Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-23
James Kennedy x Son,

I'd ESPECTfULLY inform the public
HI that they have just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. As, MAIDEN lane, New-YJrk fresh
supply Of the following valuable MEDl-
CiNES:
Hamilton's Worm. Destroying Lo1en-
yes,
Which have wit',n sixteen years past
cured an immense number OF persons OF
both se.es of every age and in every ~
tuation, of various d., seross complaints
arising from WORMS, and from obstruc-
tons or loulneJs in hle 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 a particular
excellence OF this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. 1t
contains nothing but what's perfectly IT.
nocent . is 80 mild in its operation that 1t
cannot injurc 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 lou
or offensive, and thereby prevent the pl'
Guction If worms and many fatal dis
orders. The lozenges are particularly
eifcacious in carrying of all gross hui
mours and eruptiors, feverish and bilious
complaints. and are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be used on any
OCCASION.
Description of Worms, and the St mp
toms by lohich they are knolun.
Worms which mfest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-The Te-
reg or large round worm the Ascari-
des q, snail maw-worm the Cucurbi-
tin or short flat white worm and
lastly, the Tsnia or tape-worT. SO call.
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards leng and is full Of
joints. It is most hurtful and most diff
cult to remove. y
Among the symptoms attending worms
interchangeable breath, especially in
the morning bad and corrupted gums
itching in the nose, and about the seat;
commissions, epileptic fits, and sometimes
privatidn OF speech; starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular aPpe
tite. sometimes loathins food and some
times voraciOus; purging with Shiny and
fetid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly; pains and sickness at the sto.
mach paias in the head and thighs and
lewne,s of spirits slow fever with small
and irregular pulse dry cough: exces-
sive thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenance. and sometimes the face bioa-
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course to Hamiten's Worm Destroying
Lezenges, which have been constantly
attended with success in all complaints
similar to those above described.
A dose Of this medicine given ,cca-
sionally during the warm season, will ef-
tectually prevent "the vomiting and pur-
sing of children'-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands OF the
infant part of our Citizens. 1t is likewise
the m.llest and most certain remedy
ksswn. add has restored to health and
strength great number when in an ad-
vanced stsye Of this fatal complaint. Par
ticulE and plais instructions are given
Tor every part Of the necessary treatment
20 such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
with eagerness; having a pleasing appear.
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po,cdsr for the