Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-28
FOR THE CURE OF

Coils, Coughs, Constsn,piions, Splitting NJ Blood,
.qsthmas, and all Diseases IF tie Breast and
Lmgs.
VlHERE is perhaps no medical observation
Il better established, none more generally
confirmed by the experience of the best physi.
cians Of all ages and countries, ana none OF
more importance to the human family, than
the fact that many of the most difficult and
incurable consumptions originate in neglect
ed colds. In climate 30 variable as ours,
where the changes of the weather are ire
quently sudden and unexpected, it requires
moro care and attention to guard against this
dangerous enemy of life, than most people
imagine, or are able and willing to besrow.-
The bills of mortality exhibit the melancholy
fact that the proportion Of deaths by this dis
ease may be considered as about five 70 one.
lnasmuch then as this fatal disease bids def
ance to the skill of The most learned physicians,
it is qualification to-the proprietcr that he is
enabled to offer to those afflicted with it
yoodly prospect of relief, in that highly yalu-
able remedy the vegetable Indian Specific
The indiars are happy in their knowledge of
medical plants; governed wholly BY experl-
ence, they are certain as to their effect, ard 1t
is said by an author of great character, that a
true consumption is disease never known a
mongst them.
For the information of those afflicted with
complaints of the breast ard lungs, the FRO
prietor inserts (from among the numerous
testimonials in his possession) the following
Certificate:
baltimore, IN Dec. 1924.
], w. Price, of the city of Baltimore, do
hereby certify and declare, that was tor long
time afflicted with a severe cold, accompanied
with an almost incessant cough, and PAIN III
my breast and lungs; also, splitting Of blood,
and purulent matter from the lungs, with night
sweats and fevcrs, and was much emaciated
with loss of appetite, rest sc. iapplied to Sc
veral eminent physicians, and passed through
course of medicine, but could obtain no re-
lief, and found myselffa verging on to con-
frmed consumption. Having at length head
of the many astonishing cures effected by The
Veeefabe Indian Specific, was induced to
make trial of it, and found almost immediate
relief, and my rest restored. continued its
use, improving fast, my appetite better. and
all the symptoms of the disease daily diminish
ing, and in few weeks was completely cur.
ed, and have remained so for several months,
and am now in better health and flesh than
have been for many years therefore with
confidence, recommend the use OF the Fege-
table Indian Specific to all who suffer under
similar complaint, and as z safe, pleasant and
effectual remedy for consumption, and all dis
eases of the breast and lungs. w. PRICE.
The celebrated Dr. Cullen has taught Us
that sour first attention should be employed
in watching the approach of the disease and
preventing its proceeding to an incurablc
state; and in persons of consumptive habit,
especially those born Of consumptive parents,
tie slightest symptoms ofan approaching con-
sumption at the consumptiye period Of Life,
ought carefully to be attended TO-"
This Specific is obtained by extraction from
herbs, roots, flowers, plants, &c. when in per-
lection. In consequence of happy combina-
ton of the most valuable herbs, &c. il becomes
a balsam Of superior value. theals the injur.
ed parts, opens the pores and composcs the
disturbed nerves after the manner ct an ano-
dyne; consequently the obstruction Of the
chest and the lungs which constitute this dis
ease, particularly need its use. 1t promotes
expectoraton, which is constantly called for;
and whilstit cleanses and heals, It also gives
strength to the tender lungs In this manner
il removes the hectic fever, improves diges-
ton, gives strength to the nerves, repairs the
appetite and i,aprovest the spirits. This spe-
cifc may always be given in safey-it ismild.
pleasant to the taste, and may safely be given
to infants, for which it is ofinestimable value.
II affords reliefin bowel complaints, teething,
whooping coughs, &c. and is found particular
" usefulin hypochondrcal, nervous and hys-
terical diseases. Each bill of directions con-
tains detailed account Of this disease in all
its different stages, and will be accompanied
with the signature Of w. BUTLER, in Red
INK soldb JOHN J. SAYRS,
Druggist e ApOtheeuy, and Sole agent 70,
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