Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-15


manded-wi,h humble, but unwavering trust
in the mercs Of Heaven.
On motion by Mr.. Berrien the letter X pro.
ties, were then ordered TO be printed, for the
use of the Senate.
The following article is The best thing OF the
kind we have ever seen. All who have been at
fiicted with the rheumatism, will entertain no
doub, that the author gives correct relation.
Tothe Editors of the Albany Daily Advertiser.
GrntlemeE In the early par, Of May last, i
was most severely attacked with infamma,ory
rh. uma',sm, and like q prisoner TO an enemy,
who gives no quarters, with view TO mercy,
remained in prison, and under the inflictlon Of
its unabatng and most excruciaiing ioftures,
for about four months. During this period Of
my illness, was regularly and assiduously att
tended by able and experienced physicians, who
endea, ored 10 the utmost OF their skill to admi
mister to my relief, and restore me 10 health
Besides these, nv neighbors, the most kind and
friendly in the world, visited me constantly. II
was from the latter that derived the most con-
ISOLATION; from their assurances fastened upon
hope, as though il was substantial reality oil
both speedy and efftctDal recovery from my
agonies. Each one mad sovereign, . certain
anG never failing remedy at command; anc
was only 10 lay aside the prescriptions OF my
good physicians, and pursue their directions,
aud Il would be a well man. in few days
No sooner was the assurance given, Than the
no,trum was mentioned, its wonderful proper
ties desc ribtd, eiabora,ely discussed, and the
me- bod Of application accurately and critically
partIc ula,ised With So many assurances Of
nv friends, ond people Of the frs, respectable
W, inc !uGing the masc uline aud feminine gem
J,r; and 81 many sovereign remedies under my
control, you will br much surprised TO leatn
that am yet an invalin, uncur.d, and not fully
Iein,taud 10 the en- joyment Of my former good
heath. Blu, lht obj CT Of this communication
i, no, TO "'eli the story Of my private srieis, !"
but merely as pr,fa,ory remaks on he subJect
OF your publishing IN your Valuable paper,
few of III sovereign and never failing remedies,
as they were command ated me, for the more
immc diatr comfo, aud relief OF all Others in
like Cases suE ring. Al hough send selec-
ton Of few only, have nevertheless been
careful 10 preserve The order as to time when
prescribed. They are IS follows: "Blue clay
mixed with v,nesa snd sail, d piled cold 20 the
part dffrC..d; beef br,ne applied hot; live angle
worms, put on Crawling; pui'erized br ms'one
and turpen,ine, mix d; cider brandy and red
pepper, 5athe tue part aud lr 'At -
mi, il rather plr ,ant-coid shower palm
somew nat shockine--h"' indicated vapOr hath;
raw musk rats skin, far next 10 the par, affect
I'D; ,a,t-s"skr', ri /; ta,. brin,sIone and salt
pet t, mixed Ia sal,e snd applrd hot; skunks
grv.sr; tie marrow II horses off nind leg; gin
and Sd prlre, - d lnk--i wnu'd advise you 20
suhs,i,ct h,tl cu!d wafer for tbs saltpe,re-
camph"r src acohui; bark Of mountain ash
ste. ped in brandy mot bad-root OF skunks
cahnage, made p"uitce OF; marrow of nogs
Jaws, oint III h IL; hops, stepped In vinegar;
rattle snakes SKINS, bound around; slices Of Fat
pork, spread with pui,erised sal,petre, and APP
piled; oils Of spike, mint and origanum, equal
part mixed and battle; carry certain bone OF
ain animal III nv waisIr oat DO, Ike, nine days:
| promised never Ia II VIVA, bone this was
eels skins; poke berries put 10 Jamaica spirits &
drank -,hi, may be- improved upon by leaving
GU, The berries md substituting good beer, one
fresh egg, plenty of sugar, nutmeg, aud red
hot pnker-ginger and ground red peppers,
mixed with hogs lard; showerins, as follows:
nine pals full Of cold wa'er, nine mornings in
succession projected from an elevation Of nine
fee, above he head; old shoes burnt TO char
coal, puiverized and mixed with raw whskey
and vinegar, drink nine spoonsfull day---te>
mark "beiore taken 10 De well shaken"-friction
OF the part affee ted by The hands Of pure
The cofor,ng matter is too much faded ---equal
paris Of wild turnip, Cayenne pepper and gun
powder, s'eeped IN cider brandy, nine spoons
full day, nine DAYS in succ. ss,on. This is an
antidote to Inflammation with vengeance to
il; my teeth are yet blazing like oven wood"
break off the inventory here, presuming
that have already furnished you wits enough
to put the "Gistressed aud Attic Ted" on The
trial. should tney however be Darticu,arly So
licitous in their private communica ions TO
you, 10 have the whole duly and automatically
published, for The benefit of themselves, man.
kind and postsrity generally, they shall be gra-
u6ed by one hundred and seven,y-6,e genuine
recipes per diem, until the third day of July
next; at which time have some little reason
to believe may myself be convalescent, and
enabled 10 attend 10 more comfortable business.
Yours, mos, sffeclionately,
CALEB CUREALL.