Litchfield enquirer., 1840-09-17
A Sincere and Positive Interest
Real Guide to Health.
TO THE PUBLIcs A

Real Guide to S6ealths
 nR. FONTAlNE E of N. York, begs leave to J y present the public the following MEDICINES, scientifically prepared harmless, and certain in their peculiar effects. They bring not certificates from n- dividuas of their merits efficacy which are gene rally forged, unworthy, or corrupty obtained, but to the public and the afflicted is left the test Ot Ieir vlr tues and effects. As n sure guarantee, however, a. galns imposition, be it known that they are prepared from the scientific recipes Of the well known Doctor FoNTAINE, formerly of New Haven, Conn, so lusty celebrated throughout the States ol New fork Penn sylvania, and Massachusetts. Without exception, there IS village town in the state ut ConnCc cut, but in which individuals may be found, who would freely give certificates not only o The personal worth, skill, and wonderful success of the Doctor but that 10 him, nvalids, they owe the preservation of thcir lives. For years the sale nt these Med- cnes was limited to the city of New-llaven, where they prepared under the direct supcrintendence of ihe Doctor hinseI-and the yearly income of S2oO0 which he has derived from this limited sale, show whether they are deserving of patronage.
 Now that tull confidence IS placed m their efficacy by such nndspued testimony at home, those that try his prescriptions will no logger be nInred by ignorant physicians, imposed upon by qnacks and qnack med ices, puffed up by inalnuaOns and hatlery, at the expense of the pockets and the health. The Doctor wishes however, caution still further the sceptca or ncreduous in any doubt whlch may arise from the aforesaid by leaving him 10 inquire more int" ihe par iicuars and facts, than words, before using his prescriptions. and medicines.
 Dr. FontaIne IS so much opposed to qdackery and { imposition, that he will always protest nanfuNy against such preended medicines and pllf-makers, which only by mp'stors and their dnpes are claimed as ar nallibe and radical of all diseases-theIr absurd, foolish, and decetul doctrine being based on the admission that, instead of asserting the dogma that innnmerable diseases are the primary and sole causes of the deranged system, and Impurltv of the blood, they vic kedly assert that all sickness and nal adies spring only from such an impnriry !-whlci fl could one moment even admit, we sOn!d md, al as that such preicnded dIvne universal pil' or iniA- ture, cannot with all persons who require d't- terent treatment according o the strength and nature of their constitutions
 # If deserves il. He born in Paris, of Italian parents; he is the only living relation and nephew, of Felix Fonaine,* of Florence, (ltay,O who sweil known, and whose memory is respected, by all medical men throughout the world. From this immortal man, he received in his youth rhe rIdments of his future ca reer. He was educated in Italy, France, and Gernla- ny, and graduated in their principal Unlversl lesa- wing been regular and skllul practitioner m those countries for l2 years Since then, compelled by pc
 ,cal opinions to leave, unexpectedly aud suddenly, his native home, property, and all, he arrived on thls side the Atlantic. and was welcomed in New-llaven; being at first recognized and recommended as such by the pc culiar friend of his family, Dr. Spurzhe i'm, the immortal Phrenologst, since deceased. He has since then, by assduity and unparalleled success, gained the public confidence citizen and sklul physician, through all the States, notwthsanding the great eSeriOns opposlton envy, and jealousy, ot hs professional brehren-as he, being at variance with their practice and judgment, has drawn upon himself, by his ancient method. their warfare of ca!umny, S'a"der' and contempt fi Fontens. ate1r,"e'
 French Prrescipiiors, uitkoui He Doctor.
 The following Medicines are scientific compounds, of Vegetable principles, it being contrary 10 lIs gene ra theory O 70 years successful and eXtcnslve prac- tlce, to make use ot any mercnral preparahons:- They not deieerous or narcotic, and are consld- cred certain m their virtues, as IS positively guaran-
 tied by their peculiar effects.
 1st. Dr. Els Family PIls, superior, mild physic, homogeneous to all diseases, constitutions and ages There is in them peculiar and admirable new quall- ty, never so far found in any other physIc s they do not gripe, dlstress and, instead ot weakening, they impart new vlgor and strength 10 the system create good appetite, and Wholes"me d,ges"ni;- ;. evacuations to the costive, and certain reet m all cases where other medicines fail. In dyspepsia, bilious habits, liver affections, fever and ague, complaints, sick headache. general Arrangement nt the vital system, &c. &c. these invaluable pills will be very useful. as in all preliminary diseases, and in all cases certain will be anticipated by them. They the moss safe, mild, and calhartic in all acute diseases and levers.
 2d. Dr. Els Female Medicines, for ladies afflicted with cOlds whatever rregularliy instructions m their periods-smperor any thing of the kind. and warranted m dt cases to have the desired effect II will effect change in few days, from their htfilc- ing, cadaverous and bloated appearance. to heally srate. Dizziness, side stomach, and head ache, will be removed, together with every obstruction. For particulars. see printed directions.
 3d. Dr. Els Worm POWders, q certain cure, highly in repute, and universally used, only for it's virtue in expelling then- and destroying their seeds, but in precenting eir creation. Iftaken occasionally gives gans IL IS specific antidote for pin-worms and their species, which affct all ages. but especially children. They partake of no cnlOlnel or lnercural preparations, deleterious substances, sIC us Caro- lima Pink, which often causes secondary ons dis eases convusions. and death. This powder will not only prove blrmless in the absence O worms, but will efiecruay relieve the sufferer from all other diseases. arising from foul stomach, by thoroughly cleansing it.
 4;h Dr. Els CougA Drops-No preparation of nr um-superor to any-s,trc uf curing n common cough or cold in or 3days-and will relieve, ifno radica ly cure the consumption having all the properties of healing and srengthenin9 the lungs It will prevent lrrlatlons, and abaie iniammations, pulmonary fe- vers, &c.
 5h. Dr.. Els Rheumatic Sulve, for all kinds of in- fammatory, nervous or chronic rheumatism. A bet ter or surer remedy, antdote to them, was never found. It is strengthening, and will remove all chro nlc diseases ot the bones and joints affected by other maadies, or by improper treatment in the of mer cnry or minerals. lt is superior and unrval!ed ar
 ce liver atiecons or ot any vital organs pnrticu- hrlv he lungs and kidneys.
 9th Dr. Els Strengthening Plaster. for sore chests weak back or stomach, liver lung complaints, rheu matte affections, spralns, Sc. &c. IL Is one of the most pleasant and desirable applications, as 1t neither causes itching eruptions. It is lasting Sold in rolls with directions,
 7h. Dr. Els CGtarrh SnuB very powerful in i,s rf fects without producing sneezng It will not go into the throat, but promotes the necessary discharge Of the mucus through the nosirs--by perseverng ill s use, II will effect slow hut certain
 Sh. Dr. Els Eye Wnter, excellent and harmless, superior to any preparation of the knl. In chronic weakness of the eyes, it is found great comfort aud thousands have been cured by it. In sudden colds or inflammation of the eve t will give qulck recovery, and etlecually check the overflowihg of tears.
 9lh. Dr. Els Ear Ache OH, to remove periodical deafness and instructions, although of years stand ing, and chronic It is soothing, and soi,ens the ulcers, heal them up, aud instantly remove the pains.
 10th Dr. Els Nipp1e Salre for sore nipples, caked milk, or int'amed breasts, superior [" any, and of