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BY P. C. lit IEI . AUGUSTA, (€?«.) TUESDAY, JVO\*E*IISSER 5, 1833. VOL. X1....W0. 40.
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MISCgIjANEg^
On lli<‘ Instinct of Birds.
By John Bi-ackwai.l, F. L. S.
The ardent affection which most birds feel
.for their young, seems to awaken their dormant
energies,and to inspire them with a degree of
courage and address, that is called forth on no
other occasion. Nor is the violence of this af
fection, more wonderful than the shortness of
its duration. Thus, every hen is in her turn
the virago of the yard, in proportion to the
helplessness of her brood, and will fly in the
fface of a dog or a sow, in defence of those
chickens which in a few weeks she will drive
before her with relentless cruelty. The par
tridge will tumble along before a sportsman, in
order to draw away the dogs from her helpless
covey ; and a very exact observer (the Rev.
John White,) has remarked, that a pair of ra
vens nestling in the rock of Gibraltar, would
suffer no vulture or eagle to rest near their sla
ti«Tn, but would drive them from the hill with
amazing furv, and that even the blue thrush,
at the season of breeding, would dart out from
the clefts of the rocks to chase away the kes
trill or the sparrow-hawk. Indeed, so regard
less of danger are some species, while their
nestlings are small, that I have known the red
breast, winchat, great titmouse, die. when in
troduced to their nests, after having been forci
bly removed to a distance from their unfledged
•young, remain quietly upon them as if they had
not been molested. Yet, although this instinct,
the transient effects of which depend most like
ly on a temporary excitation of the parental
feelings by some physical modification ot the
corporeal organs, thus for a tune
predominates, its manifestations are nevertheless
frequently influenced by the active co-opera
tion of the intellectual faculties, as in the fol
lowing; examples:—
“ The fly-catcher,” says Mr. White, “ builds
every year in the vines tiiat grow on the walls
of my house. A pair of these little birds had
one year inadvertently placed their nest on a
naked hough, perhaps in a shady time, not be
ing aware of the inconvenience that followed.
Jjffit a hot sunny season coming on, before the
brood was half fledged, the reflection of the
wall became insupportable, and must inevitably
have destroyed the tender young, had not af
ft‘ctiun suggested an expedient and prompted
the parent hir.ls to hover over the nest all the
hotter hours, while with wings expanded, and
mouths gaping for breath, they screened off the
beat from their suffering offspring.
« A further instance,” continues the same
author, “ I once saw of notable sagacity in a
willow wren, which had built in a bank in my
fields. This bird, a friend and myself had ob
served as she sat on her nest, but were parti
cularly careful not to disturb her ; though we
saw she eyed us with some degree of jealousy.
£o.ne days after, as we passed that way, we
were desirous of remarking how this brood
went on, but no nest could be found, till I hap
pened to take up a large bundle of long green
moss, as it were carelessly thrown over the
nest, in order to dodge the eye of any imperii
-ner.t intruder.” ,
Actuated by a similar motive, old birds,
which have their young much handled, use
-every art to induce them to desert their nests as
early as possible ; and I have known the red
breast, on such occasions, take off her nestlings
long before they could make the slightest use of
their wings. That this mode of proceeding
must be referred to intelligence, cannot, 1 think,
be doubted, as the danger of allowing their
progeny to remain in a state of insecurity is
evidently perceived, and the surest means of
.avoiding it is deliberately adopted in conse
quence.
Many birds, under particular circumstances,
manifest a natural inclination to fight. T his
disposition is remarkably conspicuous in the
ruff, the quail, and the domestic cock. That the
feeling is innate and dependent upon orgamza
tion, is clear!v proved by the established fact,
that careful breeding and training exercise a
powerful influence upon the last species, with
jregard to this propensity.
Or. Darwin states that pheasants and par
tridges teach their young to select and take up
-their food ; and thence he seems disposed to in
fer that all birds receive instruction in these
particulars ; but that they are impelled, by in
stinct, independently of education and expe
rience, to exercise the functions of their various
corporeal organs, whose structure is adm rably
adapted to the several offices they have to per
form, admits of such numerous and ecisi'c
proofs, that it is truly amazing how a person of
so much observation as Darwin could so entirely
overlook them. , ,
The common duck has its toes connected by
a strong membrane, which enables it to s Aim
with facility; and the young of this species,
though hatched under birds which instinctively
avoid committing themselves to the water, rus i
to it with avidity almost as soon as they are ex
tricated from the shell, notwithstanding the ut
most exertions of the foster mother to oivei t
them from it.
Young swifts are rarely, if ever, observed to
perch ; and, as they cannot be distinguished
•from old ones by their flight, they must display
a considerable command of wing the very first
time they quit the nest.
Many of the gamnaceous tribe scratch up the
earth with their feet in search of food ; and they I
will frequently repeat this action, when fed on a i
stone or boarded floor, where it can answer no
useful purpose. Now, as they do not correct
this error, it is plain that the action itself does
not originate in observation, experience, or re
flection. Neither can it be attributed to educa
tion ; nor is this particular misapplication of it to
be ascribed to the force of habit, as it may often
be observed in very \ oung chickens, which have
never associated with others of their kind. But,
wiiat is still more to the purpose, and indeed de
cisive of the general question, even pheasants
and partridges, as well as ducks, chickens, tor
keys and guinea-fowls, which have been hatch
ed by artificial heat, possess the instincts pecu
liar to their respective species, as I have had se
veral opportunitiesofascertaining. How young
birds, by their struggles in the egg, can at all
facilitate the use of their legs, as Dr. Darwin
conjectures, is to me inconceivable, especially
when the position in which they lie is taken in
to consideration. But even suppose this notion
to be correct, it does not in the least affect the in
stinctiveness of the act; unless we conclude with
Darwin, that instinct has nothingto do with any
of those actions which result, from the repeated
efforts of the muscles, under the conduct of the
sensations or desires, —an opinion so manifestly
erroneous, that it does not require a formal re
futation.
The habits and manners of birds are some
times so greatly modified by the exercise of the
intellectual faculties, that, in many cases, it be
comes extremely difficult, if not impossible, to
determine what is due to their influence; but
that no small portion of intelligence is exhibited
in the following instances will scarcely be deni
ed.
The white-headed eagle, and several of the
gulls, which prey upon the fumy inhabitants of
the waters, frequently save themselves the
trouble of fishing, by robbing their more expert
and less powerful congeners of the fruits of their
industry, occasionally compelling the objects of
their violence even to disgorge their undigested
food.*
The pied and yellow wagtails run close to the
legs and noses of cattle which are grazing, in
pursuit of the insects disturbed by them. The
same motive also induces these and many other
birdst® follow the husbandman, when he is busy
with the plough or harrow ; and the redbreast
attends the gardener in his labours, and seizes
the worms which he turns up with his spade.
Mr. White states, that the great titmouse, in
severe weather, frequents houses; and, in deep
snows, as it hangs with its back downwards
draws straws lengthwise from the eaves ofthose
buildings which are thatched, in order to pull out
the flies that are concealed between them ; and
[ have seen hooded crows, on the eastern coast
of Ireland, after many unavailing efforts to break
with their beaks some of the mussels on which
they were feeding, fly with them to a great
height in the air, and by letting them fall on the
stony beach, fracture their shells, and thus get
possession of the contents. Perhaps it would
not be easy to select a more striking example of
intelligence amongst the leathered tribes than
this, where on one expedient proving unsuccess
ful, after a sufficient trial had been made of it,
another was immediately resorted to.
Chickens, in their early attempts to catch flies
and other winged insects, shew little or no ad
dress, but repealed failures teach them to use
more circumspection; and they soon learn to
distinguish between an active vigilant prey, and
the inanimate substances on which they likewise
feed. This cautiousness of proceeding is clear
ly the effect of information obtained by experi
ence, and affords an example of an instinctive
power being excited to activity by the intellect ;
but a still more extraordinary instance of ac
quired knowledge is given by Montague, in the
Supplement to the Ornithological Dictionary.—
This gentleman observed two crows by the sea
shore employed in removing some small fish
(the refuse of a fisherman’s net,) from the edge
of the flowing tide. They carried them one by
one just above high.water-mark, and there de
posited them under large stones, or broken frag
ments of rocks, after having amply satisfied the
immediate calls of hunger. Now it must bo con
ceded, that these birds were aware, tiiat the ad
vancing flood would sweep away their prize, un
less they conveyed it beyond the limit of its u
sual rise, or their conduct is quite inexplicable.
It is equally plain, that this knowledge, in the
practical application of which they manifested
so much foresight and sagacity, could be derived
from observation and experience only ; because,
if it originated in a blind instinct, it would be
common to every individual of the species, and
consequently often displayed ; whereas, although
I have seen hundreds of crows feeding in situa
lions similar to that above described, 1 never per
ceived any of them resort to this effectual means
of preserving their prey from the encroaching
waters, and 1 believe the instance related by
Montague is solitary in the records of ornitholo
gy
This propensity to hide the food it cannot de
vour, is not, however, peculiar to the crow. I
have noticed it in the raven and magpie; and
rooks, in the autumn, frequently bury acorns in
the earth, probably with the intention of having
recourse to them when their wants are more ur
gent ; but, sometimes forgetting where they have
concealed them, they germinate, and not unfre
quently excite surprise by the singularity ot the
situations in which they grow, far distant from
any trees by which they could have been pro
duced, and where it is very evident that they have
not been planted by man.
It may be proper to remark here, in order to
obviate misapprehension, that, notwithstanding
the circumstances attending this seemingly pro
vident mode ofsecuring a supply of food against
a future occasion, sometimes afford unequivocal
evidence of an intelligent and discerning agent,
vet the act of hiding is induced by a purely in
stinctive propensity. This will be admitted by
every one who considers that the species of
birds’ which are remarkable for this peculiarity,
practice it, however well they may be fed, when
brought up from the nest in a state of domestica
tion.
In addition to the numerous proofs of the in
telligence of birds already given, I may mention
their susceptibility of receiving instruction hr
education. Thus eagles, falcons, and hawks,
have been trained to limit the effects ot their in
stinctive propensity to kill, to a particular spe
-1 cies of game; and to return to the call and line
j of the falconer after having struck down the
I quarry. The cormorant, too, was formerly em
ployed with success in taking fish. Here, then,
not on’v great attachment to their keepers, and
much docility of disposition, are evinced by
birds which are naturally wild and voracious,
but a considerable share of memory is displayed,
and a surprising degree of control exercised over
some oftheir most active instincts.
Several birds of the finch, grosbeak, and war
bler gebera, acquire the art of piping long and
difficult tunes with facility and precision; and it
is well known that some of the parrots, and al
so the jay, starling, jackdaw and magpie, readi
ly h «.rn to pronounce single words, and even
short sentences, with tolerable exactness, let,
although 1 have excellent opportunities of ob
serving the last species, and have been almost in
the daily practice ofinvestigating, I never knew
it display any unusual exertion of its capacity for
imitation in a state of natuie, though, when do
mesticated, it appears to have this faculty more
highly developed than almost any other British
bird.
The congregating of gregarious birds, which
takes place in the autumn, when they have fin
ished breeding, is perhaps intended to promote
their mutual security, as they are much less lia
ble to be surprised by enemies when associated
together in large numbers, than they are when
separate, What tends to strengthen this opin
ion is the fact that some species provide for the
general safely, by appointing sentinels to give
notice of approaching danger. This social dis
position, which (with the well known exception
of rooks) usually continues no longer than the
next pairing season, seems, from the uniform!-
tv of the actions that result from it, to be of in
stinctive origin ; though it certainly would be
difficult to bring any direct proof that such is the
case.
In treating of the migration of birds, Dr. Dar
win observes, that as all species are capable of
remaining throughout the year in those countries
in which they were bred, any departure from
them must he unnecessary, and therefore cannot
be instinctive. This reasoning, however, is ex
tremely fallacious, inasmuch us it restricts the
operations of instinct solely to what is necessa
ry, whereas we have seen that the singing of
birds, and the practice of concealing their super
fluous food, though not absolutely indispensable,
are nevertheless, decidedly instinctive. It is,
moreover, built on the gratuitous assumption,
that several of the periodical summer birds, as
the swallow, flycatcher, cuckoo, goat-sucker,
&c., which feed almost entirely on insects, and
consequently which would not be able to procure
a suffi ient supply of nourishment iu the winter
months, have the property of passing the cold
season in a state of torpidity ; an hypothesis di
rectly at variance with well established facts.—
Indeed, how very defective and unsatisfactory
the arguments advanced in support of the hy
bernaling system are, docs not require insisting
upon, as those who have considered the subject
impartially must lie well aware, that they are al
most wholly founded on the hearsay reports of
ignorant and credulous persons.
The history of the cuckoo proves, most incon
trovertibly, that the propensity to migrate in
this species is instinctive, since nearly all the
young ones brought up annually in the north of
Europe, quit it without receiving the least in
struction that such a proceeding is requisite, and
without any guide to direct them in their novel
undertaking. But I forbear to dwell on the
instincts of this extraordinary bird, partly on ac
count oftheir beingso very anomalous, but chief
ly because 1 have considered them at length on
a former occasion. The highly curious fact,
that the swallow, house-martin, sand-martin,
and puffin, sometimes leave their last hatched
brood to die of hunger in the nest, in order to ac
company their species in their autumnal migra
tion, is alone sufficient to establish the instinc
liveness of that inclination which can thus over
come their parental affection—a feeling so ener
getic as frequently to counteract one of the most
powerful laws of nature, self-preservation. No
theory, in short, which is not founded on the o
pinion that birds of passage, in undertaking their
annual journies, are influenced by an instinctive
desire to migrate, liable to be called into action
by various exciting causes, can satisfactorily
account for the remarkable phenomena which
result from this periodical disposition to wan
der.
The certainty with which the carrier-pigeon
directs its course towards its accustomed home,
from distant places where it has never been be
fore, after every precaution has been taken in
its conveyance to prevent it from obtaining any
knowledge of the way by observation, must, as
well as the act of migration, to which it boars a
striking resemblance, he likewise attributed to
instinct.
It appears, then, from the foregoing observa
tions, that the principal action of birds, though
liable to be considerably modified by the opera
tions of the intellectual powers and changes of
organization, as well as by various external
circumstances, are, contrary to the opinion of
Dr. Darwin, decidedly of instinctive origin.
*.li>hn .lamas Audubon, Esq. the celebrated author of the
splendid work on American Ornitholocy, now publishing in Lon
don, informs me that when the while headed eagle pursues lue
fish-hawk, or osprey, for the purpose, of depriving it of its prey,
it does not attempt to rise above, as stated by Wilson, in his dmi
tholog of the U. S. of America, vol. v. p. 90-1 : but, following
closely, luges it from below to as grea' a he.ght as poss ble. in or
der that, when the hawk quits ils prize, it may be able to secure
the tisli b lore it reaches the water. As tile iis I hawks am nut
ca ah e of eon tending individually w th t le white hea led eag e,
they sometimes combine together in considerable numbers, to ex
pel the maraud r fiom the r hm fs,
TO RE>T,
p-j-Jv The DWELLING HOUSE in El
feVlfcaMfr lis-street, nearly opposite to Henry Meal-
J and at present occupied by Samuel
Jack son. Apply to W. P BEERS.
August 20 18
TO BEAT.
From the first of October next.
yVA The STORE under the Globe 1 lo-
Y*j[|Mtel now occupied by Latham Hull, Esq. Also,
■ J j jJ|eg|Bthe Jfficc between the two Stores formerly
as a Lottery Office. For terms
apply to C. S. Hamilton at J. Jewett’s or to
ANGUS MARTIN.
July 30 ts 12
TO BEAT,
The DUELLING over the Stoie of C.
'u'lil?J- Cook, near the Lower Market.—Apply
;2E~2siisto John Phinizv, or
F. V. BURDELL.
October 8 32
FOR SALE.
A LIKELY NEGRO.: WOMAN and her Child-
AppTy trt tkis 0#«r«. Saptieeaber It
SfeLECT SCHOOL.
MRS. WILHELMI AND MISS STOW.
WILL open a SCHOOL FOR YOUN G LADIES,
on the Ist October, in Jackson-st rCct, between
Ellis and Green-streets. The French and German
Languages will be taught by Mrs. Wilheloii. The En
glish school, under the care of Mias Stovt, will be divi
ded into two principal departments.
In the higher classes will be taught Arithmetic, Alge
bra, Geometry, Ancient and Modern Geography, An
cient and Modern History, Paley’s Moral Philosophy,
Paley’s Evidences of Christianity, Rh ftonck, Logic,
Karnes’ Elements of Criticism, Alison o i Taste, Stew,
art’s or Brown’s Philosophy of the Hum ill Mind, Com
position) with Astronomy, Botany, und N atural Philoso
phy.—Terms §l3.
The primary course will include Reading, Writing,
Grammar, Geography, American History, Arithmetic,
and Elements ofComposition. Terms i j|B.
The French Language, «. @8
German Language, .... §8
Pupils will be charged §1 a season for fuel.
A limited number of small Children will be taught the
first nidi merits of English hv Mrs.Wilhel.ni.—Terms §4.
IT The French and English .Schools will also be lim
ited to such a number, that every attention can be paid
to those who become members.
REFERENCES.
Dr. A. Cunningham, John Howard, Rev. Mr.Talmage.
October 11 33 8
~ BUNK KOBBEKY.
FIVE IllADiilT) 2>OL’S. UEWARD.
Mechanics’ Bank, j
Augusta, August 23, 1833. (
fFIHIS BANK having been broken open last night,
ml a.ld robbed, bv picking the lock of the Teller’s
Vault, of FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
AND TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS, in the Notes of
this Bank, the above reward will be paid for tke appre
hension and securing of the robber or robbers, and the
money, or a proportionate reward for the recovery of
any part thereof. It is believed the greater part #f the
money stolen is in small bills.
GEO. W. LAMAR, Cashier. 7
August 30 21
JOHN A. CLEVELAND,
DENTIST,.
P. ESPECTFU ELY informs the citizens of Augusta
igID and its vicinity, that he has returned to the city,
and wid resume ihe duties of his profession. He is pre
pared to insert teeth of all descriptions in the most mod
ern style, in whole or paris of sets.
Persons who have been so unfortunate as to loose all
their teeth may, in most instances, be furnished witli
substitutes which they would find useful, and contribute
much to their comfort in articulation as well as in masti
eating their food. He contemplates m iking Augusta
his permanent residence, which will enable him to take
the charge of Children’s teeth during second dentition, it
being the most important period of life in regard to the
teeth. Prudent operations during that period will add
much to the comfort of the child, and prevent much suf.
sering in alter life. He has taken rooms at the Wash
ington Hall, (entrance, on Broad-street.)
October 29 38
TO MANLEA UT U R ERS.
A GREAT SBARGAI.V.
IF not previously sold at private sale, I will off® - at
Auction, on the first Tuesday in November, at the
Court House in the Town of Washington, Wilkes comi
ty, the large three story STONE BUILDING, erod
ed tor and formerly used as a Cotton. Factor//, situated
on Upton’s creek, about eight imies from Washington,
near the old road to Augusta—together with the Traut
of LAND of 850 Acres on which it stands. The wa
ter power is believed to he competent to run 1000 spin,
dies with all the apparatus—the stream, though small,
having a great fall.
There-is also a good site fora Saw-Mill and p’ewy
of fine Timber.
The advantages of this situation for Cotton-Spinning
or Wool-Cardtng, can hardly be surpassed.
The purchaser may have the whole Tract of Laud,
or such part as he may choose, a few acres only having
been cleared. Apply to Col. Richard Holiday, living
a few miles below the premises.
1 sell this property in right of the heirs of General
Greene, and am prepared to make full and perfect titles
to the same. HENRY E. TURNER.
September 24, 1833 28
■ Utt. IOVAL. '
IN consequence of the destruction of his old SHOP,
the subscriber has removed his stock of CARRI
AGES and Materials to the Ware-House, formerly oc
cupied by Sims, Williams if Woolsey; where he will
be glad to see his old customers, whom he will serve,
ns usual, on the most reasonable terms, for Cash or
good paper.
He takes this opportunity to thank his friends and fel
low-citizens for their aid in saving his property from
the late fire. LUTHER ROLL.
October 10 4tw 33
The Token
AND ATLANTIC SOUVENIR, for 1834—con
taining fourteen fine engravings, just received and
lor sale by T. H. PLANT,
October 8 238 Broad-street.
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mendation of some Thousands of Cures, inCon
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Yellow Fever, Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Tic Dou
leureu, Dropsy, St. Vitus’s Dance, Epilepsy, Apoplexy,
Paralysis, Palsy, Small Pox, Measles, Whooping Cough,
Scarlet Fever, Asthma, Jaundice, Gravel, Stone, Strict
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These medicines are composed only of Vegetable mat
ter, and are warranted on oath to contain not one par
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(UT Further particulars respecting their unprecajont.
cd success, mode of administering, See. may be had of.
THOMAS RICHARDS,
Sole Agent for the City of fits gusto.
Angusi-2 13
THOMAS RICHARDS,
Has just received the following Neic Publications.
71TTlIe Headsman, a tale by the author of the Spy
§L Pioneers, &c. &c.&c. The Invisible Gentleman,
a Novel; Tales of the Caravanserai ; Martin Faber, the
story of a criminal; Sketches of Turkey in 1831 and
1832, by an American; Great Britain in 1833, by Ba
ran De Haussez ; Lady Morgan’s Dramatic scene® from
real life ; Owen’s voyages to explore the shores of Afri
ca, Arabia and Madagascar ; Gutzlaffs voyages along
the coast of China, &.c.—Also, The Token for 18^4and
Pearl for 1834. 3» Oct. 25
THOMAS RICHARDS
HAS JUST RECEIVED,
MEN and Manners in America, by the author of
Cyril Thornton; ?*lemoir of the Life, Impris
onments, of Silvio Pellico, translated by Thomas Ros
coe; The last Man, by Mrs. Shelly, author of Frank,
stein, Ac. &c.; Lawyers’Common Place Book. Also, a
fresh supply of foolscap and I.etter Paper, Quills, Ink,
Ink Powder, and Blank Books of every description, which
he will sell at reduced prices—at Book-store No. 293
Bnwid-straet.
October t?. 35
FOR SALE~
GSjTHE Subscriber offers for sale, his HOUSE and
it. LOT, situated on the south side Broad.street,
nearly opposite the residence of Asaph Waterman. Esq,
The building is a two story framed one, 42 by 32 feet,
containing six large rooms, all completely finished-
The above will be sold a great bargain for Cush, or if
preferred, Negroes will be taken in pavment.—Applv to
WILLIAM GLOVER, Bridge B« B k.
September 27 w4t 39
I THE INDIAN’S PANACEA,
the cure of Rheumatism. Scrofula ot King’s
Evil, Gout, Sciatica or Hip-Gout, Incipient Can
cers. Salt Rheum, Syphilitic and Mercurial diseases,
particularly Ulcer and painful affections of the bones;
Ulcerated Throat and Nostrils; Ulcers of every descrip
tion, Fever Sores, and Internal Abscesses j Fistulas,
Piles, Scald Head, Scurvy, Biles, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Erysipelas, Blotches, and every variety ot Cutaneous Af
fection ; Chronic Catarrh, Headach, proceeding tri m an
acrid humor; Pnn in the Stomach and Dyspepsia, pro
ceeding from vitiation ; Affections ot the Liver, Chronic
Inflammation of the Kidneys, and general debility, caused
by a t'-rpid action of the ves els of the skin. It is sin
gularly efficacious in renovating those constitutions
which have been broken down by injudicious treatment,
or juvenile irregularities. In general terms, it is recom
mended in all those diseases which arise from impuri
ties in the blood, or vitiation of the humors, of whatever
name or kind.
Some of the above complaints may require some trifling
assistant applications, which the circumstances of the
case will dictate ; but for a general remedy or Purifica
tor, to remove the causes. The Indian’s Panacea will
generally be found sufficient.
TO THE PUBLIC.
How true it is, that modem Physi bans, in their ambi
tion to excel in their profession ; to explore the vast fields
of science by the aid of chemistry, and seek out new re
medial agents, in short to arrive at perfection in their
practice by means of art alone, —entirely overlook and
neglect, as beneath their notice, the rich and bounteous
Stores of medicine, which the Almighty has caused to
spring out of the earth in every clime! And how much
more true it is, that while the American Physician looks
to foreign countries for many of his most common and ne
cessary articles, perpetually changing as they are, at the
dictate of fashion or folly, he is surrounded in his own
country with an endless profusion of medical plants,
sufficient to answer any indication in disease, or to cure
any curable disorder : —and yet he is ignorant of their
virtues, and they are suffered to “ waste their healing on
the desert air.”
The effects of vegetable medicines upon the system
are temporary—those of minerals lasting. The former
exert their effects and pass off—the latter, mercury in
particular, act chemically upon the solids, decomposing
the bones, and undermining the constitution by n slow
and sure destruction.
The congeniality, efficiency and safety of vegetable
remedies over mineral, may be estimated by contrasting
the ancient practice with the modern; or, to bring it more
immediately under our own observation, the Indian prac
tice with that of the whites. Who, in America, has not
known or heard of repealed instances wherein some dc
crepid, unpretending female Indian, by means of her
simple remedies alone, has effected the most rapid and
astonishing cures, after the whole Materia Medica of
the common practice, directed in the most skilful man
ner, has failed ? And who has not been surprised at
beholding the comparative ease and facility with which
the Indian frees himself from any disease, and at the
almost total absence of chronic diseases among them ?
Who has ever heard of an Indian with a constitution
broken and ruined by ill treatment ? And can a doubt
exist, that this happy exemption of the savage from most
of the ills which the flesh of civilized man is heir to, is
chiefly owing to the more genial and safe remedies which
he employs ? This astonishing difference m success, is
a fair exemplification of the infinite superiority of the
simple and safe means of cure which God has created
for the benefit of his children, over those which the
pride and the art of man have invented.
From a,lung residence among a portion of the abori
ginal inhabitants of this country, and an intimate ac
quaintance with the methods of cure of some of their
most successful practitioners, the proprietor of “ The
Indian’s Panacea,” acquired a knowledge of some of
their most powerful and favorite remedies. From these
he selected such as were most efficacious and appropri
ate, and after various experiments to test their principles
and strength, he has combined them in the form here
presented, as the most perfect and beneficial for the pur
pose for which it is recommended.
The proprietor offers this preparation to the public,
with the consciousness that he is placing within its reach,
a remedy capable ol relieving many of his afflicted fellow
beings who are suffering under the various chronic and
obstinate complaints to which it is applicable. To Buch
it will prove of incalculable value, as the means, and in
many cases the only means of relieving their sufferings,
and restoring them once more to health and happiness.
This is not offered as a common remedy, tiiat may per
chance be equally good with many others now in use,
but as one which is capable of saving life in many ex
treme cases, when all the usual remedies fail. This it
has done repeatedly ; and this is the reputation it has ob
tained wherever it has been introduced.
It is only about three years since this preparation was
first presented to the public ; but in that short space of
time, some hundreds of persons might be found, who
would solemnly declare that they believed that their lives
were saved c*y it, and in most cases after they had tried
many and perhaps all the common remedies in vain.
Wherever it is known it is rapidly coming into use, and
this affords the most substantial and convincing proof or
its merits.
The value of the Panacea is most conspicuous in those
long standing and obstinate syphilitic and scrofulous
affections which have defied all other remedies, and par
ticularly in those cases where mercury has been so luv
ishly used as to cause distressing pains in the bones, no
des, mercurial ulcers, derangement of the digestive or
gans, <&c. These it completely removes, and in all ca
ses it entirely eradicates the disease and the effects of
mercury, renovates the constitution, and leaves the pa
tient sound and well. In Rheumatisms and in ulcerated
sore throat, its happy effects are not less apparent, giving
almost immediate relief.
Taken in proper doses, The Indian’s Panacea ope
rates as an aherative and detergent; a diaphoretic, diu
retic and laxative; an antispasmodic and anodyne; and in
proper cases, as a stomachic and emmenagogue. Gen
erally expressed, it increases all the secretions and ex
cretion, gives tone to the stomach, and excites action in
the glands in a particular manner. From these princi
ples its operation may be understood.
This medicine has been found highly useful in many
ambiguous diseases not here specified, and it has been
used with wonderful success as a Spring and Fall puri
fier, by those who arc subject to complaints of the chest,
and whose constitutions require new vigor. Such per
sons will do well to use two or three bottles in Small
doses. Whenever a diet drink is considered necessary,
this Panacea, taken in a small dose, will answer all its
purposes, in much less time, at less expense, and in a
far more agreeable manner, than the common diet drink.
The following certificates, out of hundreds similar
which might be procured, are given to show the effect of
The Indian’s Panacea, in the various complaints therein
mentioned ; and also to exhibit in the most satisfactory
manner its superiority over the syrups in common use.
CASES OF RHEUMATISM.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 15. 1831.
Daring the last winter and spring, I was afflicted with
a very severe and distressing Rheumatism, occasioned
by exposure in bad weather. I now take great plea
sure in stating, that six bottles of the Indian's Panacea,
restored me to perfect health, and I confidently recom
mend it to all similarly afflicted.
JOHN FERGUSON, King-st.
CHARLESTON, March 27,1832.
I was seized, about three years since, with a distres
sing Rheumatism, caused by taking a severe cold while
under the influence of mercury, and which has disah! . !
me from business nearly ever since. During this peri
od I have been a patient in the Marine Hospital in this
city, upwards of four months, and nearly the same length
of time in the Baltimore Hospital, and tried almost every
remedy, with little benefit. On the 16th of February
last, at that time scarcely able to move about upon crut
<-hes, I commenced the use of The Indian's Panacea.
In one month I found myself entirely free from pain,
and am now happy to state that I consider myself per
fectly well. WM. TUCKER, 13 Market-st.
CASE OF SCROFULOUS LJX&tS.
NEW-YORK, Sjept. 10, 18«0.
This may certify, that in the fall of 1825,1 was seiz
ed by a swelling fn my neck and face, which afterwards
ulcerated and became large gastly ulcers in my neck.
After trying several physicians to no advantage, I went
to Philadelphia, and placed myself under the care ol
Dts. and B*aeh, wlac«, after repeated salivation?
to no effect. I was pronounced totally incurable. After,
wards I took twenty bottles of Ste aim’s' Panacea, and
eight bottles of Potter’s Catholicon, with no material
benefit. Despairing oflife, which had now become a
burden to me, I returned to my parents in Ne'tr-\ ork,
and gave myself up to a lingering death. Hearing of the
success of The Indian’s Panacea * however, in case* si
milar to my own, [ was persuaded to try it as a last re
sort. To my great surprise, as well as satisfaction, I
soon found myself rapidly recovering, and upon taking
seven bottles, the ulcers healed add I became perfectly
well in the course of two months, and have remained w
ever since. I make this statement and wish it published
for the benefit of those who are suffering under similar
scrofulous or syphilitic affections, that they may know
what has cured one who has suffered every thing b*t
death, and who considers his life saved by the above
syrup. WM. HINMAN.
CHARLESTON, July 12, JB3l.
I was affected four years with an nicer in the leg, oo
cnstonally accompanied with erysipelatous inflammation
and excessive pain in the leg and ankle joint. Several
eminent Physicians exerted their skill upon it, but with,
out permanent benefit. In this state five bottles of th«
Indian’s Panacea, made a perfect cure.
MARGARET A. WEST, 121 Meeting.street.
ULrI’RFCE, TWO DOLLARS.
For sale by R. B. HAVILAND & CO.
August (j 14 Agents, Augusta, Ga.
~ TOTME PUBLIC.
I\I)IA\ VEGETABLE ELIXIR.
7 ISA HIS invaluable medicine, which has of late years
excited so much attention in Europe, has recently
made its appearance in this country, and with no IcsS
claim to the title ofh specific lor the cure of those excru
ciating complaints, Rheumatism, Gout and pain in the
Bones, Joints, and whether from the too free use of
mercury or other causes. So effectual has the vegeta
hie Indian Elixir proved in all those cases in which it rare
commended, that the proprietor feels authorised to state,
it will effect a cure in ninety cases out of a hundred when
taken accordingto the printed directions accompanying
each Bottle. The Elixir is composed entirely »f VegdU
able ingredients, and may be taken without the least risk
of injury to the constitution. It is unnecessary to say
more in favor of this invaluable Remedy ; too many in this
community have already been cured by it for its virtues
long to remain unknown, and it must and will become*
the universal resort of the afflicted here, as it has done int
other places. For the further satisiaction of those wher
may feel disposed to doubt the efficacy of this medicine,
the following Certificates arc submitted.
Tills is to certify that the subscriber having been for
sometime afflicted with the Rheumatism very severely,
from which he could getno relief, until being advised to
procure some of Dr. Fitch’s INDIAN VEGETABLE
ELIXIR, which he accordingly did, and from which a£.
ter taking n few doses was entirely relieved.
SAML. PEARSE.
Columbia, April 16th, 1832. ,
This is to certify that the subscriber had been for settle
years, tormented with that most excruciating disease'
chronic Rheumatism, and was advised m February last to
procure from Dr. Fitch some of his Indian Vegetable
Elixir. Accordingly I procured some ofit, and to my
great surprise and still greater relief, it entirely removed
the complaint, after takings few doses, end I have not
since had a return ofit.
JESSE ARTHUR.
ANOTHER FACT
Edgefield, June 2d, 1832.
Mr. James Boatwright,
Dear Sir —Permit me to return you my sincere thank*
for your kind attention in delivering my letter to Dr.
Fitch for the five bottles of his Indian Vegetable ELIX-'
111. It came safe to hand, and if you are a parent, you
can conceive of my joy, when I inform you that rny son
who has for the last six months suffered every pain fron*
the Rheumatism which was possible for a tinman beittg
to bear, has been entirely cured by that Elixir. I had l
mourned over him and had given him up to be a cripple
for life and all the fond expectations I bad anticipated from
him appeared to be blasted forever. But now to see him
walking about free from pain, and daily gaining strength,
gives nie more pleasure than I can express. Several of
my neighbors nave experienced immediate relief.- In
only one instance have I known it to fail, and that was a
most hopeless one ; s ill he thinks he has experienced
benefit enough from it to induce him to persevere longer
in the use ofit, as he has not yet given it a sufficiently
fair trial. If this communication can be cf any service
to my fellow beings 1 freely give my consent that yous
should make such use of it as you think conducive t<y
that end. I remain ever your much obliged friend,
Anack P. Hickman.
NC
Creek Spi-isßgrs. )
Richland District , S. C. April 20, 1833’. (
TT Certify that my son Thomas vitchell, jr. aged 15
Js. years, has been troubled for Eight years last past
with the Rheumatism, and for the last three years has
been unable to help himself ; bis pain was very severe,
so that he could not be moved without great agony :
his limbs were paralyzed and drawn up and he presented
an object hopeless to all that knew him. I resorted to
several Physicians for relief for him, without effect.
Having heard of Dr. A. Fitch’s Indian Vegetable Elix
ir, I piocured the same for my son, on taking it, he was
much relieved and by continuing it to the fourth bottle,
has entirely removed the pain, his flesh is restored and
he is now enjoying good health. I would in all case*
of Rheumatism earnestly recommend it to those wh<
are affected with this excruciating pain.
THOMAS MITCHELL.
We being neighbors and acquaintances of Mr. Tho
mas Mitchell, and having often seen the situation of hil
son, fully corroborate the above stated case, and, as wf
believe, has been cured by the Indian Vegetable Elixir „
SAMUEL MEEK,
DAVID D. HAY,
BRITTON SPELLING,
ROBERT THOMPSON,
BUCKNER HAIGOOD.
Sold by A. CUNNINGHAM, & Co.
Sole Agent for Augusts
PRICE Si-
March 26. 81
TO THfiiTrBLIC.
PKZICE iV oirMLERir,
OF SAVANNAH,
Hare opened an Establishment in this city at No.
Broad .street, the. third door west of the main entrance
to the United Stales Hotel,
AND ARE NOW RECEIVING AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF
FASHIONABLE
Cloths, Tastings, &c.
Which they are prepared to make to measure at short
notice, in the latest and most approved style of Fashion*
Respectfully soliciting the patronage of the citizens
throughout the Slates of Georgia, and Carolina, they
confidently rely on the merits of their well known repu
tation as thorough bred mechanics, to give entire satis
faction to all those who may favor them.
October 18 35
RICH FA\CY DRY GOODS.
The Subscribers hare just received the following Goods,
f>r Ladies Fall and Winter Dresses, viz :
ICH Damask figured Thibet Cloths
I Je.-iv' do. Figured Valentia Silks ; both of which ars
of the latest style, and newest description of
Goods offered this season.
Superfine 6-4 Merino Bombazines
do C-4 Black Thibet Cloths
do Merino Cloths, assorted colors
Black Thibet Shawls, satin border
Scarlet do. do. Embroidered
Argentine and Oriental Fancy Silk Shawls
Rich Velvet Belt and Satin Ribbons
Bonnet Ribbons, &c. &c.
EDGAR & CARMICHAEL-
October 13 6tw 35
WATCHES, JEWELRY A\»
Silver W*ar9.
4 MONO Which are fine fashionable EAR-RINGS
and BREAST PINS , &c. Just received by
1 j JOHN GUIMARIN, Watch Maker, No. 140 Broad-*!*
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