Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-09
James Kennedy q Son,

James Kennedy q Bon,
I'D ESPECTFULLY inform the public
III, that they have just received from
LEES .MEDICLvE STORE,
No. As, Maiden lane, New-York fresh
supply of the following valuable MED1-
ONES: pol.
HamiItoD's Worm destroying LoSen-
geS,
Which have within sixteen years past
cured an immense number of persons Of
both sexes of every age and in every -
tuatiou, of various d4tgeross complaints
arising from WORMS, and from obstruc.
tons or fDulne3s in the stomach and bow
els.
This medicine bears no analogy what
ever TO Others of similar titles so CON-
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 ir-
nocent q is 50 mild in its operation that II
cannot iujqre the most delicate pregnant
adv or the tenderest infan, 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 PIT
duction Of worms and many fatal dis
orders. The lozenges are particularly
eficacious in carrying off all gross hu-
mours and eruptioNs. feverish and bilious
complaints. and are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be ased on any
occaslen.
Description Of Worms. and the 50 mp
toms By ,caich they are knoWn.
Worms which in'est the human body
are chiefly Of four kinds viz.-The Te-
rec or large, round worm; the Ascari.
des O, small maw-worm the Cucurb.
tino or short fiat white worm and
lastly, the T9nia or tape-wOrm, so call
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards lang and is full Of
Joints. 1t is most hurtful and most diff
cult to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
interchangeable breath, especially III
the morning bad and corrupted gums :;
itching in the nose. and about the seat ;
commissions, epiIeptic fits, and sometimes
priyation Of speech; starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep irregular oppe
tito. sometimes loathing food and some
times voracious purging with Shiny and
fetid stools vomiting; large and hard
belly; pain, and sickPess at the sto-
mach pains in the head and thighs and
lowness of spirits slow fever with small
ard irregular pulse dry cough; Excess
siye thirst; sometimes pale and unhealthy
countenance. and sometimes the face bloa.
ted and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any Of the above
symptoms should have immediate re-
course to Hamilten's Worm Destroying
Lezenges, which have been constantly
attended with success in all complaint,
similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine given ,cca-
sienally during the warm season, will ef-
fectually prevent '.the vomiting and pur-
ging Of children"-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands OF the
infant part Of cur citizens. II is likewise
the miidest aud most certain remedy
Kaswn, and has restored to health snd
strength great number wbra in an ad-
yanced stage Of this fata! complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are. given
tor every part OF the necessary treatment
n such cases.
Children generally take this medicine
VITA eagerness; having a pleasing appear
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po1cder for The
Teeth AID Gums.