Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-25

Ed ESPECTrULl.Y inform the pl bic
N that they have Just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. 46, Maiden lane, New-Y"rk fresh
supply Of the following valuable MED1-
ONES:
Hdmilton's Worm, destroying Lozen-
geS,
Which have WITHIN sixteen years past
cured an immense number OF persons OF
both sexes Of every age and in every -
tuation, OF various d.Aserous complaints
arising from W0R Ms, and from obstruc.
tons Or foulne1s in the stomach and bow
els.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever to others of similar titles So com.
monty complained of as operating with
vloleace; 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
nocent 9 is so mild in its oDeratiun that It
cannot injure the most~dehcate 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 particular,
efficacious in carrying of all gross hu-
mours and eruptie"s. feverish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be used on any
occasion.
Description of Worms. and the sImp-
toms by 1chich They are kno1c,l.
Worms which lDiest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-The Te-
res or large round worm ; the Ascari
des OK small maw-worm ; the Cucurbi-
tins vr short fiat white worm and
lastly, the Tenia or tape-worm, SO call
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards lsng and is full Of
j.'nts. II is most hurtful and most diff
cult to remove.
Among :hs symptoms attending worms
are--disagrseable breath, especially il
the morning bad and corrupted gums
itching in the nose, and about the seat;
commissions, epiIeptic fits, and sometimes
privation OF speech; starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular appe
tite. sometimes loathins food and some
times voraci0us ; purging with Shiny and
feetid 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 I; a dry cough; Excess
sive thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenance, and sometimes the face olOa.
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any OF the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course to Hamilten's Worm Destroying
Lozenges, which have been constantly
attended with success in all complaints
similar to those above described.
A dose Of this medicine given nca-
sionally during the warm season, will ef-
tectually prevent "the Vomiting and pur-
ging of children"-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands OF the
infant part Of our c:izehs. II is likewise
the mildest and most certain remedy
kaswn. anil has restored to health and
strength great number when in an adj
vancet stage of this fatal complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are given
for every part Of the necessary treatment
"a such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
with saserness; having pleasing appear.
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po1cder for The