, and
keep down, It is believed, tlie number of the pustules by
spline purges, kc.” Here is the admission that it may
lie done. 1 nave not only proven it may be., Imt has
been done in numerous cases that occurred on hoard
ship. See the account appended.
Uivo a tenspooulul or more, according to tlie urgency
oi tlio case, with a dose of sails or castor oi); repeat tlie
Fluid once in two hours if necessary, until the fever sub
sides—though one or two doses is genera.ly sufficient;
hut it should he given ami repeated sufficiently to keep
the fever under control. When tlie throat is affected,
any of the ordinary gargles may ho used, and the
surface bathed, us thought advisable.
in one case, ou the ship Duchessd'Orleahs, the tongue
uml tiiucus were so much swollen that the patient could
not swallow or speak, and he wch cured by dropping tlie
Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till lie could swallow,
when it was given in tcaspoonl'ul doses every hour, till
all alarming symptoms disappeared. The swelling of
tlie throat was ‘ educed so as to enable Inin to take nour
ishment in about twelve hours by the Fluid alone.—
Used to wet the throat frequently, it is doubtless the
best gargle in all such cases.
Puerperal or Childbed Fever.
This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming
malady to which tlio mother is liable, will yield to the
Negative Electric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem
to be of little consequence. A single dose or two of a
touspooiiful, almost invariably giving entire and per
manent relief; no alarm need tie entertained, ns the
Fluid will arrest it iu a short time. It should he re
peated as long as the fever continues, as in other cases.
Tlie bowels of course should he attended to.
in connection with this subject, 1 cannot refrain from
making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by
the Indies, will save them much pain and suffering, ft
is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in
many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and
soothing effect deprives the labor of much of its pains
und difficulties; it must ho tried to he appreciated.—
Painful menstruation will ho relieved at ouce by a com
mon dose and retiring. Restlessness, nervous irritability,
ora 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 tlie ills of iemales, if not
the most so of any medicine known. lis effect is uniform,
relaxing tlie whole system, removing all excitability
and iritability of the nervous as well as the circulatory.
It will uot force sleep like opiates, hut it will sooth and
quiet tlie system so that one can sleep naturally and
healthy ; lienee its use in so many cases.
Synopsis.
To avoid constant repetition, and condense tlie treat
ment as much as possible, 1 give under this head general
directions for all cases. As the Negative Electric Fluid
will change tlie condition called lever, or subdue and
control it under all circumstances, without regard to the
name it may bo or ought to lie called, it should be given
wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex
pected to control all organic or local causes, which,
when such exist, must be removed in order to effect a
permanent cure.
When such indications occur in any case, they should
bo appropriate means, und these soliuld be given while
giving the “Fluid,” and in connection with it, when
occasion requires, us 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 the fever, I call ail else auxiliary treatment.
If tlie bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see auxili
aries) with the ttrst dose, or soon after, and should it
fail to operate in due time, repeat the dose; if attended
witli diarrlnea, give something known to be good for
that complaint, though if caused by irritability, tlio
“Fluid” will soon relieve that condition; if severe local
pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment,
a mustard plaster, a blister, fomentations of Litter herbs,
or, perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to the part; if
violent pain in tin* head, apply cold water, ice water,
if convenient, or some cooling application, and bathe
tlie feet in hot water; if tlie fever is very high, skin
dry und hot, with great suffering, sponge or bathe tlie
whole surface with water at an agreeable temperature;
“tlie saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and
water, either will afford great relief and aid tlie medi
cine ill taking effect, after which there will be no trou
ble ; if tlie patient lias been reduced or is much prostra
ted, give tonics and stimulautß, particularly in low
fevers, in absence of lever or when indicated; also,
during convalescence, when tlie patient lias beaame re
duced ; if there is nausea and vomiliug, that must be
allayed before any medicine will remain on tlie stomach
to do any good; for this purpose 1 generally give some
gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if
given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when the
stomach lias settled, give the “ Fluid” and a cathartic if
necessary; iu snort, treat all tlie prominent symptoms
as you would under any other circumstances, giving tlio
“Fluid” at the same time os directed, und success will
crown your efforts j indeed, you cannot realize it till you
have scon, and then you will he 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. 1 have found no such necessity
when using the Fluid, und to lie fully understood by
all, 1 will name a lew of the different articles of medi
cine I have referred to, viz:—
Cathartics.—Articles that purge or operate on tlio
bowels, such as castor oil, salts, senna, any of tlio roots
or harks, and many pills, untibilious, Ac.; anything
known to be good forsuch purposes.
Hepatics.—Anything known to act outlie liver
particularly, (-ortal circulation and secretions generally.
Any of the articles depended on by tlie different schools
for this purpose, will answer when used in connection
with the - Fluid” or while the system is under its in
fluence. And one may chooso calomel—auothor, bine
mass—the third, podophyKiu—the fourth, mandrake
root, and so on; each may take his choice and lie suc
cessful.
Tonics.—Articles that give tone or strength, such
as quinine, various barks, roots and bitter herbs. Bone
set or thoroughwort is one of the best used in fevers.
Astringents.—Such ns check the action of the
bowels, laiuiianuiuund other prepare: ions of opium are
used; also, many mixtures, not properly astringents,
which have tlie effect.
Stimulants.—Articles that raise or excite the
system. Capsicum (Cayenne pepper) is one of the best;
ginger, spirits, hartshorn, Ac., the essences are all more
or less stimulating. These are tlie only classes necessa
ry in treating fevers, thougli many otheis are generally
used, but the Negative Electric Fluid is a better “dia
phoretic,” •• anodyne,” “diuretic,” “relaxant” and
“sedative” than known in the materia medica.
I shall not tax the reader w ith a long list of proofs,
depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will
only refer to one instance of success, that on the
racket*litp Duchess D'Orleans.
which cannot lie classed among ordinary certificates:
)Ve, the undersigned, certify to the - following, viz—
We took passage ou the paeketship IhuTiess d’Orleans
Capt Hutton, then lying in the port of Havre, France’
and bound for New York. She sailed ou the 9th of Au
gust, 1851, with over n hundred souls on board, mostly
emigrants- A few days after leaving Havre, the small
pox broke out among tlie emigrants, They were all
treated by the physician in charge,Dr. N. \V. Scat, witli
anew remedy ofhis own, which lie calls Negative ’ Elec
tric Fluid, with which lie seemed to have entire control
over tlie disease, arresting it in n few hours, and curing
in a very short time.
During tlie voyage, which lasted thirty-nine days,
there were about eighty cases of small pox. some fever,
Ac., and not a single death. All were cured witli unu
sual promptness.
From what we saw during said passage, we are fully
convinced that the medicine used by Dr. Seat on tlie oc
casion, possesses inestimable virtues. We never before
heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with
so much ease, promptness and certainty, or so little
trouble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage,
small pox and fever on board, and not a death! The
fact speaks for itself.
Signed,
E. P. Kami, 84 Pearl street, New York.
E. G. Faiiri, “ “ “
3. A. DbNorxaxdt, Beaver county, Penn.
T. A. DeNormaxdy, East Liverpool, Ohio.
, Cabin Passengers.
Tlie above statement is correct.
W. S. Hutton, Commander.
. Wst. Mabston. First Mate.
New York, Aug., 1852.
N. W. Bbat, M. I>.
Ad Address orders to
0. W. WESTBROOK, N. Y. City.
New Principle! Newßemedy! No Poison!
Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure;
Or Antidote to Malaria ;
TOU THE PREVENTION AND CURE
Os Fever aud Ague, or Chill Fever; Dumb Ague, and
other Intermittent and Remittent Fevers; also of
Bilious Fevers, accompanied by Typhoid Symp
tom; ; Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship
and Jail Fever, General Debility, Night
Sweats, aud all other forms of disease
wiitca have a common origin in
MA.X.2Y.XUA OH aiZzkSM-A..
’I’iIF.SE diseases are common to many localities of the
1 United States; hut wherever they prevail, North,
South, ...ist or West, they all equally spriug iiom the
same miasmul cause. The great variety of symptoms and
forms of disease is owing principally to difference in age,
sex, constitution and habit.-; of the sufferers; but as the
cause is the same, they will all equally yield to a remedy
that is competent to overcome or remov e that Cause.
By the laws oi Nature, every principle lias its opposite,
and for every disease, or xuse of disease, there is a re
agent. or in other words a specific remedy. All Malaria,
whether arising from Marshes, Slugnani water, decompo
sition of animal mid vegetable mailer, or even new!’
cleared lunds, is the same in character and 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, there is in the preparation before us, offered to
the public,
The Natural Antidote to Malaria,
which neutralizes the poison whenever it comes in con
tact with it, even in the open air, aud when taken inter
nally completely purities the system affected by it of its
baneful influence, and thus restores and preserves
health.
The remedy is believed to be entirely new, and un
known to any but tlie proprietor, who distinctly claims
the following extraordinary results from its use ;
It will instantly cheek the ague in persons who have
suffered for any length of time, from one day to twenty
years, aud by continuing its use, according to the direc
tions, a radical cure will he effected; the patient,"J ‘)tin
ning free from the complaint for ever, unless subsequent
exposure to malaria should umk“ its use again necessary.
In its operation upou the poison iu the system, it will
immediately relieve all the distressing symptoms of bil
ious or ague discuses, and when the disease is cured, it
will entirely prevent the accession of
General Debility and Night Sweats,
which so often follow the administration of other rnede
cities. The patient at once begins to reever appetite
and strength, (ind continues to improve until restored to
perfect health.
By its use Fever aud Ague may ho bauished from
every family aud class in the community; farmers, me
chanics, and all laboring people ntuy he using this arti
cle as a
Preventive,
And pursue their respective avocations in perfect safety
from ague or bilious attacks during the sickly season,
which is often to them tlie most valuable part of the
year.
Since the introduction of the CUKE iu every part of
the United States, its success lias been so complete and
unvarying as to have fully proved these assertions in
favor of its extraordinary merit.
When these declarations were made at the date of its
introduction, they seemed incredible to many, even of
the most candid minds, because all iho resources of
science had been taxed in vain to subdue ague or bilious
discuses; und wliat was still worse for ugue sufferers,
all their remedies or treatment, whether scientific or
empirical, have been limited to poisonous or destructive
drags, such as Arsenic, Quinine, Mercury, Salicine, Ac.
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 are superiulded
to the poor sufferer’s first complaint.
On this account ague sutler, is should he particularly
careful about using any secret Fever and Ague remedies,
notwithstanding the makers of them uniformly assert
they may he taken with perfect safety, even when it is
notoriously well known that tlieir 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 ot its
Singular and Entire Harmlessness,
The following certificate from on • of the most celebrated
chemists iu the United States has been obtained, aid a
copy of it is attached to evei y bottle:
New Yoke, June 11, 1555.
“1 have made a chemical examination of Rhodes’ Fever
and Ague Cure, or Antidote to Malaria, and have tested
it for Arsenic, Mercury, Quinine olid Strychnine, but
have not found a particle of either in it, nor have I found
any substance in its composition that would prove inju
rious to the constitution.
“JAMES R. Oil 11/TON, M. 1)., Chemist.”
It is a stubborn fact, therefore, that this Remedy is
destined not only to relieve tlie human family from
malarious diseases, hut to do an equally good work by
preventing the taking of other medicines which do harm.
The entire absence of any baneful ingredient makes
this Remedy not more valuable as a Cure, than it is as a
preventive.
No class of disease is so easily managed as the one
under consideration, if the medicine lie taken in advance.
This is owing to the diseases being produced by one and
the same cause, and therefore all, both residents and
travelers, should protect ilicmsclves by tlie timely use
of this preventive, and not wait for the poison already
lurking in their veins, to develop itself in a violent
attack. Take the Cure as a preventive, and so destroy
the poison before it does harm.
Full directions and advice as to diet and habits of life
prepared by a distinguished Physician long resident in
a Bilious climate now accompany each bottle.
It will often he found necessary to precede this medi
cine liy a mild cathartic or untibilious purgative. The
very best thing for general use is a moderate dose of
Castor Oil. the object of which is to cleanse tlie stomach
and free the biliary passages. Remember that where
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 (dates,, aud place them in
sleeping rooms; for the vapor rising front the medicine,
and also tlio 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 the Cure should likewise be
resorted to when very young infants are exposed to
malarious situations.
The bottles in which this medicine is put up have tlie
words, -Rhodes’ Fever and Aoue Cure” blown in the
glass, and on tlie outside wrapper is the name of the
medicine, (the copyright of which is secHred) aud the
signature of the proprietor. These precautions are
taken to prevent counterfeits and imitations.
The reliance fob its success is entirely upon its
actual merits, wherever introduced and used. These
will he considered sufficient.
Prepared and sold by the proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence/ H. I,
F'or sale in Columbus by
K IVLIN, THOMAS & CO.,
February 10, 1850. ly Druggists.
A SOUTHEHN REMEDY.
Made toy Prof. O. O. Woodman.
Now Orleans, Louisiana.
J. S. PEMBERTON & CO.,
UAYE received the appointment from the proprietor
for the sole agency of
Woodman’s CLorry Eipectortmt,
the medicine that bus created stu h an excitement at the
North among tlie Physicians, and lias been pronounced
by all who have used it ns being far superior to any
Cherry Pectoral. Woodman's Cherry Expectorant con
tains the active medical qualities of the Yellow Jesutuine,
the pure decoction of W ild Cherry Park, and many other
valuable Ingredients that render it far better than any
other Cough Medicine iu this country.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
New Orleans. April 9, 1855.
Dear Sir—Tho public generally are fully aware of ilie
thousands of remedies for Diseased Lungs, under the titles
of Sarsaparilla.-), Pills. Plasters Liniments, Ac., that aro
daily brought to their notice through the newspapers by
way of advertisements. My object ill writing this note
for publication, is to induce the public, or at least thoso
who are afflicted, to use one that contains articles of
Ileal Cse in Pulmonary Diseases. I i--u conscious Unit iu
so doing. 1 am acting most improl'essiunally, and deroga
torily to the interests of Medical Science and the regulur
Practitioners of Medicine. 1 refer to Woodman's Cherry
Expectorant, which is a scientific remedy that I have
used with more success than any of the usual prescrip
tions used by Physicians.
J. M. Maitland, M. D.
Gallatin. Miss., May 1, 1865.
0. 0. Woodman —Dear Sir; I have given your Cherry
Expectorant a fair trial and am well pleased with its ef
fects; better than any other article I ever met with. I
would he pleased to have you scud me half a dozen bot
tles hv the bearer. Respectfully,
W\ M. Mason. M. D.
This preparation lias attained a wide celebrity from
the universal success which has attended its use. For
coughs, colds, um! in fact, any pulmonary complaints,
this medicine, from its peculiar propertiesa* a dissolvent
and its soothing power to all irritations of the throat,
will probably bo preferred to any other offered to tho
public. As an appetizer, or dyspeptic remedy, it will
also he found excellent, its natural and genial warmth
keeping the digestive (lowers in proper tone.
Remember that this is the only Cough Medicine that
has stood the test of the medical fraternity. It is sanc
tioned by, approved of. and recommended toy the leading
Physicians of New York city. Every bottle is warranted
to give satisfaction or the money refunded. We guaran
tee it to he better than any Cherry Pectoral. Coil Liver
Oil. or anything else now extant.
BSP-Price —One Dollar a Bottle.
J. 8. PKMBMKTON A CO., Columbus, Ua„
Only agents for this county.
February 6.
GREAT S IUMPHS
... .sLKLED success of
RHODES’ ,~VER AND AOUE CURE,
TO MALARIA:
~ [„(]„ certain as a Preventive or Cure.
NO POISON. PROOFS!
See wliat tlie President of the Pharmaceutical Society
of Missouri, says of Ruodes’ Fevei and Ague Cure, or An
tidote to Malaria:
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 10, lbas.
HAVING noticed tlie certificate of chemical analysis
given by the celebrated chemist Dr. J. It. Chilton,
of New York city, iu saver of Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure that it contained neither Quinine, Arsenic, Mer
curp’uor Strychnine, and having received numerous ap
plications for it, I was Induced to send to Dr. Rhodes
for the medicine. Since then I have disposed of a large
quantity, mostly to residents of this cjty, who have inva
riably been cured by it, and to w liom 1 can refer. 1 am,
ther- ‘ore, s;> -tied in recommending it to be all that
the proprietor represents.
EDWARD S. WHEATON,
Presd't of Pharmaceutical Society of Missouri.
Ilad tlie Ague for Twelve Y ears I
Providence, June 29, 1855.
Having beon informed of the illness of a poor, but
worthy woman, who lias not been fre e from Fever aud
Ague a month at a time for the lust twelve years, 1 sup
plied her gratuitously with Rhodes’ Fever and Ague
Cure. She took in all four bottles which completely re
stored her to health and strength, and us four mouths
have now elapsed, there is no reason to doubt the perma
nency of the cure.
C. A. P. MASOF, Apothecary.
70 Bottles Perform 7 0 Cures.
Constantine, Mich., Sept. 24tli, 1855.
James A. Rhodes, Esq. —Dear Sir: — 1 have just sent
an order to Ames & Halliday for another half gross of
your Feveraud Ague Cure. Itliussold like” Hot Cakes,”
and I have only two bott'es on lir ad. One reason it
has sold, is because when I have heard of a case of Ague
or Chill Fever, I have sent a bottle and teld them to try
it, aud if it did not help them, they were not obliged to
pay for it, and they w--re all satisfied. 1 had one case
of Chill Fever where it run four days, but the ntaucame
to see me on tlie sixth day well satisfied.
Truly yours, JOHN P. GLADDING.
34 Bottles Perform 34 Cures.
Moline, 111., Sept. 24, 1555.
Jin. James A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—The box of “Ague
Cure” you sent us lias all been sold and created a largo
demand for more; to meet w-hich we have ordered
from your general agent at Chicago, J. D. Y'errington.
Its sale will only he equalled by the number of Fever
and Ague eases. Hoping these cases may he few, yet
have a bottle for every case.
We remain respectfully yours,
RICHARDS & ALLEN.
19 Bottles Perform 19 Cures.
LETTER FROM A POSTMASTER.
Maxwell. Delaware Cos., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir —Your medicine has met
w ith tlie most favorable success In this neighborhood. I
have about five bottles left. 1 give it to them at first,
‘if no cure no pay,’ although I was not authorized by
you to do so; hut I took the rospou.ability ou myself.—
But not a bottle has come back, and as I am almost out
of the article I wish you would forward me one gross of
the bottles, if you see proper to do so, and 1 will be
punctual in payment. I inclose fifteen dollars on the
medicine 1 have received, for which please send me a
receipt. Ship the curtate me ns soon as yon can—there
never has been as much Chills and Fever since i lived in
the State, as at present. Yours. &c.,
RICHARD MARTIN, P. M.
31 Bottles Perforin 31 Cures.
Pine Run, Mich., July 21, 1855.
Dr. J. A. Rhodes —Dear Sir—Y'ourCure for the Fever
and Aguo 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 n immediately four
dozen, as we have but three bottles remaining.
Truly yours, LATHROI’ & MCLEAN.
Cure of Panama Fever.
Providence, Sept. 22, 1855.
Mr. James A. Rhodes—Having been entirely cured
by your remedy, I take pleasure in assuring you of
the cenefit it lias been to me. 1 was first attacked by
chills and fever on the Isthmu if Panama, several
months since, and in spite of th - different remedies
and treatment I adopted, my heal ;.- grew worse until
I commenced the use of your Fever and Ague Cure. —
Since that time I have not had a single chill, and am
now in the enjoyment of good health.
Wishing y jur m -dicine the success that it merits,
I remain truly yours,
THOMAS G. ANDREWS.
I. O. O. F.
In another column of to-day's paper will he found an
advertisement for “Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure.”
We are not in the habit of pulling medicines, but desire
to say, for the benefit of the afflicted, that Vm. N.
Rowe, Merchant, Sharpsburg. who has it for sale, in
forms us that he sold several dozen bottles, and in
every case it has effected a cure. This proves the medi
cine to be good, and we take pleasure in bringing it
before the notice of the public.— Odd Fellow, Doonsboro,
Aid. Sept. 4.
Evidence from a Clergyman.
Plymouth, Richland Cos., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1855.
Mr. J. A. Rhodes, —Dear Sir— l cheerfully testify to
the Yiilue of your Antidote to Malaria. One young lady
in the family of a clergyman here has been taking an
“ AGUE BALSAM” for some months without any per
manent benefit—a few days since she got a bottle of
the Cure and has not had a chill since. A young man
also used the sumo Balsam some time without relief
until he got abottle of your Cure. So far it works like
a chaTm. Yours truly,
Rev. A. C. DUBOIS.
Unsolicited Evidence from a Physician.
Monticello, Ind., Aug. 27, 1855.
J. A. Rhodes—Dear Sir—l have been in the practice
of Medicine here for about three years, and can con
scientiously recommend your medicine, having used it
myself and prescribed it in a number of instances with
perfect success. Respectfully yours,
W. G. SPENCER.
Louisville No. 11, C. R. R., Ga., Jan. 1, 1856.
Y'our Ague Cure has overcome all prejudices by its
merits, and given satisfaction. A gentleman just called
who has been fully cured by only one bottle, anil de
sired me to recommend it to everybody. I shall do all I
can in its sale. W. A. HAY LES.
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 info every town and village
in the United States, Canadas, &c. The eminent chem
ist. Dr. J. R.Ctdlton, of New York, certifies to its per
fect innocence. It is th-reforo optional with all to have
the Fever and Agudor not, just as they please.
I can also say that a great many of my largest custo
mers are those who a year ago were reluctant even to
take the Cure on commission. They thought its great
claims and pretensions could not be realised. Now they
endorso them all, anil it will lie noticed that tho letters
of which 1 publish su li immense quantities are always
new and late dates—altogether they would more than
fillany newspaper, *.,nl 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 tlio warm and sickly sea
sons, not a man woman or child in the United states
would over have a single attack of Fever and Ague,
Bilious or Y'ollow F’ever, or any form of disease arising
from the atmospheric poison Malaria, to which the
Cure is a perfect antidote.
It is also unequalled for quick und permanent effects
as a Restorative, giving new life and strength to all
whose constitutions have been shattered or weakened by
Ague or P’lious diseases, night sweats, languor and de
bility or imy kind of intemperance or dissipation.
JA 51 EH. A. RHODES, Proprietor Providence, R. I.
And for sale by KIYLIN, THOMAS & Cos, Columbus,
On., onh/ agents.
Kivliii, Thomas &‘Co, are Distributing Agents for the
proprietors. Dealers buying of K.. ’J'. & Cos. will save
all expenses on the Cure, as Kivlin, Thomas & Cos. sell at
the very low est prices.
JAMES M. CLOUGH,
Agent at Uphaupee, Ala.
DANFORT PI & NAGEL
Mill supply Physicians with the
NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID,
Prepared only bv
N. YV. SEAT, M. D., New Y ork,
Being all Original Discovery, involving a
NEW PRINCIPLE
By which the too positive condition of the system called
Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state directly
and without loss of vitality.
ItE.MOV AL.
HOTCHKISS, FENNER & BENNETT,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Importers and Jobbers of
BRANDIES, WINES, &e.
Also, agents and dealeis in
Virginia Manufactured Tobacco nnd Havana
CIGrAR®,
Have removed to No. 40 Y'esey Street, rear of the Astor
House, NEW YORK.
New Y'nrk. January 1, 1856.
KIY’XIIV, THOMAS & CO.
H AVE ordered from New York a full supply of the
. most extraordinary medicine of the ug.-.
Dr. N. W. Seat’s Negative Electric Fluid.
*’** rt ‘ c< **l’t of five gross on tho lOlli instant.
Physicians are requested to call early.
February 6.
O. B. THOMPSON &. co.,
143 Broad Street, Columbus, Geor
YVtoolesale and Retail Dealer *’ la ’
CfOOKING STOVES of all sizes and various Jet
/patterns; FORCE and LIFTING PUMI’B InSk
Lead Pipe, Hollow Ware, Brittania and Plan
islied Wares, Cutlery, and House Furnishing nHBB
Goods generally, and manufacturers of b
TIN AND SHEET IRON YY’Aui-
January 26. ly ‘ •
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE ~~
riMUS House is located on Lookout
1 Mountain, at an elevation of thir- iA.xpgfa’ ‘>■>
ty two hundred feet, presenting a see
aery not surpassed by any in the Liii
ted States, and an atmosphere pun WajJ-i-irfVitjljf
anil salubrious. Those who seek
comfort, beauty and grandeur of a natural seciierv
not have their wishes more fully met than on LOoi - t , u
MOUNTAIN. Hero pure cold FREESTONE YVArI-?
iu abundance, is found, and CHALYBEATE, asm a ‘
any place can boast of.
The Mountain is easy of access, being onl y five „
flopi Chattanooga, and Horses, Buggies ami Ilart, *
always in readiness to convey visitors am, Tlteir'bair
to its summit, where their imaginations will | x . , ‘
met and tlieir wants well cared for. ltt o
The House will bo opened on the Ist of June imi i
ed Ist of October.
GEO. W. ASIIBUKN, Propria,,..
April 22, 1856, L. M. ANfoLEV, Superintend,,,,
THIRD AND EAST CALL
POH THE SEASON.
fTUIJJ undersigned is closing out his entire STac
JL and FANCY ERY GOODS at greatly reduced M j, U
to make room for a Fall and Winter Stock. The st
is now well supplied with DOMESTIC GOODS. such°
Bleached and Brown Domestics; Calicoes and other in
niture prints; Ginglmms of every description; Jlapi’
rough Stripes and Plaids for servants dresses; Tull
Damask; Brown Linens Ac Ac. Also, Fancy andßiJi
Silk Dress Bareges; Muslins; Lawns; Jackom-t ‘
Swiss Muslins; Hosiery; Gloves ; Handkerchiefs; i\!i
lars and Sleeves; Edging and Inserting: Laces: Friti-., -
Dress Trimmings and 190 pieces check Muslins just iV
ceived. Call and look through the stock anil feel assui
ed the prices 1 am now asking will induce you to lim
0. W. ATKINSON, ’
Two Doors below Kyle & Cos., 104 Broad Strwi
Jnlyfiq.
STEWART, GRAY’ & CO.,
rpAKE this method of notifying tlieir fric-nds and cus
JL tomers that they have sold tlieir Stock of Grocsrip.
to Messrs.
KEDE, PHEEK. sSs CO.,
who will in future conduct tlieir business at our olu
stand, and will always be prepared to furnish every d,-.
cription of Goods iu the
GROCERY LINE,
on the most favorable terras to tlieir customers and m, v
of our friends and former patrons. We take great plij
sure in soliciting a share of patronage for them, and i,
commending them as in every way reliable.
We shall still continue the
YVauelioiist- and Commission Business.
at the same stand.
Thankful for past favors, we shall now give our lunik
videti attention to the COTTON and COMMISSION Bl
81N ESS, and will spare no pains or labor to give sati-far
tion to all who may favor us with their patronage.
Columbus, Ga., May 10, 1856. lm
COOKING, OFFICE,
rifclHk AND PARLOR STOVES.
jfgggSs tibt Wfo-iti':. gfijgjjj.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
A large assortment always on hand, and for sale m
fair prices. Rooting, Guttering, and Job Work in genital,
promptly attended to and wake anted.
Store on Randolph street, opposite the Post Office.
51. ALDWOKTIi.
Coliimbhe, Sept. 17,1855. dim
FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
MISS 51. E. SEYSIOUR respectfully informs the La
dies of Columbus, that she is engaged in the busi
ness of Dress-making, at tlie residence of 51rs. S. J. Ken
dall, Oglethorpe street, four doors below the Court House
square. Their patronage is respectfully solicited.
51r8. S. J. KENDALL, at the same (dace, con-(lj
tiiHiesthe business of cleaning, bleaching, and \jtif
dressing Bonnets. Ladies may rely on having “S’
work done in good style and with promptness.
slarch 13,1856. y
AMERICAN COTTON PLANTER
FOR 1850.
riniE F’ourth Volume of the American Cotton Planter.
I will commence with the January number,
in thus formally announcing the Prospectus for the
Fourth Volume, we have but a few short paragraphs tu
add, sanguine iu the belief that, with the intelligent, in
dustrious patrons of progressive improvement in the
Agriculture, 51echauic Arts, Manufactures of the Plsni
ing States, and especially Alabamians, the past history and
the Cotton Planter is its highest commendation.
In tlie first place, we remark to our friends and limin’
that the Editor, Dr. Cloud, has again become tlie Publish
er and Proprietor; and we hereby assure our reader
emphatically, that in future the Cotton Planter shall:
sue promptly by tlie first day of each month.
Flushed witli victory in the magnificent Exhibition u
Alabama’s Industry, as demonstrated in the triumphant
success of the first Auuuiil Fair of the Alabama Btati
Agricultural Society, the Cotton Planter “ will take la
step backward” its progress is onward and upward to the
highest niche of improvement.
It is hoped earnestly by the Editor and proprietor, and
by the members of tlie Society, that the Planters aud
Farmers, the Mechanics and Manufactures of Alabama,
will rally en masse to the support of Alabama’s only (ex
clusively) Industrial Periodical, the Organ ol the Ala
bama State Agricultural Society, that its efficiency may
bo unfettered in tlie great work of developing the ini
measurable resources of the Keystone State of the South.
“Devoted to Improved Plantation Economy, Slatiula
tures and the Slechauic Arts,” tlie object of the Jmeri
can Cotton Planter is to
“ Improve tlie Soil and tire Mind.”
Witli a corps of correspondents, numbering many i-l
the most practical as well as scientific minds of theSuuili.
wo feel assured we sliali he able to visit our patrons on
the first of each month, to tlieir entire satisfaction ami
profit,
Every family in the country, whatever msy be then
avocation, should patronise some Agricultural paper: I*-
cause there is no reading matter published to the world
so innocent, and at the same time so practically prehta
ble in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good ugi■
cultural Periodical. The American Cotton Planter will
issue promptly by tlie first day of the month. It wiil 1 e
uniformly printed iu magazine style, on good white pa
per, with new anil fair type, securely stitched and trim
mod.
Gur Horticultural Department will be sustained,
heretofore, by a gentleman of practical experience. N
FI. A. Halt, of Montgomery.
Terms :
One copy, in advance $ 1 Wl
Six copies “ 5 W
Twelve copies “ 10 00
Clubs or Agricultural Societies, 100 copies 75 ou
All communications, either for the columns of the Plan
ter, or containing remittances, ordering the paper. niut
bo addressed to Dr. N. li. Cloud, Lockland Post Ofto-
Alabama.
Subscriptions should commenco with the volume.-
Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout the htaa
will confer a favor by copying the Prospectus.
Onr exchanges will please direct to Lockland, Ala.
MKLIC K & CO'S.
GJ-A-SIEA
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
Old stand of.). S. Smith & Cos.,
135 West Side Broad Street,
COLUSIBUS, GA.
MENS’ and Boys Clothing—a large stock to sel-rl
from, suited to every class ami condition.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods iu every variety.
October 22. ly
MONTGOMEUY, SELMA AND BIGBY
RIVER.
MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way 11
Savannah, for Montgomery, Selina and other ‘ilur ‘
west of Columbus, Georgia, are informed that by snipl l ” 1 !
to cure of
JOHN W. HOWARD, Agent,
Union Ilruy Company, Columbus, Georgia, tlieir
will be forwarded from the Depot of the Muscogee liaj 1
Road to the Depot of the Opelika anil Montgomery I{L,i,d
at an expense, for transportation by Dray between these
points, of
75 cents jicr Ton (3000) lbs.
which will savo them 25 cents per ton, as the Ylm-coge*
Rail ltoad Co.’s contractors charge one dollar per I” 11
The Union Dray Company is amply responsible'’' 1 11
lots or damage, as may be ascertained by releietu-
Bell A Cos., Josiah 51 orris, and R. T. Thom, slonrg’i“e>>
Ala. Refer, in Columbus, Ga.. to It. Patten anil John
Ruse; and at Selma. Ala., to T. 11. Smith.
July 31 ‘!
BACON.
GX IIIIPS. cb-ire Bacon—ling round, just rccei'-
sCsJ und for sab- at the lowest figures, by .
March 15. G UNIIY * CO
HAVANA CIGARS.
1.) nnil SELECT Brands HAVANA CD’-'"'-
I Just received on consignment. un<i i“ r ’
bv J. T. SCOTT.
’ slay 18. 141 Broad Street;
GAS FITTING.
/ ) AS F ITTING in all its branches promptly atfe”
\ X to and warranted.
BATHING APPARATUS, he.
June 19. 3m K. M. ALDYVOM •
Randolph St. nearly opposite the I'"' 1 _
t HAC KERS AID SODA BIBCUIT
VTAVY BREAD, Soda Buiscuit. Boston Cracker-*. *•’
1.1 hand made Crackers, just received and fors* 1 ”
August 28. GUNBY h