Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-02-06
A Sincere and Positive Interest

TO THE PUBLIC. AND THE

~ present TO the public, the following medicines,
scientifically prepared, harmless, and certain in their
peculiar effects They bring no. cer.hcases rom ln'
ally forged, unworthy, or corrupty obtnIned, but to
the public and the afflicted is lett the test OF their vir
tues and effects As a sure guarantee, however,
againsr imposition, be it known that they are prepar
ed from the scientific recipes OF the well known Dr.
Fnntaine, formerly of New Haven, Conn, SO justly
celebrated throughout the States OF New York; Penn
sylvania, and Massachusetts. Without exception,
there is village or town IN the state OF Connect
lieut., but in which individuals may be found, who
wonld freely give certificates not only OF the personal
WORTH skill and wonderful success of the Dr., but that
to him, invalds, they the preservation Of their
lives. For many years the sale OF these medicines
was limited to the city Of New Haven, where they
were prepared under the direct superintendent of
the Dr.. himsef--and tho yearly income Of $1,000
which he has derived from this limited sale, show
| whether they are deserving OF patronage
Now that full confidence is placed in their efficacy
by such undisputed testimony at home, those that try
his prescriptions will no longer be injured by ignorant
physicians imposed upon by quacks and quack medi
cincs pultcd up by insinuasons and fa!ery. at the
expense OF their pockets and health The Doctor
wishes, however, caution still further the sceptical
or increduoas in any doubt which may arise from the
aforesaid by leaving him to inquire more into the par
tcuars and facts, than mere words, before using his
prescriptions, and medicines. ITS s.4 - ~
| Dr. Fontane is so much opposed to Gueckery and
| imposition, that he will always protest manfuy
against such pretended medicines and plll-makers,
which only by impostors and their dnpes arc claimed
as an infahle and radical cure OF all dseases-their
absurd. foolish and deceHul doctrine being based on
the admission, that instead of asserting the dogma
that innumerabe diseases, are the primary and sole
causes Of the deranged system and lmpurlty of the
blood, they wickedly assert that all sickness and NAL
aides, spring only from such an impurty which if
| we could one moment even admit we should find Mt
last that such pretended divine universal pill mix
ure, agree with all persons; who require diff
erent treatment according to the strength and nature
| OF their constitutions. ,ls ~
deserves it. He born in Paris, OF Italian parents
he is the only living relation and nephew Of Felix
Fontaine,* OF Florence, Ualy,) who was well known.
throughout the world. From this immortal man, he
receivedn his youth the rudments ofhis future
He, was, educated in Italy. Franco, and Germany,
and graduated in their principal
| been regular and skful practitioner in those
tries for II years Since then, compelled by political
opinions to leave unexpectedly and suddenly, his
tive home, property, and NIL he arrived on this side
the Atlantic, and was welcomed in New Hayen-he-
ing at first recognized and recommended az such by
the peculiar friend Of his family. Dr. SpurZhei', the
| immortal PhFenolooist. since deceased. He has since
then, by assidnty and unparalleled success gained
the public confidence MS citizen and skilfnl physi-
clan through all the States Notwithstanding the great
exer'Ions opposition envy and Jealousy, of his profess
sIonal brehren-as he, being Mt variance with~fher
practice and judgment, has drawn upon himself, by
his ancient method, their warfare Of calumny, Sian.
DER and contempt OF e1 Ta5,an, lao
FRENCH PRESCRIPTIONS WITHOUT TIE rocToR.
The following medicines arc scientific cnmponntls,
of Vegetable principles it being contrary 10 his gene
raj theory OF 20 years successful and extensive
8ticc, to make use of any mercnrial preparations,
They mot deieerons or narcotic and are consld-
cred certain in their virtues, as is positively guaran-
, tied by their peculiar effects.
LIST. Dr.. F's Family Pills, superior, mild physc,
homogeneous to all Diseases, constitutions, and age.
There is in them peculiar and admirable new quail
ty, never so far found in any other physic 1t is;
they do not gripe, distress and instead of weak.
ening they mpart new cor and strength tofhe sys-
tenl-create good appetite and wholesome digestion.
They gradually cleanse the blood, and give regular
excavations to the costive, and certain relief in
all cases where other medicines fail In dyspepsia.
vous complaints, sick headache, general tlernnee-
mcnt of the vital system, &c. &c. these Invaluable
pills will be very useful MS in all preliminary diseas-
es, and in oil cnses cernin will be anticipated
by them They are the most safe, mild, and sure ca
thartic in all acute diseases and fevers. tss,~ RI
Cd. Dr.. F.'s Female medicines for ladies afflicted
with colds or whatever rregnarty distractions, in
their perods-superor TO any thing Of the kind, and
warranted in el cases to have the desired effect 1t
will effect change in few iays, from their afTlict-
ing cadaverous, and hleafed appearance, healthy
state Dizziness, side. stomach. and headache, will
be removed together with every obstruction For
!, particulars see printed directions. ~
I'd. Dir. F.s Worm i'oaDders, certain cure ,ehghly
IN repuie and universally used, not only for its virtue
IN expeing them, and destroying their seeds, but in
hea1'hgg ned' erea.,on' IL taken 1ecasonaiy gives
gans. 1t: Is specific antidote for pin-worms and
their species, which aff1ict all ages. but especially
children. They partake of no calomel or mercuria
prepara'!ons or deleerous substances such as Caro-
Ina Fink, which often causes secondary serious dis
eases, coHvulsions, and death. This powder, will
not only prove harmless in the absence of worms,
but will ehecualy relieve the sufferer from all other
diseases, arising from foul stomach by thoroughly
cleansing it.
4,hDr. F's Cough Drops. NO pre- para,ionr of cpl
unl-superlor to any-sure of curing common cough
or cold in or days-and will relieve, ii not radical
" eyre the consumption; having all the properties OF
meaning and strengthening the lungs 1t will prevent
lrritations, and abate inhammarons, pulmonary fe
r vers, &c. : -
5th. Dr.. rs Rheumatic Salue for all kinds of in.
tammatory, nervous chronic Rheumatism. Albeit
, ter or surer remedy, andote to them, was never
found is strengthening and will remove all chrc-
NC diseases OF the bones and joints, affected by other
maades, or by improper treatment in the use OF mer-
curry or numerals. 1t is superior and unrival!ed
tcie IN liver affections of any vital organs, parc
uiary the lungs and kidneys .s ID -.- ~, .s.
OH. Dr. rs Strengthening Plaster for sore chests
weak back or stomach, liver or lung complaints, rheu-
matte affections, sprains, &c. &c 1t is of the
most pleasant and desirable applications, as it mel
tner causes Itching or eruptions. 1t is lasting. Sold
IN rolls with directions - 3fa0E &@E73&I
nh. Dr F.s Catarrh Snuff, very powerful in its eff
!ects without producing sneezing. Il will not go into
we throat, but promotes the necessary discharge of
me nucnS through the nostrlsby perseverng in lis
use, u VIII effect slow but certain cure.
9th. Dr. F,s ETC Water excellent nd harmless, SUI
perior 70 any, preparation Of the kind. In chronic
Weakness OF the eyes, it is found great comfort and
thousands nave been cured by it. In Sudden colds
Inflammation of the eye, it will give quick recovery,
ana efieetu9lly check the overlooking of tears. -
w. Dr. r: Ear Ache Oil, 10 remove periodical
geainess and distractions, although of years stand.
!Hgl ana chronic 1t is soothing and softens the
= ciouded with WAX it will prevent the gathering of
nlea' neal them up, and instantly remove the acute