The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-19
My requires to BE- knorn TO Be certain of support
A general exclamation
ALBANY LOCK HOSPITAL
DIR. COOKE.

NNHE unfortunate are respectfully informed that
~ the Albany Lock Hospital, established and mo-
dellcd after the much celebrated European Lock
Hospital, has many years since been founded at Head
Quarters, No. 3 Norton street, Albany N. Y. To
those unacquanted with this institution it il nccessa-
~ mention that it has for its object the cure Of all
such diseases syphilis scrofula structures diseases
of the urethra, lumago flour albus impotcncy, dis
eases OF the womb, seminal weakness Of both sexes
nodes, carries of the bones gonorrha, gleets with all
venerial complaints, &c.
Persons ignorant Of the nature Of Disease, are not
aware that many stages mark its progress from the
commencement to its full development, originating in
most simple FORM and through neglect or iniudcious
treatment assume aggravated state Of disease,
and occasion abscsss liberation pseudo syphilis,
GER premature old age, too often ending in prosract-
ed incurabe state Of miserable existence.
This institution il under the supcrintendence and
management of Professor COOKE, M. D., D. D.,
LII d. of the city of Albany, N. " who will give
his personal attendance at the Dispcnsary attached
to the Institution at all hours to invads requiring his
| professional services. He having had much more
experience in this branch of medical practice than
usually falls to the lot of any member of the pro-
iession therefore feels such confidence of his ability
to give universal satisfaction that he oil appli
cants, none need despair Of complete recovery
The unfortunate therefore, who have suffered from,
the want of by those less experienced in
vited to visit the Hospital which only requires to be
known to be sure Of support, where the most perfect
secrecy may be depended on, and the utmost privacy
| VIII dueHu those WHO CALL ne WnOlc mousse II ex-
clusivey appropriated to the of PATIENTS who will
always be received into separate apartments and at
no time, unless at the request of the patient will a
third party be permitted to be present.
7 Professor Cooke has a number of handsomely fur
nshed private chambers, at No 33 Green street
where he will receive gentlemen who may require
medical aid. Residing himself the premises he
will thereby be enabled to dedicate than ordna
ry attention to his patients, Gentlemen will find it
both convenient, well as economical in all cases Of
disease to retire to these furnished rooms.
/ The Pectoral Essence Of Bonesef universally known
excellent cough medicine prepared at this in
stituton Its efficacy being decidedly superior to any
| specific extant is every where recommended in all
cases of coughs, colds asthma Group hopping cough
as well as in all complaints of the chest and lungs
Travellers, therefore, ministers Of the gospel
public speakers and families, should be without
their abundant supplies
/ As long Professor Cooke desires to benefit Tho
public, it is proper he should continue his advertise
ment, for the good of strangers as it is well known
people are extremely shy in speaking of cases Of
delicate nature, even where physician is prc-em
nenty successful.
Communications, post paid to the address of Pro
\ lessor COOKE, M D., d d. LII. d., Albany, N. Y.
enclosing bank note counselling fee will have
attention none others will be received )--or per
sona consultation may be had at all times as usual Al
the Dispensary, which is properly fitted up and ar
ranged with separate offices for confidential inter
views.
! sTCounseing fees and charges reasonable.
Office No. 8 Norton street-House No 80 Green
street Albany. mar If