Litchfield enquirer., 1840-08-06
A Sincere and Positive Interest
TO THE PUBLIC. AND THE
Real Guide to Health.


 fHNR. FONTAlNE of N. York, begs leave to E y present to the public the following MEDICINES scientifically prepared harmless, and certain in their peculiar effects They bring not certificates from in dvlduas of theirmerts efficacy. which are geRe- rally forged, unworthy, cOrTupty obtained, bat to the public and he afflicted is left the Uf their vr- 1 tues and effects. As sure guarantee, however a. gams imposition, be II known that they are prepared from the scientific recipes of the well known Doctor FoNTAINE, formerly of New Haven CoRH., so justly celebrated thr"G9hont the States of New-York, Penn svlvania, and Massachusetts. Without exception, there Is not village in the state of Connccti- cut, but m which individuals may be found, who would freely give certificates only of the personal worth, skill, and wonderful success of the Doctor, but that to him. as nvads they the preservation of rheir llves For many years the sale of these Medi- cnes was limited to the city of New-tlavcn, where they were prepared under the direct snpernrendence 'h the Doctor hlmse-and the yearly income of 5000 which he has derived rum :hs 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 rs prescriptions will no longer be inj jured by ignorant physicians. imposed upon by qnacks and quack med Icnes, putted up by nsnuatlons and Hatery, at the expense Of the pockets and the health. The Doctor wishes, however, 10 caution still further the scepcal or lncretuous m any doubt whc may arise from the aforesaid, by leaving him to inquire into ihe par ticuarS and facts, than words, before using his prescriptions, and medicines.
 Dr. Fontane Is so much opposed to quackery and imposition, that he will always protest manfully against such pretended medicines and pi-makers, which only by mpostnrs and their dupes claimed as an nalthe and radical cure of all diseases-ther absurd Oosh and deceittul doctrine heinz based on the a::.nssion that instead of asserting the dogma that nnumerahlc diseases the primary and sole causes of the deranged system, and inpurty of the bood they wickedly assert that all sickness and mal ades spring only from such inipurty (which, if we could one moment even admit, should find, Rt last, that such preiended divine universal pill mix ture agree with all persons; who require diff terent treatment, according the strene and Of their constitutions
 A single word of recomme ndalion, if Dr.. Fanaine deserves it. He was born in Paris of Italian parents; he is the only living relation and nephew of Felix Fontane," of Florence, ClravD who was we'll known, and whose memory IS respected bv 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- n.y. and graduated in their principal Universi ies-ha. wing been regular and skful practitioner in those countries for l2 years Since then, compelled by po- htical opinions to leave, unexpectedly and suddenly, hls nanve home, property, and all. he arrived on ths side the Atlantic, and was welcomed in New-Haven; being at first recognized and recommended as such by the pc cullar friend of his family, Dr. Spurzhe i'm, the immortal Phrenologst, since deceased; He has since then, by assiduity and unparalleled success, gained the public confidence a citizen and skful physician, through all the States notwhstan nding the grea, exertions ppositlon envy, and aIousy Of hs 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 con'emp: 1f doctrine
 French Prescriptions, sithoMt the Doctor. The following Medicines scientific compounds, ot Vegetable principles being contrary to hls gene ra theory o 70 successful and extensive prac- tee, 10 make use ot any mercunal preparauons- They not deeterlous or narcotic, and are consd- cred certain in their virtues, as Is positively guaran- I tied by their peculiar effects.
 lst. Dr. Els Famiiy Pills, superior mild physic, homogeneous O all diseases, constitutions and ages There IS in them peculiar and admirable new qua- ty, far found in any other physc It is, they do gripe, distress; and, instead of weakening they impart new vigor and strength 10 the syseni- I create good appetite, and wholesome dIgestlon- They gradually cleanse the blood, and give regular evacuatiOns the costve, and 0 certain Tehe Tn all where other medicines fail In dyspepsia, bilious habits, liver affections fever and ague. nervous | complaints, sick headache, general Arrangement ot be very useful, in all preliminary diseases, and m all cases a certain cure will be anticipated ny them
 They the most safe, mild and sure cathartlc Ill all acute diseases and levers.
 2d. Dr. Els Female Medicines, for ladies afflicted with colds whatever lregularity or obstructlons, m their periods-superor to any thing of the knd, ana will effect a change in a few days, from thelr acl-
 ing, cadaverous and bloaed appearance, to healthy state Dizziness, side. stonach and head ache, VIII 1 be removed, together with every obstruction. For particulars, see printed directions ,.,, ! 3d. Dr. Els Worm Posoders, a certai cure, highly
 in repue, and universally used. not only for its virtue in expeing them, and destroying their seeds, but III presenting Meir creation. taken occasionally gves a healthy and vigorous action to the almentury or gans l. is sPec fc antIdo,e tor p,n.worms ana l children. They partake oi no caomel or mercnrai preparations or deleerous substances, such as Caro- | na Pink, which often causes secondary senous ds, | cases, convulsioDs, and death. This powder, Will not only prove harmless Tn the absence of worms, but will eectually relieve the sufferer from all other diseases, arising from Q foul stomach, by thoroughly l cleansing it,
 4ih. Dr. Els Cough Drops.-No preparation of opi- um-superior to any-sure of curing common cough or cold in or 3days-and will relieve, # not radical. ly cure the consumption having all the properties of healing and strengthening the lungs It will prevent irritations, and abate inhammations, pulmonary fe' l vers, &c.
 5,h. D.. F's Rheumatic Salre. for all kinds of in- l hammatoTy, nervous or chronic rheumnf fisTn A ost- ter or remedy antidote to them, was never found. It IS strengthening. and will remove ai chro- diseases of the bones and points, affected by other malades or by improper treatment in the use of nler- ] cury or minerals. It is a superior and nnrVahed ar iice in liver affections of any vital organs, parcu- larly the lungs and kidneys.
 9th DT. Els Strengthening Plaster, for sore chests, weak back stomach liver or lung complaints, rheu- matc affections, sprans &c. &c. It IS one oi the most pleasant and desirable applications, as II neither causes itching or eruptlOns It IS lasting ooid iil | rolls with directions. :.
 7th Dr. Els Catarrh SnrE, very powerful in its ef- fleets without producing sneezIng l! w moi go 'nlo the throat but promotes the necessary discharge oI the mucus through the nostnls-by peTseveTng m It's 1 use, it will effect a slow but certain cure.
 Sth Dr. Els Eye WaLeT, excellent and harmless, superior to any preparation of the kind In chrome weakness of inc eyes, it Is found great comfort and thousands have been cured by it, In sudden colds or inflammation of the eye, It wIl! give qulck recovery and ehectually check the overllOwihg Ot tears . l 9th. Dr. Els Ear Ache Oil, 10 remove periodical deafness and Instructions, although of years stand
 ing and chronic 1t is soothing. and soiIens the ear if clouded with wax; it will prevent the gathering of ulcers. heal them up and instantly remove Ihe aeu'e pains. , |,
 lO,h. Dr. Els Nipple Salre for sore nipples, caked | milk or inflamed breasts, superior 10 any, and ot ] great comfort. It is recommended very highly by ! l.. Hka