Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-27
FOR THE CURE OP
capable of


Coas, Coughs, Consumpfions, Splitting NJ Blood,
.gsfhmas, and all Diseases Of the Breast and
Lungs.
VNHERE is perhaps no medical observation
L better established, none more generally
confirmed by the experience Of the best physi:
cians OF all ages and countries, ana none OF
m more importance to the human fa%lSi and and
incurable consumptions originate in neglect.
ed colds. In climate SO variable as ours,
where the changes of the weather are fire.
quently sudden and unexpected, is --nsi..s
more care and stsenticc.. :. 70 guard against this
danger""css enemy of life, than most people
Imagine, or are able and willing 20 bestow.-
The bills Of mortality exhibit the melancholy
fact thst the proportion Of deaths by this dis
case may be considered as about FIVE to one.
lnasmuch then as this fatal disease bids def
ance to the skill oftl.e most learned physicians,
it is qualification to the proprietor that he is
enabled to offer to those afflicted with it
goodly prospect of relief, in that highly valu-
able remedy the vegetable Indian Specific
The Indians are happy in their knowledge Of
medical plants; governed wholly by expert
ence, they are certain as to their effect, and il
is sail by an author Of great character, that's
true consumption is . disease never known a.
mongst them.
For the information of those afflicted with
complaints Of the breast and lungs, the pro-
prietor inserts (from among the numerous
testimonials in his possession) the following
Certificate:
Baltimore, M Dec 1924.
I, w. Price, of the city Of Baltimore, do
hereby certify and declare, that was for n long
time afflicted with severe cold, accompanied
with an almost incessant cough, and pain in
my breast and lungs; also. splitting Of blood,
and purulent matter from the lungs, with night
sweats and fevers, and was much emaciated
with loss Of appetite, rest &c. Iapplled to Sc.
veral eminent physicians, and passed through
course of medicine, but could obtain no re.
lief, and found myself fast verging on to con.
firmed consumption. Having at length heard
of the many astonishing cures Effected by the
Vegetable IDdian Specific, was induced to
make trial of il, and found almost immediate
relief, and my rest restored, contipuedit.
use, improving fast, my appetite better. and
all the symptoms ofthe 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 Pegs-
table Indian Specific to all who suffer undera
similar complaint, and as 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 "our first attention should be employed
in watching the approach Of the disease and
preventing its proceeding to a. incurable
state; and in persons Of consumptive habit,
especially those born of consumptive parents,
the slightest symptoms ofan approaching con-
sumption at the consumptve 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. it becomes
balsam Of superior value. theals the injur.
ed parts, opens the pores and composes 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. It promotes
expectoration, which is constantly called for;
and whilst it cleanses and heals, it also gives
strength to the tender lungs. In this manner
liz removes the hectic fever, improves diges-
ton, gives strength to the nerves, repairs the
appetite and improves the spirits. This spe-
ciGc may always be given in safety--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 hypochondrical, nervous and hys-
terical diseases. Each bill of directions con-
-. . I.x..laI o.,cnu,nt of this d;e ooaa IN al
it, different stages, and will be accompanied
with the signature of w. BUTLER, in Red
Ink. Soldby JOHN J. SAYRS,
Druggist II Apotheeary, and Sole Agsas fr
june2t 9lanaadsjH.