True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-11-17
MILES COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
TOMATO.

| fNNIIE doctrine promulgated with so much assuranc
IL by many empires of The present day that me
diene will cure all Diseases is not, and never
true; and he who asserts it, is either fool in,
poster. But it is fact dcmonstrabie by experience
that combinations of medicine may be formed from til
VEGETABLE KINGDOM, that will act universally o
the system, when taken seasonaby and in udeious pro
portions to cre in nine out OF ten, all disease
| within the reacl and power Of medicine.
From the well known and established reputation O
Cdfomel, it has long been employed by the empire
and scientific PHI, stefan, as one of the most powerful
agents for the removal of disease. BY the former, al
most every land has been dcluged with nosrums, thu,
their authors claimed specifics in every disease Incl
dent to the human family. The folly of these p,eten
sions needs no comment, for accurate chemical invest
CATION has shown that the base of most of the Paaceas
Catholicons, &c. which have been trumpctted betor
the community, with much assurance, is Caomei, o
mercury in some form. Now, if this potent aitclc
in the hands ofthe skfu ply sican frequent
iy exerts AN influence the human system, unforeseen
and entirely beyond the control OF art; undermining tn
constitution, and bringing on remaure old age, disease
and death, what result should be expected when pre-
Scr'hcd by the Ignorant Could their many THOUSAND
victims speak, voice from the tomb would soon dise
he s$petifc' dclusou that sways the minds Of lii,
| living.
Humane Physicians deplore the sad evils resulting
from the mcrcura practice, and will gladly hail the in
PRODUCTION of an article that can safely be substituted to
calomel. They teei and that kesHy, the uncertainty
OF its prmar. operations they say whether it Ill
be favorable or uiavo'abc. They also k1iozc and feel
that ii its use is continued for any considerable time in
furious secondary consequences must follow. But they
must choose the least of two evils; they know other
article that will arouse torbid Huer remove obstruc-
ton and set in free action the whole ganduar system,
and it being ndlspensnbly necessary do this, they
continue its use, notwithstanding the evil consequences
which follow.
They have long desired and sought an article that
would produce the good effects of this drug, without
suhecns the patient its dekee,fous results. Such
deseraun, is believed has at length been obtaneu
n T. Dres cd IN l., nh
The proprietors Of this article keeping in view the
nct, that wise and benevoen Being, has placed with
IN The reach Of all: remedies adapted to the diseases iu-
cilcnt to the climate they nhab; and Knowing like
wise, that most of the diseases Of the South and Hest
are based upon organic or functional arrangement Of
the liver; directed their attention those articles which
act more especially on the hiliar. organs.
Alter long, aborous, and expensive research, they
have succeeded in extracting substance from the TO-
MAlO, which, from its peculiar effect upon the hepa
tic or hillary organs, they have denomnated Hpatine
1t isa medicine that will produce all the beneficial
results of Caome in both acute and chronic Diseases
without the possibility of producing the leerousde tcon
sequences common 10 that article.
Its action upon the constitution is universal, par,
OF tue system escaping its influence. 1t is, however,
upon the organs of secretion and excreon, that its
great power particularly manifested hence il is pc
culi.i!y adapted TO tie treatment OF bilious f1ers aud
other diseases III which torpidity congestion OF the
liver aud boytai circle prevail.
1t Is admissible all cases, where it is
cleanse the stomach and bowels. 1t ebstic-
ton, and exccs quick and healthy action of the liver
and other gandular yccra of the abdomen. Being diff
ius;bic Ill It's operation, it produces free circulation
IN the vessels the surface of the body accompanied
by gentle perspiration, 1t does not exhaust like drs-
TIC purSes; still, its action is more universal, and may
often be repeated, merely with safety but with greas
benefit This becomes indispensay necessary in cas-
OF long standing; for in them intense temporary impress
sions made by strong medicines, seldom, if ever, do
good; but tend to inure the stamina OF the consu ion.
1t is cleansing and purifying to the system, in
perfect harmony with the known laws OF life, and is
undoubtedly OF the valuable articles ever offer
ed tor public trial and inspection.
For convenience, this medicine is formed inoS grain
pills. The white pills cdthdrtic, Alternative, did,
ph0etc and G'rtic The yellow pills toic, stun
M1nt and Mdphoretic.
The following extract onthe sLjec, is from The Cincin
natl Journal.
MILES TOMATO MEDICINE.
The virtues of the Tomato, not only AS delicious
vegetable for the table, but also medicine have for
considerable time past, attracted no little attention. 1t
has been believed to possess au-bous qualities which,
they could he cIttctuly extracted or separated from
The supcluons matter, would be Invaluable. This has
been characterized bilious country. large portion
ut the diseases arise from disordered lveis from de-
tanSrments in the glanduar system. This is especially
the ease IN the wes and still more At the south. Ii
remedy easy safe, etectua in its OPERATION aud leav-
ing The constitution unmpaed, could be discovered for
bilious complaints, this would unque>tnnably be among
the most healthy climates in the world.
Caomel has been the almost universal remedy for
diseases OF this character. But is remedy which
nothing but necessity should induce the Of 1t may
be considered as teSpassng on the province of another
profession tos"ak OF ibis, yet may be permitted
express our strong conviction that Calomcl be
used without curious and lasting effects upon the sys-
tenn greater or less according to the quantities tken
aud the frequency OF its use, aud the constitution otbe
patient A substitute for this, therefore, from the
scah!e kingdom is desiderslum in this country.
We believe this desideratum has been discovered in
Tomato nj pity and
with much labor and expense, understand have
succeeded in obtaining such extract from this vegeta-
bic AS, 1t is hoped, will be found cecual substitute.
We have taken some pains TO enquire among medical
and others who have used this medcue AS to its
effects, aud We feel well satisfied that it will prove
most valuable remedy in bilious complaints. So far
we have been able to learn it has produced the desired
effect operating produce healthy action of the liver
plocsre bilious discharges when needed, and in
Instances breaking up teNers. with certainty
and in shorter time than calomcl For sick or bilious
it has been found good remedy. Those
who have used say that it does produce the dcbili-
tang effects Of most other kinds of pursave medicines
that there is increased danger trem colds after
USE and where large doses of clomel would be needed
tins operates without any danger Of the distressing and
injurious effects OF clomel when producing salvation
As We have reason to hope from our investigation,
his extract of the Tomato will prove suhs,b,ue 10
aomcl in great variety OF cases, we cam 0
ard it as blessing to the hulnan family.
luq perfectll!y safe. and tree Jrulu all miner is
that we speak of it, and trust that itsurano
fully tested by families. We have every asal suho
'nncr-
The above medicine can he obtained only Of Tho Co
neral Agents, and those retailing agents having n com
mission signed by "A. Miles, Pres't f. NJ. CO.. md
by"E Il b r Stone, General Aysut. fnr
Lousinna,' aud bearing the Company SEAL
I,'do agencies.
L & B T Stone, General Agents for I,u;,;r, ~,
Tchoupitouas street. A
Riedsr & Co. 1873 Old Lovee street, opposite Veg TIA
BILE Market. '5 "
p Pa Martin cor Old Lsvec and Hospital street.
Wan Sherry, cor Camp aud Julia streets.
Pr Mueller, cor lchoupoulas sire, and St Mar,'s
market. ~ ~ ''"iy
streets. ~ oi'''
Mp lIanwcll, Bayou Sara La.
Or VIM Stanshury, Natchitochcs La.
Thomas SIanshury, Houston Texas
Frederick Serda, corner Poydras and Cumn STA.
Geo Jones, livoli Circle.
VIM: Evans, No. Building Co. Row,
Application for agencies, or medicines bv wbolesol.
must br made to the General Agents at New OrIears
All letters post paid, will promptly afforded to.
m26 ly Tvs
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
aDAtiSf COURT. for the Parish and CITY of New
orleals Present the Hon. CHARLES Maurian