The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-30
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
HOUCHf PAN

A STRATAGEN.-1he principal proprietor Of one of
The most extensive Of the patent MEDICINE manuiactO-
res Is now in this city, and has been here for week
or two, heeve for the purpose of institung prose-
cutions against OF the smaller dealers, who il is
alleged have infnnged up-n the patent right owned by
the former In pursuance OF his design, this person
(MT. HOuck, inventor OF 'Houck's Panacea, ~ entered
suit before the United States authorities, VINO, OF
course, alone have cogZance of the infringement of
patents, and the Deputy Marshal of this district, Mr.
Thomas O'NellI, charged with the serving of the
wits consequent upon process of law. He called
several times at the establishment of one Of the prose-
cuted Seders, anc invariably received for answer from
one OF the apprentices expressing desire the
proprietor, that he ''not in town.; Believing that
this was not the case, and that the veHder in the elias
steal Language on the age, smell rat he fr1end
OF his 10 buy some pills This TO the drugce-
~, and made inquiry as 10 their price 10y the goss which
inquiry, being made in pretty losd tone OF voice,
brought Out from snug back room, all smiles, the pro-
prletOr. He inquired what quantity the geRucman
wanted. The - gentleman" was chewing, and sought
the door o. avoid the spittle in his mouth. This
he cone Tted signal 10 the awaiting Deputy Marshal,
ana So without more ado, he stepped in and secured
his tel
"a ~ AMPS PANAUF1A FOR THE CURE OF
- SCROFCLA, eT Kings Il, Rheumatism, Ulcer
aed Sores, Syphilis, and the Isl of painful and hitheT
10 incurab,c affections resulting there from; White
Swengs, Diseases of the Liver and Skin, General De
bilty &C., and all diseases arising ffon impury of the
blcoui
This medicine is particularly recommended as an al
terguVe and purifier OF the blood. Ii gives tone and
visor 10 debilItated which nYads
Its also recommended in diseases where the lungs
and breast supposed 10 be affected and also where
the constitution is broken down by the of mercury
OF quinue.
This medicine has the singular for tune-ajust tribute
10 lis great meTitof being recommended by the most
celebrated practitioners OF medicine the United States
and Eufope whereas OF the spurious mixtures
made in imitation of i has the bsast support from the
medical faculty. Tins TACT offers argument so plain
and conclusive, that il needs only be mentioned to
enforce convection. SwsiC4's Panaceais recommended
10 all those nvads for which physicians prescribe Sar
sapanIla Syrups, Extracts, &c.
Swam's fanaeea is IN round bottles, futed loRptu
dinally, with the following words blown in the glass4
'Swam's Psnacea-Philada., - having but one Iabel,
which the cork, with the signature of VIM. Swain
on il, that the cork, Clearing also upon as a seal
the impression, "Wm. Swain, ~ cannot be drawn with
out destroying the signature, wIlsut which none is
genuine. he medicine may consequently be known
to be genuine when the signature is visible; counter
cit it will be pun ished as forgery.
Prepared at SWAIMS LABORATORY, Philade
p.iia and sold by II IBERTS & ATKINSON, corner O.
Hanover anu Market streets, Balumsre.
, sea WhI. SWAIN & SON,