Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-25
For THE CURE OF

FOLDS, Coughs, C~onsumptions, Splitting of B0od, 'dSmmdS'
and all Diseases off the Breast and Lungs.
I0NiERE is perhaps no medical Observation osu ~, ,ha
Il tablshed, none more generally contr1heap ~ Wv
experience of the best physicians of all ages ana GouH'
tries, and none of more Importance to the human iaM-
ly, than the fact that many Of the most dthcuit anu VI
durable c%onsumptions originate in neglected coius. IS ~
4 climate so variable as ours, where the changes y,
the weather are frequently sudden and unexpected; II
requires more care and attention to guard against thS
dangerous enemy of life, than most people IMAGINE
Or are able and willing to bestow.-The bills OF mor.ac
lily exhibit the melancholy fact, th9t the proportion vi
deaths by this disease may be considered as about hve
to one. Inasmuch then Us this fatal disease bids deh'
ance to the skill ofthe most learned physicians, 1t a gra-
tifcaion to the proprietor that he is enabled to otter 10
those afflicted with it a goodly prospect OF relief, IN
that highly valuable remedy the vegetable indian epe'
cifc.-The Indians are happy in their knowledge OF me-
dical plants; governed wholly by experience they are
certain as to their effect, and it is said by an author OF
great character, that a true consumption is a disease ne
yer known amongst them.
For the information of those afflicted with complaints
of the breast and lungs, the proprietor inserts (trom
among the numerous testimonials in his possession) the
following Certificate:
Baltimore, It'll Dec. 1924.
/, w. Price, of thecity of Baltimore, do hereby cert
fly and declare, that | was for a long time afflicted with a
severe cold, accompanied with an almost lncessant
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. l applied to several eminent Phy-
sicians, and passed through a course of medicine, but
could obtain no relief, and found myselftast vergIng on
to confirmed consumption. Having at length hearn Oh
the many astonishing cures effected by the pegefabR In.
dian Speci6c, | was induced to make trial fit, and found
almost immediate relief, and my rest restored. L con,
tinned its use, improving fast, my appetite better, and
all the symptoms of the disease daily diminishing, and IN
a few weeks was completely cured, and have remained
so for several months, and am now in better health and
flesh than have been for many years. ! therefore with
confidence, ecommen the use of the pegetabh Indian
Specific to all who suffer under a similar complaint, and
as a safe, pleasant and effectual remedy for consump-
Oily ". PRICE.
The celebrated DR.. Cullen has taught us that sour
first attention should be employed in watching the APP
proach of the disease and preventing ITS proceeding
to an incurable state; and in persons OF a ~consumptve
habit, especially those born ofconsumptive parents, the
slightest symptoms of an approaching consumption At
the consumptive period oflife, ought carefully to be at.
tended to-"
This Specific is obtained by extraction from herbs,
roots, flowers, plants, &c. when in perfection. In con-
sequence of happy combination OF the most valuable
herbs, sc. it becomes a balsam of superior value. II
heals the injured parts, opens the pores and composes
the disturbed nerves after the manner ct an a%nodyne;
consequently the obstruction of the chest and the lungs
which constitute this disease, 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 1t removes the
hectic fever, improves digestion, gives strength to the
nerves, repairs the appetite and improves the spirits
This specific may always be given in safety-itis mild,
pleasant to the taste, and may safely be given to infants,
for which it is ofinestimable value. 1t affords reliefin
bowel complaints, ~teething, w~hooping coughs, &c. and
is found particularly useful in hypochondrcal, nervous
and hysterical diseases. Each bill of directions contains
a detailed account of this disease in all its different sta
ges, and will be accompanied whit the signature of w.
BUTLER, in Red Ink. Soldby JOIN J. SAYRS,
Druggist g .Apothecary, and Sole Agent for Aerandrta.