Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-18
James Kennedy q Son,

S>S
n ESPECTFULLY inform the public
IL that they have just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. 46, Maiden lane, New-York fresh
supply of the following valuable MEDl-
CNES:
HamiLton's Worm Destroying Loscn-
gcs,
Which have within sixteen years past
cured an immense NUMBER OF persons of
both sexes OF every age and in every s.
tuation, OF various d1is eross complaints
arising from WORMS, and from obstruc.
tons or foulneas 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
yielence; on the contrary a particular
excellence OF this remedy is its being
suited to every age and constitution. 1t
contains netting but what's perfectly ir-
nocent u is so mild in its operation that 1t
cannot injure the most delicate pregnant
lady 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
eficacious in carrying of all gross hs-
mours and eruptions, feverish and bilious
complaints, aud are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be used on any
occasion,
Description of Worms. and the sbmp-
toms by 10hich they are known.
Worms which infest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-The Te-
re. or large round worm the Ascari.
des or small maw-worm the Cucurbi'
TIM or short fiat white worm and
lastly, the Tenia or taPe-worm, so call
ed from its resemblance to tape. This
is often many yards long and is full Of
;..nts. 1t is most hurtful and most dill
cult to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
are-disagrseable breath, especially il
the morning bad and corrupted gums
itching in the nose, and about the seat /:
commissions, epileptic fits, and sometimes
privation of speech; starting and grind
ing of the teeth in sleep; irregular sPpe
tite. sometimes loathing food and some
times voracious ; purging with Shiny and
f.etid stools venting; 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 congh; exces
sive 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.
sional'y during the warm season, will ef-
tectually prevent g the vomiting and pur.
cling Of chiidren''-a dreadful disorder,
which annually destroys thousands Of the
infant part Of our citizens. 1t is likewise
the milaest and NEST certain remedy
ksown, and has restored to health add
strength a great number when in an ad-
vanecd stage Of this fatal complaint. Par
ticular and plain instructions are given
for every part Of the necessary treatment
20 such cases.
Children generally take this medicin.
with eagerness; having q pleasing appear,
ance, and an agreeable taste.
The Restorative Po1oder for the
10th md Gums.