Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-05
James Kennedy q Son,

JdlIlCS NclllICuJ * Jul,
ID RESPECTFULLY inform the public
HI that they have just received from
LEES MEDICINE STORE,
No. 49, Maiden lane, New-Y"rk, fresh
supply of the following valuable MEDl-
ONES:
RamiLton'S Worm dcftroying Lo1eR..
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 dIlgeroas complaints
arising from WORMS, and from obstruc-
tons or foulneJs 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. Ii
contains nothing but what's perfectly IT.
nocent u is so mild in its operation that 1t
cannot injure the most delicate pregnant
lady or the tenderest inlan, Of week old
should no worms exist in the body; but
vii! without pain or gripping cleanse the
stomach and bowels OF whatever is fou
or offensive. and thereby prevent the pi'
duction of worms and many fatal dis
orders. The lOzenges are particularly
efficacious in carrying Oft all gross hu-
mours and eruttions. feverish and bilious
complaints, and are the safest and mild
est purgative that can be used on an,
occasion.
Description of Worms, and the 81 mp
toms by 1ohich they are known.
Worms which infest the human body
are chiefly of four kinds viz.-The TIE.
res or large round worm /; the Ascari-
des or small maw-worm the Cucurbl.
tins Or short nat 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
Joints. 1t is most hurtful and most diff
cult to remove.
Among the symptoms attending worms
are-disagrseable breath, especially il
the morning bad and corrupted gums !;
itching in the nase, and about the seat;
commissions, epileptic fits, and sometimes
privation Of speech; starting anSgriHd
ing of the teeth in sleep ; irregular sppe
tite. sometimes loathins food and some
times voracisus purging with Shiny and
fsetid stools venting; large and hard
belly pains and sickness at the sto.
mach pains in the head aud thighs and
lowness of spirits !; slow fever with email
and irregular pulse dry cough; 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
Lozenges, 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 eff
iectually prevent "the vomiting and pur.
ing of children''-a dreadful disorder
which annually destroys thousands OF the
infant part Of our Citizens. 1t is likewise
the mildest ard most certain remed,
knewl, and has restored to health ant
strength great number whea IN an ad
vancea stage of this fatal complaint. Par
cular and plain instructions are giyer
for every part Of the necessary treatneu
IN such cases.
Children generally take this medicin,
with essernsss having pleasing appear
ance, aud an agreeable taste.
The Restorative POsoder for the
iF Teeth aud Gums.