True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-15
MILES, COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
TOMATO.

il by many empires of ,l,e present day, that Que inc
dicine will all Diseases is not, and
true; and he who asserts it, i, either fool or an i'm
posor But it is fnct tlenonstrable by experience
that combinations OF medicine may he formed from III
VEGETABLE KINGDOM, that will act universally O.
the SYSTEM when taken seasonably and in jucious pro
portions to in nine out Of ten, all disease
within the reacl. and power Of medicine.
From the well known and established reputation o
Caiomel, it has long been employed by the empire
and scientific physician, one Of the most powerful
agents for the removal Of disease. BY the former al
most every land has been deuged with nosrums, tina
their authors claimed as specifics in every disease Incl
dent 10 the human family Tie folly of these preen
| sions needs comment, for accurate chemical nvest
cation has shown, that the base Of most Of the Paaces
Catholicols &c. which have been trumpetied before
the community, with SO much assurance, is Caiomel OIL
mercury in some form. Now, If this potent article,
in the hands ofihe most sklful ply sican frequent
ly exerts influence on the human system, unforeseen
and entirely beyond the control OF art; undermining tn
constitution, and bringing premature old age, dseas,
and DEATH what result should be expected when pre-
scribed by the Ignorant Could their many thousan,
victims speak, voice from the tomb would soon dispe
he specific deusou tl,at sways the minds Of ts
living
Humane Physicians deplore the sad evils resulting
from the mercrial practice, and will gladly hail the in
troducton of article that safely be substituted fol
eaome The, feel and that kesnty the uncertainty y
oil its primary operation; they cannot say whether il viii
be favorable untavoable They also knop, and feel
that its is continued for any considerable time, in
FURIOUS secondary consequences must follow. But They
must choose the least OF two evils: they know no other
article that will arouse torpid iver, remove ubs'c.
ton, and set in free action the whole glandnlar system
and it being indspensNbly necessary to do this, they
continue its use, Notwithstanding the evil consequence
| which follow
They have long desired and sought an article tia,
would produce the good effects of this drug, without
suIjectins the patient to its dete,Ios results Such
desietatan it is believed has at length been obanel'
| in the article now presented to the public.
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fact that wise aud beneuoen Being, has placed with
in the reach of ALL remedies adapted the diseases a-
ci.ent to the climate they nhubit; and knowing, like
wise that most Of the diseases of the South and Vest
arc based upon organic functional arrangement OF
the liver; directed their attention those articles which
act more especially Oh the hillary organs.
Alter long, laborous, and expensive research, they
have succeeded in extracting substance from the To-
MAlO, which, from its peculiar effect upon the lIepa-
tic or hillary organs they have denominated Hebdtne
1t is medic.e that will produce all the beneficial
results of Calome in both acute and chronic diseases,
without the possibility of producing the eerioustc tcon
sequences common to that article.
Its action upon the constitution is universal, par,
OF the system escaping its influence. 1t is. however,
upon the organs of secretion and excretIon, that its
great power is particularly manifested hence i, is Pc
culiarly adapted to tie treatment OF bilious tJers and
other diseases in which torpidty congestion OF the
liver and bortal circle prevail.
1t is admissible in all cases, where it is necessary
cleanse the stomach and bowels. 1t removes ebsti'ic-
and other slanular viccra of the abdomen Being diff
tusable in its operation it produces free circulation
IN the vesstls the surface of the body, accompanied
by gentle perspraton 1t does not exhaust like drss-
tic purges; still its action is universal and may
often be repeated merely with safety but with sres
benz hit. This becomes indspensably necessary in
OF long saningi for in them intense temporary impress
sions made by strong medicines, Seldom if ever, do
good but tend to inre the stamina of the constitu ion
1t is cleansing and purifying to the system, acts in
perfect harmony with the known laws of life, and is
undoubtedly one OF the most valuable articles ever offer
ed for public trial and Inspection
For convenience this medicine is formed into grain
pills The white pills cathartic aiteratUe, ha-
bhoretfc and ohmetic. The yellow pLsurc tonic, shni-
mlau and eTaphoretic.
The following extract the subject is from the Cincn
natl Journal.
NILES TOMATO MEDICINE.
The virtues OF the Tomato not only MS delicious
vegetable for the table, but also medicine, have for
acons'terae time past, attracted no little attention. 1t
has been believed to possess a,bous qualities which,
it they could be efectudly extracted, separated iiba,
the supeIiluons r'ater would be invaluable This has
been characterized bilious country. large portion
OF the diseases arise from sorered vers or from de-
engagements in the ga,dular system. This is especially
the case in the west, and still the SOUTH Ii
remedy, easy, safe, eectual iH its operation, and leay
ing the constitution umparct, could be discovered for
bilious complaints, this would uliestio,ably be among
the most healthy climates in The world
Caomel has been tie almost universal remedy for
diseases OF this character. But 1t is remedy which
nothing but necessity should induce the Of Ii may
be considered as respassng the province Of another
profession to speak OF this, yet we may be permitted 10
express our strong conviction that Calome cannot be
used without injurious and lasting effects upon the sys
tenn, greater Or less according the quantities taken,
and the frequency OF its use. and the constitution ftbe
patient. substitute for this, therefore, from the
getable kingdom is desiteratum in this country.
We believe this desideraum has been discovered in
he Tomato. Dr. Miles, of this city aud his associates
Ne understand.
succeeded in obtaining such extract from this vegeta-
bic as it is hoped, will he tounh efec,ua substitute
We have taken some pains TO enquire among medical
and others who have used this Incidence as TO its
effects, and VIC feel well satisfied tia, it will prove
most valuable remedy in bilious complaints So far
we have been able to learn has produced the desired
effect operating to produce healthy action OF the liver,
procuring bilious discharges when needed and in
instances breaking up fevers. with certainty
and IN shorter time thin calome For sick Or bilious
headaches, 1t has been found good remedy. Those
VINO have used 1t say that it does not produce the eb
tang effects OF most other kinds of purgative medicines
that there is increased danger frem colds after ITS
USE and where large doses of caome would be needed
this operates without any danger Of the distressing and
injurious effects of calomel when producing salvation
As we have reason to hope from our investigation,
his extract OF the Tomato will prove Substitute 10
alomel in great variety OF cases, we cam o
ard it as a blessing to the human family.
!sql pertectll!y safe, and tree Jroul all miner is
e, 1na, ives speak Of il, and we trust thu surono
uncc. ~
The above medicine can be obtained only of tho Go.
neral Agents, and those retailing agents having a com
mission signed by "A. Miles, Pres't +. NJ, C." md
counerssned by 'E u B T Stone, General Agent, for
LOUISIANA and bearing the Company seal.
Lest Of .4gencies.
r D Stone, General Agents for Louisiana, ia
Icheupltoulas street.
bic Market. ''S "
Paul Martini cor Old Levee and Hospital street,
VIM Sherry, cor Camp and Julia streets.
Dr Mueller, cor Tchouptuulus sire, and St Mar, S
Barbat & Co, corner Tchoupitoulas and Grid
streets.
L. Hartwell, Bayou Sara, La
Or VIM Stansbury, Natchitoches, La.
Thomas Stansbury, Houston, Texas
Frederick Serda, corner Poydras and Camp SITS.
Geo. Jones, rivoli Circle.
VIM. Evans, No. Building Co. Row.
Application for agencies, medicines by wholesale
must b. made to the General Agents at New Orleans
All letters post paid, will be promptly attended to.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
DARISH COURT. for the Parish and CITY of New
Il Orleans. Present the Hon. Charles Maurian,
Judge. June llth, 1888 No. O,9a4-Jacques Potter
VS.. his creditors.-Upon reading aud filing the petition
and schedule i'll this case, 1t is ordered by the Court
that the creditors of the soiseLt do show cause III open
Saturda, the 9TH day of July 1888, why he