Litchfield enquirer., 1840-09-03
A Sincere and Positive Interest
TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE Real GSuide to Health

Real C&uide to Health. 1NR. FONTAlNE of N York, begs leave to U y present to the public the following MEDICINES, peculiar effects They bring not certificates from n' dlylduals of their merits or efficacy. winch are gene rally forged, unworthy, or corruptly obtained 9ut 10 the public and the afflicted is left the test Ot lher W.T. tues and effects. As a sure guarantee, however, o. gaInst imposition, be known that they are pTePaLed from the scientific recipes of the well known Doctor celebrated throughout the States of NewYosk, Penn sylvania, and Massachusetts. Without exception, there is not village town in the state o ConnecN- cut, but in which individuals may be found, who would freely give certificates not only of the persona! worth, skill and wonderful success Of the Doctor, Out that him. nvalids, they owe the preservation ot cnes was limited to inc city of New-Elayen, where they were prepared under the direct euperlntendemce of the Doctor himselfand the yearly income o $2OOo which he has derived from this limited sae' show whether they are deserving of patronage.
 Now that full confidence is placed In tclr eihcacy by such nndispned testimony Ut home those that ny his prescriptions will no longer be injured by lgnoran physicians imposed upon by quacks and quack med lcines puffed np hy insinnaoDs and tlattery nj the expense of the pockets and the health. The Doctor wishes, however, to caution still further the fcepicaI or in any doubt which mny arse from the aforesad by leaving him to inquire more into me par
 culars and facts than mere words, before using his prescriptions. and medicines. Dr. Fontaine is so much oppaEed to qnackery ana imposition that he will always protest ,manfuiy against such pretended medicines and pill-makers. which only by impostors and their d9pes are claimed absurd foolish, and deceitfu doctrine being based on 1 the admission, that instead of asserting the dogma that lnDnmerabIe diseases are the primary and sole causes of the deranged system, and impurity of the blood, they wickedly that all sickness and mal adies spring only from such an impurity (which, if | we could one moment even admit we should find al last, that such prelended divine universal pill, mx ture cannot agree with all pereOns; who require diff treatment according to tho strength and nnture ! of their constitutions ...'' " L 1 .o.,n .c D. deserves it. He born in Paris of Italian parents he IS the only living relation and nephew df Felix Fontaine,* of Florence, (lalvD who was well knOwn throughout the world. From this immortal man, he received in his youth the rudments of his future ca reer He was educated in Italy. France, and Germa wing been regular and skilful practitioner in those countries for 12 years Since then, compelled by po-
 ucai opinions to leave, unexpectedly and suddenly, side the Atlantic, and wSs welcomed " @ in New New being at first recognized and recommended ns such by the peculiar friend of his family, Dr. Spurzheim, since then, by assduity and unparalleled snccess. gained the public confidence citizen and skillful physcian through all the States notwithstanding the great exerons. opposition enyy and jealousy, of hs theIr practice and judgment has dra upon himself by hls ancient method, their warfare of calumny, '''nde'' and 'on'emp. .fo1Psna' fi dSs1ine' a....
 French Prescriptions ,,ithout the Doctor. the following Medicines are scientific compounds, of Vegetable principles, being contrary his Rene raj theory of 70 years successful and extensive prac tlGe' to make use of any mercurial preparations.- They are not deieterieus or narcotic, and consd cred certain m their virtues, is positively guaran- tied by their peculiar effects. -
 lst. Dr. Els Fansily PiLls superior mild physc, Homogeneous to all diseases, constitutions, and ages. There IS in them peculiar and admirable quaIi- ty' never so far found in any other physic. It s they do not grpe, or distress; and instead of weakening tney impart new vgor and strength 10 the system- create sI good appetite. and wholesome digestion They gradually cleanse the blood and give regular evacuatlOns to the costive, and certain reef in all cases where other medicines fail. In dyspepsia, bilious habits, liver affections fever and age nervous complaints, sick headnche, general derangement of the vital system, &c. &c., these invaluable pills will De very useful, as in all preliminary diseases, and in aii cases certain cure will he anticipated by them. Lhey are the most snfc, mlid and sure cathartc in all acute diseases and fevers
 "a. Dr. Els Femaie Medicines, for ladies inflicted with colds or whatever rregularty Instructions nelr pen9ds-snperor to any thing of the kind. and will effect change in few days from telr aff1ic- ing, cadaverous and bloated appearance to a healthy state. sta Dizziness. side, stomach, and head ache. will particulars, see printed directions.
 Sd. Dr. F's Worm Poscders, a certain curc highly m repute and universally used, only for it's virtue in expeing them, and destroying their seeds, but in preUe"ttng their creation aken occasionally gives a healthy and vigorous action to the ameniary ar. gans. N IS specific antidoie for pin-wornis and
 
 children: They partake of no calome or n,ercuria preparations or deleerous substances such as Caro- lna Pink, which often causes secondary serious dis eases, convulsions, and death. This powder, will not only prove harmless in the absence ot worms but VIII eectuaily relieve the sufferer from all other diseases arsng from foul stomach, by thoroughly cleansing it. ,' v Y T'0eT'
 4'h. Dr. Els Comgh Drops.-No preparation of opi. um-euperior to any-sure of curing common cough or cold n n. or sdays-and will reheve, fnoI radical: " cure the consumption having all the properties of healing and strengthening the lungs. It will prevent lrrltatIons and abate infamnations, pulmonary fe. vers, &c.
 9th. Dr. Els Rheumatic Salre, for all kinds of in. hammatory, nervous or chronic rheuma tisn. A bet. ter or surer remedy, antidote to them was never fcund. 1t IS strengthening, and will remove all chro
 me oseases or the bones and points, affected by other malaues or oy improper treatment in the use of Mer- cury or minerals 1t IS superior and unrlvaed ar-
 ce Tn liver affections, of any vital organs, par,icu- lary the lungs and kidneys. VI
 6lh Dr. Els Strengthening Plds'er, for sore chests, weak back or stomach, liver lung complaints rheu- matic affections, sprainS, &c &c lt Is one Ot the most pleasant and desirable applications, as 1t neither causes itching or erupOns. 1t is lasting. Sold m rolls with directions,
 7th. Dr. F's Catarr1 SnuG, very powerful in i.s c iects without producing sneezing. ls will not go into the throat but promotes the necessary dlscharge of the mucus through the nostrls-by perseverng Tn it's use. It w,ll effect a slow but certain cure. "
 Sth. Dr. F.'s Eye WGter, excellent and harmless supenor to any preparation of the kind. In chronic weakness of the eyes, it is found great comfort, and thousands have been cured by it. In sudden colds or lnilammation of the eye, will give quick recovery, and effectually check the overtowihg vf tears.
 9th. Dr. Els Ear Ache Ol ,o remove periodicnl deafness and obsructions, although O years' ssan- ing: ana chrome. 1t IS soothing, and sOens the ear clouded with wax; II will prevent the gathering oi ulcers' heal them up. and instantly remove the acute pains. oi ~. ..'ir e v f0.r s,lu'.0 - -I-DG
 10th. Dr, Els Nipple Salre, for sore nipples. caked MuK, or innamed breasts, superior to any, and ot