The Sun.
London, England, 1841-11-05 00:00:00

THE NEW COUGH MEDICINE.

OLLAND'S BALSAM of SPRUCE,
the newly-diselvere4 Remy for COUGHS,
COLDS, INFLUENZA, INCIPIENT ASTHMA, and
CONSUMPTION.

The singular efficacy of this Medicine is manitested in the
almost miraculous recovery of multitudes suffering from bad
Colds, Coughs, Soreness and Rawness of the Chest, Sore
Throats, Hoarseness, &c., &c., it giving relief an hour after
taking ; but the most astonishing fast is, that it has restored
hundreds labouring under asthmas, for periods from ten to
twenty years standing, unexrected by even the proprietor him-
self. Many also who, in the prime of life, had every prospect
of falling into consumption, and had tried every other remedy
in vain, by a judicious recourse to this valuable medicine, have
been restored to their family and friends, and are this day
living monuments of the benign influence of Holland's Balsam
of Spruce.
The Fifteenth Testimony in favour of this extraordinary
Medicine, from Mr. R. D. Bust,formerly of Winterton, Lin-
colnshire. " Southampton, Feb. 1.2, 1841.

• Sir—Having had my chest weakened much by frequent at-
Lacks of inflammation, so that, when taking the least cold, of
which lam very susceptible, I have for several years suffered
much by its attacking me there in a variety of shapes, I have
taken horehound, linseed, and most of the advertised medicines,
some of them with tolerable effect ; but meeting with your
Balsam of Spruce, promiscuously, when much afflicted, 1 was
induced to try it, and am thankful to say I found immediate re-
lief, and by taking two bottles was completely cured ; indeed,
so perfectly, that I had not felt so easy at my chest for twelve
months prior. I recommended it to two parties, who also ex-
perienced the same beneficial results. I feel it my duty to ac-
quaint you thus, and wi-h you an extended sale. I feel assured
that it will impart relief and give satisfaction ; it is the best me-
dicine for the purpose I have taken.
'.' I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
" Charles Holland, Esq. " R. D. BUST.
" I have lately had another attack, and found the same happy
relief. " R. D. B."
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This case will be immediately followed by others, to the num-
ber of nearly 100 already received ; its astonishing power in
subduing coughs and Ct► Ads exceeds all belief, whilst its healing,
balsamic, and soothing qualities instantly relieve soreness and
tightness of the chest, sense of suffocation, sore throat, &c. S&d
by W. Hallett, No. 83, High Holborn, nearly opposite the
George and Blue Roar Inn ; Sanger, .150, Oxford-street ;
Prout, 229, Strand ; Johnstone, 68, Cornhill ; and by all Medi-
icine Vendors in the Kingdom. Pr.ce Is. 1 id. per bottle.

lIUM A N LIFE.—At present the popular
opinion is, that the natural duration of life is 70 years,
but this is contrary to both sacred and profane history. This
opinion is, no doubt, founded on a misunderstand ng of a
passage of the 90th Psalm, where it is indeed stated, " That
the days of our years are threescore years and ten, end if, by
reason of strength, they be fourscore years, yet is their strength
labour and sorrow." Now, it must be remembered, that this

Psalm is ascribed to Moses, and that he is not speaking of the
lives of men in general, but of what was occurr ng among the
Israelites in the wilderness. They died not a natural death,
but were cut off for their sin and unbelief by judicial dispen-
sations.
The clever Dr. Farre maintains, that 120 is the last. grant of
God to man, and quotes the sixth chapter of Genesis, and the
3d verse, where it is written, " My spirit shall not always strive
with man, for that he also is flesh ; ycthis days shall be an hula-
dred and twenty years." Now, we find this expressed inten-
tion on the part of God gradually carried into effect—the princi-
ple of vitality appearing to become weaker until.the close of the
era in which the postdiluvian patriarchs flourished ; when
although several centuries had elapsed since the Deluge, we
find that one hundred and twenty years was about the average
of human existence. Supposing, then, that the theory of long
life is well sustained, the question naturally is suggested how
are we to attain what. is so desirable? A wise general, on
the eve of battle, makes a proper disposition of his forces be-
forehand, and does not wait till the enemy has made an attack,
and thus, by forethought and due preparation, reasonably ex-
pects a victory ;--thus, he who has a desire to attain. a
healthy, and, consequently, happy old age, does not indolently
wait for the attack of the enemy, which is sickness, but is
constantly on his guard against his insidious approaches, by
paying proper attention to the state of his health. Many
would fain occasionally use medicine to assist nature in her
operations; but, like a mariner at sea without his co-npass,
knowing not where to steer, they first try this, and then that,
and meet with nothing but disappointment; to those, how
welcome must be the important fact, that PARR'S MEDI-
CINE is all that is required, the fine tonic properties it con-
tains invariably restores the stomach to a healthy longing
bsiyststhteheinsvtoamlidac;hththe
for food ; or, in other words, it produces a good appetite, so
'as
gentle stimulating powers p
the much envied, but so seldi:;!tm
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produces that delightful feeling of
properly digest the food it receives; balsamic powers it
bestows on the system
good spirits so very
body to healthy exercise; everything under its influence
desirable, andc•lisposes both mind and
in addition, contains a fine
are performed with pleasure. soon wears a joyous aspect,
It, in
the varied duties of life
nights, gives
weary
sedative quality, and, instead of long and
b
sound and refreshing sleep. If the stomach and bowels require
it, it acts as the mildest and most agreeable purgative,
intestinal canal.
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its cleansing powers, totally eradicates a hrecundancy of and,
bile,y
and comple.ely removes all obstructions of
To have produced a medicine so benign aned mild in its ope-
ration and effects, and yet so effectual in seasearchingit and
curing disease of however long standing, exhibiting, on the
r
part. of Old Parr, deep research and a thoron kne
his subject. Those who have beea the instrumen's o r •
ing this long lost secret to the world, feel confident when they
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make the assertion—that none need despair, that if only a fair
fv etersto(l )
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trial be given, the result will be a restoration to health and hap-
pines .

" Thus shall their humble labours merit praise,
And future Parrs be blest with honour'd tbys."
The Life of Old Parr, containing, an account of the discovery
of his valuable Medicine, may be had gratis of all Agents.
IMPORTANT CAUTION,—In order to protect the public
from imitations, the Honourable Commissioners of Stamps
have ordered " Parr's Life Pills," in white letters on a red
ground, to be engraved on the Government Stamp attached
to each box, without which none are genuine.
Price Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and family boxes Ifs. each. Full
directions are given with each box.
Sold by most respectable Medicine Venders in town and
Country ; to be had wholesale of Edwards, 67, St. Paul's
London.

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LONDON INSTITUTION.
OCTOBER 28, 1841.

Notice is hereby given that arrangements have been made
for the delivery of the following COURSE of LECTURES
during the ensuing season :
FIRST COURSE.— Four Lectures on Magnetism, by
W. R. Grove; Esq., 'M.A., F. R. S. , Professor of Experi-
mmtal Philosophy in the London Institution ; Mondays, Nov.
8, 15, 22, 29.
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Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2.
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Machinery in King's College, London ; Mondays, Dec. 6, 13,
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Professor of Geology in King's College, London, and Fellow
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