Litchfield enquirer., 1840-10-22
A Sincere and Positive Interest
 Real Guide to Health.

TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE
 Real Guide to Health.
 WNR. FONTAANE of N. York, bees leave 10 N y present 10 the public the following MEDICINES, scientifically prepared. harmless, and certain in uen divduals of their merits or efficacy, which gene rally forged, unworthy, cOrrnptly obiained tut 70 the public and tie afflicted is left the test Ot Iher VT tues and effects. As sure guarantee, however, .; ganst mpOsrion be it known that they are prepared from the scientific recipes of the well known Doctor FoNTAINE, formerly of New-Haven, Conn, so lustIy celebrated throughout the States Of New-f oT tenn' sylvania, and Massachusetts. Without exception, there not village town in the state of COnnectl- cut, but in which individuals may be found, who
 w.ud freely give certificates not only of the personal
 worth, sil and wonderful success of the Doctor, but
 that him, invalids they owe the preservation ot rheIr lives. For r.any years the sale of these Medi- cines was limited isa city oi New-tlayen, where of the Doctor himsefand the yearly income of S2OoO which he has derived from this limited sale, show
 whetfer they are deserving of patronaee;g c. .!:
 Now that full confdence placed m @ .helr e@mcac @ ,
 his prescriptions will no longer be injured by ignorant physicians. imposed upon by qnacks and quack med
 cines, puad up by lnslnnat,ons ana hatssy' St tne
 expense of the pockets and the heaith The Doctor
 wishes however caution still further the sceptIca
 or incredulous in dopht which may arise from the aforesaid by leaving him to inquire more into me par tculars and facts, than mere words, before usng ms prescriptions, and medicines. .gsr-, H,t '.n.t,
 Dr. Fontaine is so much opposed to quackcry and imposition, that he will always protest mantnly against such pretended medicines and piiI-rnakers, which only by mpostors and their dupes are claimed as an infable and radical cure o all dlseases-ther absurd foolish, and deceitfnl doctrine being based on
 the admission, that instead of asserting the dogma that innnmenble diseases are the primary and sole of the deranged system, md impurlty ef the hlood they wckedy that all sickness and mai
 ndies spring only from such an impurty !whichr it we conld one momen, even admit, we should find, at last that such preicnded divine universal pill or mix ture cannot agree with all persons; who require diff teren according to the strength and nature of their constitutions. ...
 A single word of Recommendation, if Dr. Fontaine deserves it. He was born in Paris, of Italian parents; Fontnne,* of Florence, dtaly) who was well known, and whose memory is respected, by all medical men ,hroughout the world From this immortal man, he reer He was educated in Italy, France, and Germa- n.y. and graduated in their principal Unyersi:ies-ha- wing been regular and skilfu practitioner in those countries for l2 Since then compelled by pc ltical opinions to leave Xpectedy and suddenly, his native home, property and alI he arrived on this side the A antc, and was we! e!comed in New-Haven; being at first recognized and reeommended as such by the peculiar friend of his family, Dr. SpurZheim, the immortal Phrenoogst, since decenset He has since then, by assiGuity and unparalleled sucress. gained the public confidence as citizen and skilltnf physicinn through all the States notwithstanding the great exerons, opposition envy, and enlousy, o is professional brethren-as he, being at variance with
 their practice and judgment, has drawn upon limsef by hi$ ancient method, their warfare of calumny, slander, and contemp. 9t doctrine 5es -a-.as
 French Prescriptions, ,ciihont the Doesor. ..s
 The following Medicines scientific compounds, of Vegetable principles it heinz contrary 10 his gene ra theory of 20 years successful and extensive prac trC, to make use of any mercurial preparniOns.- They are not deieterons or narcotic, and are consd- tied by their peculiar effects. n. ..r'. ' l
 1st. Dr. Els Family Pius, superior, mild physic, homogeneous to all diseases, constitutions, and ages. There is in them peculiar and admra bic new quai- lS. do not gripc, or disress and instead of weakening, they mpart new vigor and strength to the system create a good appetite, and wholesome digeston.- They gradually cleanse the bood and give regular evacuatons to the cosve, and certain relief in all cases where other medicines fail. In dyspepsia. bilious habits liver infections fever and ague, nervous complaints, sick headache, general Arrangement of the vital system, &c. &c, these invaluable pills will be- very useful as in all preliminary diseases, and in all cases certain cure will be anticipated by them. They are the most safe mild, and sure catharric in all acute diseases and levers. .... ..:....,..
 2d Dr. Els Female Medicines, for ladies afflicted with colds whatever irreguari,y or Instructions, in in aH cases 10 have the desired effect It will effect a change in few days. from their ntflict- state. Dizziness, side stomach. and head ache will be removed, tosether with every obstruction. For see printed directions. 3d. Dr. F's Worm Powders, n certain cure, highly in repe, and universally used not only for its virtne in expelling them and destroying their seeds, but in prerenting er creation. 1ftaken occasionally gives a healthy ana vigorous acton 10 the ahmentary or gnns l. is a spec fc nn,idoe for pin-worms and their species, which afict all ages, but especially children. They partake of no caomel or inercurial eeterious substances, such Caro- lima Pink, which often causes secondary serious dis cases convulsonS, and death. This powder, will not only prove harmless in the absence of worms, | but will effectuav relieve the sufferer from all other diseases, arising from foul stomach, by thoroughly
 4;h D.. F's Congh Drops-No preparation of opii- opii to any--sure of curing common cough or cold in or 3days-and will relieve, if not radical !y cure the consumption having all the properties of and abate nhammatons, pulmonary fe vers, Sgc. <. -. ..l .,l.. .. ... ..,,l, aT
 5,h Dr. F's Rheun,aiic Su1re. for all kinds of in- fiamnatory, nervous or chronic rheuma tism A bet- found. It IS strengthening, and will remove all chro nic diseases of the bones and joints affected by other maadies or by imprnper treatment in the use of ner curry or nneTnls. 1t is superior and -unrivaled tcle in liver affections, of any vital ans, parcu larly the lungs and kidneys. "" l5"
 9th. Dr Els S're"g'he"ing Plaster for sore chests, ma,ic affections, sprains, sc. &c It is one of the
 most pleasant and desirable applications, it neither causes itching or eruptiOns. It s hstiHg- Sold jn rolls with directions. ,-- .,- ..,. ,.. ... ,.t,q
 7ih Dr. Els Catarra Snxf. very powerful in it's ef. fleets without producing sneeEng It will go into the throat but promotes the necessary discharge of the mucus through the nos,rils-by pesevcrng in its use, will etIecta slow hut certain cure. . d,}
 6,h Dr. Els Eye Waier excellent and harmless, l superior to any preparation of the kind. In chronic weakness of the eyes, tt is found great comfort and .housand have been cured by it. In sudden colds and effectlaly check the ovesflowing oftenrs' s"H
 9fh Dr. Els Ear Arhe Ol, Co remove peTiodieall deafness and Instructions, although of years stand ing; and chronic It IS soothing. and sotens the ear if clonded with wax; 1t will prevent the gathering of ncers. heal them up and instantly remove the acute
 io'h Dr. F.. Nglp'1e salse, for sor. nipples, caked