Litchfield enquirer., 1840-07-23
A Sincere and Positive Interest
TO THE PUBLIC, AND THE Rea1 G%uide to Health

scientifically prepared, harEQess' anu 'an & m % ; peculiar effects They bring not certificates from ln- dvduas of their merits or efficacy which are geneL ally forged, unworthy, or corTup'ly oO.aneu; ou. S 1 the public and the afflicted IS lett the test o1 1ne tues and effects. As sure guarantee however against imposition, be it known that they are prePS[ ed from the scientific recipes ot the well known D, Fontaine, formerly of NeW Haven; . LonN W so nn. syvania, and Massachusetts. Without excepnon' there is not a village town m the state or CohneI. icut, but in which individuals may De iound, wnJ would freely give certificates not only ot tue persOna worth skill and wonderful success of the Dr. hut mat to him. as invalids they the preservation o thelr lives. For many years the sale 1t these nleu'c%nes % was limited to the city of New HaVen, where they were prepared under the direct superntendence& & 0i the Dr. himself--and the yearly income ot ~I,ooo which he has derived from this Limited sale' sho" whether they are deserving of patronage:
 Now that full confidence is placed Tn thelr ehcacy by such undspued testimony at home, those that try his prescriptions will no longer be injured oy ignorant physicians, imposed upon by quacks ana quacK niea- cines unified up by nsinuatons and tattery, at the expense of their pockets and health. ne Doelol wishes however, to caution still further the sceptcal aforesaid by leaving him to inquire more into the par tcuIars and facls than mere words, before using ms prescriptions, and medicines :,
 Dr. Fnntaine is SO much opposed to quackery and imposition that he will always protest maniu!ly against such pretended medicines and piii-maKers, which only by mpostors and their dupes are claimed nfnllile and radica! cure oi all GIT the admission, that instead Ot asserting the dogma ha, innumerabfe diseases, are the primary ana soe causes of the deranged system ana ihlpur'ty 3' me bood they wickedly assert that all sickness and maj adies spring only from such an lmpurty winch IT we could one moment even admit, we should hnd at last thai such preended divine universal p'Il or mix ure cannot agree with all persons; who require dit erent treatment according to the strength and nature of their constitutions. ..1
 A single word of recommendation, if pr. Fonta'ne deserves it. He was born in Paris, of Italian parents he is the only living rel lation and nephew of Fehx Fontaine* of Florence (ltaly) 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 rudnents ohls future career He was educated in Italy, France, and Germany' and graduated in their pri ncipal Universities been regular and skul practitioner n those coun. tries for l2 years Since then, compelled by political opinions to leave unexpectedly and suddenly, ms na- tive home property, and a he arrived on thus side of the Atlantic and was welcomed m New tlavenLpe. M inc at first recognized and recommended as such by the peculiar friend of his family, Dr. SpHrzheim' me immortal Phrenologst: since decessed He has s!nce then. by assiduty and unparalleled success galned the public confidence citizen and skt1l physi- can through all the States, notwithstanding the great exertons opposition, envy and jealousy, o ms pr0ies- siona brethrenas he, being at yarance w.h their e his ancient method thelr warfare ot caiumhy' san der, and contempt of d8ctrne: %sn,ne,
 FRENCH PRESCRIPTIONS WITHOUT THE DOCTOR The following medicines are scientific compounds of Vegetable principles, it being contrary to !s gene ra theory of 20 years successful ana extensive prac-
 
 They not deeterious or narcotic. and are consld- cred certain in their virtues, is positively guaran'
 tied by he'E PeGFaE F5s sf1sGts P suneror mild phvsic homogeneous to all dseases constitntl@nss ana ages There is in them peculiar and ndnlra6le new 9uah tv, never far found in any other physlc It IS; they do not gripe or distress; and instead of weak enng, they impart vgor and strength to the sys tem-create good appetite and wholesome digestlon They gradually cleanse the blood, and give regular evacuaons to the costive, and certain reliefn all cases where other medicines tal. In dyspepsia bilious habits, liver affections, fever and ague, ner vous complaints; sick headachs' general gr oeTTanse pills will be very useful, as in all preliminary diseas es, and in all cases certain cure will 6e anticipated Sy in erd
 2d Dr. Els Female medicines, for ladies afflicted with colds or whatever rregularty obstructions, in their periods-superor to any thing of the kind, and will effect change in few days, from their atf1ct ing cadaverous. and boated appearance, 10 healthy state. Dizziness, side, stomach, and headache, will be removed together with every obstruction. For particulars see printed directions.
 3d. Dr. Els Worm PoWders, a certain cure, highly in repu and universally ased no, only tor it's t virtue presenting their creation If taken occasionally gives a healthy and vigorous action to the amentary or. their species. which aflict all ages, but especially children. They partake of no caomel or mercurial preparations. deeteriows substances. such as Caro- lima Pink, which often causes secorary ssrous dis dis
 
 not only prove harm ess in the absence of worms but will eifecually relieve the sufferer from all other diseases, arising from foul stomach by thoroughly
 4th. Ds. Els Cough Drops.-No preparation of op- um-superior to any-sure of curing common cough or cold in or days-and will relieve, If not radical y cure the consumption; having all the properties ot healing and strengthening the lungs. 1t will prevent rritations, and abate inAammations, pulmonary fe- vers &Lc.
 5,h. Dr. Els Rheumatic Solrr, for all kinds of in. ffammaiory, nervous chronic Rheumatism. A bet ter or surer remedy, antidoe to them, was never nic diseases of the bones and oin,s affected by other maadies, by improper treatment in the use of mer. cury or minerals. It is superior and unrivaled ar- tcle in liver affections of any vital organs parc-
 9th. Dr. Fs Strengthening Plaster, for sore chests weak back stomach, liver or lung complaints, rheu. matic affections, sprans, &c. &c. It IS one of Ee most pleasant and desirable applications, it nei. ther causes itching erap,ions. It IS lasting Sold l in rolls with directions. r
 7,h. Dr. Els CataryA Snuf very powerful in its ef. fecs, without producing sneezng. It will not go into the throat, but promotes the necessary discharge of the through the nostnls-by persevering tn it's | use, it will effect slow but certain cure.
 9th. Dr. Els Eye Water, excellent and harmless, ,su- perior to any preparation of the kind. In chronic weakness of the eyes, is found comfort, and thousands have been cured by it. In sudden colds inflammation of the eye, 1t will give quick recovery, l Eth. Dr. Els Ear Ache OI, to remove periodical deafness and Instructions, although of years stand ing and chronic It is soolbing and sottens the ear fl clouded with wax; will prevent the gathering of ulcers, heal them up and instantly remove the pains.
 10th. Dr. Els Nipple Sairs, for sore nipples. caked milk, inf1amed breasts, superior tO any, and of | great comfort. It is recommended very highly by afflicted mothers and nurses IL also prevents such diseases, by timely application oft The use of il n md Rurof fhss nl0n Inf