Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-13
A Sincere and Positive Interest
TO THE PUBLIC. AND THE Real Guide to Health

E present to the public the following MEDICINES, scientifically prepared, harmless, and certain in their GeGSoT eeGts M They bIng not hs ss from m rally forged unworthy, corruptly obtained tut to the public and the afflicted is left the test of their vir tues % and effects. As sure guarantee however, a; from tue scientific recipes of the well known Doctor FoNTAlNE, fTmerly of New-Haven, Conn.,, go justly celebrated throHshout the statesoG New.York. Penn there IS no village town in the state of Connec cut. but n which individuals may be found, who would freely give certificates not only of the personal worth, skill and wonderful success of the Doctor, but that to hn, nvalids, they the prescrN aIlnn 0 iheir lives For many years tle sale of these Med- cines was limited to the city of New-tIaven, where they were prepared under the direct euperntendonce of the Doctor himself-nnd the yearly income of S2OOO which he has derived from !is limited sale, show whether they are deserving of patronage:
 Now that Full confidence is placed in their efficacy by such nndspucd testimony nt home. those that try his prescriptions will no longer be injured by ignorant physicians imposed upon by Gnacks and quack mod icnes pNfed mp by insinunons and fiatipry, at the expense of the pockets and the health. The Doctor wishes, however, 10 caution still further the sccr'ca or rncrednous in any doubt which may arise from the nforesnd ny eavng hlm to impure more into 'he par ticuars and facts, than words, before using his 1 prescriptions, and medicines.
 Dr. Eontaine is so much opposed to quncknry and 1 imposition. that he will always protest mnnfuy against such pretended medicines and pill.mn kers. which only by impostors and their dnpes are claimed inlaihle and radical of all diseases-their absurd, foolish, md decefn doctrine being based on fhe admission, that. instead of asserting the dogma that innumerabc diseases the primary and sole causes of the deran el system, and mpurity of the blood, they vic kedly assert that all sickness and nal ades spring only from such mpnri,y !-which if we could one moment even adn1it, should find, at las;, that such precnded divine universal pill mix ture, cannot agree with all persons who require diff feren treatment, according to the strength and nature of their constitutions.
 A single word of recommendation, if Dr. Fontanc deserves it. He was born in Paris of Italian parents; ho ok11 rl, of Fontaine,* of Florence (tav,) who was well known, and whose memory is respected. by all medical men ! throughout the world, From this immortal man, he received in his youth the rudiments of his future reer He was educated in Italy, France, and Germa- ny, and graduated in their principal Universi iesha vng been regular and sknl practitioner in those itlcal opinions to leave, unexpectedly and suddenly, his native home, property and all, he arrived on this side the Atlantic. and was welcomed in New Haven; being at first recognized and recommended as such by the peculiar friend of his family. Dr. Spurzhem, the immortal Phrenologst, since decensed. He has since then, by, assid1ity and unparalleled success, galned the public confidence as citizen and skful physician, through all the Sates nowthsa nding the great exertons opposition envy. and eaousy, of his professional brethren-as he, being at variance with their practice and judgment, has drawn upon himself by his ancient method. their warfare of calumny, slander' and contempt of doctrine.
 "Fontana. French Prrescipsions, ,cithoui the Doctor The following Medicines are scientific compounds,
 
 ra theory o 20 years successful and extensive prac- tee, to make use of any mercural preparations.- lhey are not deietenous or narcotic, and coDsid ereu certain Tn their vrtues IS positively guaran tied by their peculiar effects.
 lst. Dr. F.'s Family PiUs superior mild physic, homogeneous to all diseases, constitutions, and ages There IS in them peculiar and admirable new quali- ", never so far found in any other physc. It is they do not grpe, or distress; and instead of weakening they lmpart new vigor and strength to the svstem- create good appetite, and wholesome digeston-- They gradually cleanse the blood, and give regular generations to the costivc, and certain relief in all cases where other medicines fail In dyspepsa bilious habits, liver affections fever and ague nervous complaints, sick headache, general Arrangement of the vital system, &c. &c these invaluable pills will m Leases certain cure will be anticipated by them. They are the most safe, mld and sure cathartic in all acute diseases and levers
 "a. Dr. Els Female .Mediciaes, for ladies afflicted with colds or whatever rregularty Instructions, in 'helr perods-superor to any thing of the kind, and warranted in aH cases to have the desired effect It VIII etfect change m few days. from their acr- ing, cadaverous and bloaed appearance, to healthy state. Dlzziness, side, stonach and head ache, will be removed, together. with every obstruction. For parucutars, pr 1 @ see printed directions.
 Sd Dr F.s Worm P0oders, a certain cure. highly n repue and universally used, only for it's virtue m expeling them and destroying their seeds but in Preee",tsng Me,r creation lftaken occasionally gives healthy and vigorous action to the ain,eniary or Gans. i IS specific antldOte for pin.worms and the,r species, which afflct all ages but especially cnliaten: They partake of no calomel mercura preparations, or deeterlOus substan such as Caro- ma FlnK, winch often causes secondary serious dis eases, convulsions, and death. This powder, will not only prove harmless in the absence ot worms, but will etiectualy relieve the sufferer from all other cleansing it. '
 4'h. Br. E:'s couga Drops.-No preparation of op. um-euperior to any-sure of curing common cough or cold m or Sdays-and will relieve, mot radical cure the consumption having all the properties of healing and strengthening the lungs It will prevent lrrltatIons, and abate nlammations, pulmonary fe- Vers, cLC.
 5th. Dr. Els Rheumatic Salue, for all kinds of in. nammatory, nervous or chronic rheumatism. A bet ter or sIrer remedy. or antdote them, was never IounG. u IS strengthening, and will remove H cilrO- mic diseases of the bones and oints affected by other maladles, or by improper treatment in the use of mer. cury or minerals It is superior and unrivaed ar
 cie m hyer atiecons or of any vital organs, partcu larly the lungs and kidneys. .a. .,t ?, . %,
 9th. Dr. Els Streng gthenng Plaster for sore chests weak pack or stomach, liver or lung complaints rheu- matic affections. sprains, &c. &c It Is of the most pseasant aud desirable applications, neither rolls with directions. " ...-
 7.h. Dr. E,s Ca'arrh S"u6, very powerful in its ef tecs without producing sneezng. lt will not 20 into the throat but promotes the necessary discharge of tne nnc,s through the nostrlsby persevering its use. It wIll effect slow but certain cure.
 9th: Dr. F's Eye Water, excellent and harmless, supenor to any preparation of the kind. In chronic weakness ot the eyes, it is found great comfort, and housands have been cured by it. In sudden colds or lntiammation of the eye. it will give quick recovery
 9th. Dr. Els Ear Ache Oa, to remove periodical deafness and ohsrnctions, although of years stand lng, and chronic. It IS soothing, and sofens the ear 1t couded with wax; it will prevent the gathering of ulcers heal them up, and instantly remove the acute pains. .u. .r..t. ..,. -,
 10th. Dr. Els Nipple Salpc, for sore nipples. caked mlIk, or niiamed breasts. superior to any, and of afflicted mothers and nurses. IL also prevents such diseases. by a timely application of it. The use ot it VII prevent and cure the sore mouth of the infant.