Southern shield., 1840-07-31

matic Pains, Tetters, Elup-
 tons, Chilblains, Whitlows,
 Biles, Piles, Corns, and
 external diseases gene
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 PREPARED BY THE PATENTEE WILLIAM " GRAY of Richmond Fa Sold Wholesale, and Retail by w yyaHsa essEsIas z essEss Is sss :gss .ss .Ess !gIA gs O.
 Helene, Arks.
 GENERAL AGENTS
 NM ODE OF APPLICATION.--TIIE IYM- Happy success which has attended this OINTMENT, especially under my mode ofapplicaton, induces me to recommend the use oft on the soft oll-cloth, accompanying each box. lmay be scraped quite clean with knife, after holding 1t the fire and fresh ointment spread thereon, that piece will answer for several dressings; doing which observe the following general rules:-Do no use water or lint-do not bandage tightly-patence, perseverance, and great regularity in the dressings are essential to success. The Ointment may also be applied on an old piece of silk in the same manner.
 The plaster mus, be spread thin, and large enough to both the wound and inflammation around it.
 SCALD HEAD-lfthe head is too sore to be shaved with razor cut the hair off quite close with scissors Then make the ointment warm, and rub it the head with finger; which, draw a cap made of old silk, or the oil-coth. When the cap is removed pour oil on the head for the purpose ofsoftenne the ointment, then with pocket knife scrape it off clean. Also clean the cap-then repeat the ointment After the head becomes sufficiently healed shave the hair entirely of Apply the ointment daily until all inflammation and soreness IS removed, when the skin of the head will be white and soft Then soften the ointment on the head with sweet oil and remove il with fine comb. after the is made
 CoRNs.-Cut the Corn down to the quick and ap- ply the ointment piece of silk As the corn grows out, continue to cut il away, and repeat the ointm ent two or three times q week, until il is con- pletely removed.
 For an ulcer, tulnour, burn or eruption that dis charges freely apply the ointment once in twenty four hours but 1t is frequently necessary in such cases to remove the plaster in the of the day and wipe of the matter drawn the surface by the active operation of the ointment for which purpose soft dry linen or cotton rag must be used; taking care not to water about q sore in any manner that it may be kept regularly under the influence of the ointment The discharges ofmatter from a cor rupt sore oflong standing generally dark at first and in of this kind, it may be proper to apply the ointment twice day, say morning and night Tn order to expedlate the work of cleaning well to subdue inflammation and prevent mortifi- cation. When the affected part Is entirely drained disposition heal is generally manifested by dis charge of white healthy matter, the edges becoming fiat and white. and the centre filling up with small red pimpes of sound flesh. In this of the sore apply the ointment only in forty-eight hours and cleanse but in twentyfour above direct ed In unlers, produced by mercury, the Sarsapary drink should also be used.
 Fer inflammations, fresh wounds swellings sprans or bruises in twenty four hours IS often enough to apply the ointment
 If applied to the sore breast Of female, il can be rendered more mild, if necessary, by spreading e small quantity ofmutton tallow each plaster, and mixing It well bY heating.
 In long standing and deeply corrupt sores | par ticuary recommend that the pasers be spread iargv enough to cover the whole indamed part in fact, -lo tho. Iar. d. then wrap the in ointment from the knee the foot, until all inflammation Is subdued; and should modification be apprehended let the plasters be made warm, in order that they may bc rendered more ac- tive and powerful
 In the bite of snake, this course IS strenuouslv urged, taking care in the first scarity the flesh around the part bitten The spider bite, if not early treated will extend to the bone from core, and sometimes produce deep alteration. For soreness about the breast probuced by cold or cramp-colic0 apply plaster large enough to cover the whole chest
 FOR PILES.-Take a bit of sperm candle, one inch long, and make it full of small grooves, and fill them with the ointment, then introduce up the fun danent, and let il remain there until evacuation then repeat 1t until IS effected.
 This ointment makes an excellent dressing to fol low blister, order to produce free suppui ation and thereby effecually relieve the part affected with pain, particularly in cases of peurisy
 Some cases ofthe ulcer and scrofuous tumour will require the ointment for months, perhaps, before a thorough cleansing be effected therefore patience and perseverance must be exercised with great regu larlty Tn the dressings, while strict attention should be paid to diet in order to preven, the system from becoming gross.
 In early stages of in1ommatory rheumatism and about the breast produced by cold or colc from our own experience, this ointment stands unr- vailed. lt IS soothing, yet stimulating that in the course of two or three hours, the system is thrown into gentle precipitation and all pain soreness is rapidly removed
 In fresh wounds, the flesh being sound healing soon takes place, after the fthe ointment
 In tEe bites of dog, snake and spider have am pie evidence oft efficacy.
 For risings on the hand or fingers and sores about the faces of children, as well as chopped hands and lips the ointment will be fround most excellent remedy. It may be simply applied on children by touching slightly about the sores with one finger, or spread on old pieces of silk
 No injury, whatever, can arise from the use of the ointment, nor to infant even, 1t is of the most innocent remedies ever applied to the human systenn all the materials being of the pure and wholesome character; consequently, there can be no liability to cold at any season
 In most of the diseases for which the ointment has been recommended its virtue has been fully tested by WILLIAM w. GRAY.
 Wm II. Threlkeld X Co.,. at this place, have now on hand, and will keep con stantly large quantity of inc above med icine at their Drug Store, second door above this office
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