Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-06-09
James Kennedy 81 Son,

So'A@o
N EsPECTFULLY inform the p, bile
HN that they have just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. 46, Maiden lane, New-Y'rk fresh
supply of the following valuable MEDl-
CiNES:
Hamilton's Worm Destroying Losen-
Ses,
Which have WITHIN sixteen years past
cured an immense number OF persons OF
both sexes of every age and in every 81.
tuation. of various dangerous complaints
arising from WORMS, and from obstruc.
tons or foulne3s in the stomach and bow
els.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others of similar titles 50 com.
monty complained OF as operating with
violence ON the contrary particular
excellence of this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. 1t
contains nothing but what's perfectly IL.
pocent u is so mild in its operation that IT
cannot ipiure the most delicate pregnant
adv or the tenderest infant of week old
should no worms exist in the body; but
will without pain or gripping cleanse the
stomach and bowels of whatever is fou
or offensive. and thereby prevent the pc
duction of worms and many fatal dis
orders. The lozenges are particularly
efficacious in carrying off all gross hu-
mours and eruptiors, feverish and bilious
complaints. and are the safest and mild
est purgatiye that can be used on any
occasion.
Description Of Worms. and the 81 mp
toms by 1chich they are knoUn.
Worms which lnfest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-fhe Te-
reg Or large round worm ; the Ascari'
des or small maw-worm ; the Cucurbi-
tino or short fiat white worm and
lastly, the Tenia or tapc-worm. so call
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards long and is full Of
Joints. 1t is most hurtful and most diff
cult to remove.
Amcagthe symptoms attending worms
are--iisagreeable breath, especially III
the morning bad and corrupted gums
itching in the nose, and about the seat ;
convulsions, epileptic fits. and sometimes
privation OF speech; starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular aPpe
tite. sometimes loathing food and some
times .voracious; purging with Shiny and
fetid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly; pains and sickness at the sto.
mach pains in the head and thighs and
lowness Of spirits slow fever with small
and irregular pulse dry ccugh; exccs-
sive thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenanceand sometimes the face bloa-
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any Of the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course 70 HamiltOn's Worm Destroying
Lozenges, which have been constantly
attended with success in all complaint,
similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given ,cca-
sionaIly during the warm season, will eff.
fectually prevent "the vomiting and pur-
ging Of children''-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands Of the
infant part Of our Citizens. II is likewise
the mildest and most certain remed,
Known. and has restored to health and
strength great number when in an ad-
vanced stage Of this fatal complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are given
tor every part Of the necessary treatment
~ such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
with eagerness; having a pleasing appear.
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po1cder for the