Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-08-24
j THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.

b THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
Improvement in whatever regards the hsppi
ness and wesate vi our race is constantly On The
march to perfection. and with each succeeding
dsy some new problem is solved, or some profound
secret revesled, having an important and direct
bearing mans highest desiinics Ii we take
a Retrospective view over the pas, twenty years,
how s the mind struck with wonder What ra-
pid strides has science made 10 every department
ofcivilized life particularly 10 that which relates
to the knowledge Of he human system in health
and disease. How valuable and indis pensablc are
the curative means recently discovered through
the agency Of chemistry! How does the imas-
nation kindle and our admiration glow al the in
genuity. the approach to the standard Of per-
lection, OF the present timei Through the eiabo
rate Investigations of Physiology, the science of
Lire, and the Pathology Of prevalent diseases,
much valuable practical knowledge has been gain
ed. In consequences Of becoming acquainted with
the organization, the elements Of the various tie
sues and structures Of the system, remedies have
been sought after and Uncovered exactly adapted
10 combine with, neutralixe and expel mofbihc
natter the cause Of disease, and substitute healthy
action ID 10 place. The beautiful simplicity of
this mode of treatment 10 not only suggested by the
pathology ~ disesses, only grateful TO the srf
srer, bot perfectly in consonance with the opera.
reasonings Of every intelligent rejecting mind
Il 10 thus that SAsp's SARsAPtRiLLA, scientific
combination Of essential principles Of the most val
liable vegetable substances, operates upon the syss
teta. The Ssrsapsrilla 10 combined with the most
eHectual aids, the most salutary productions, the
most potent simples Of the vegetable kingdom and
It's unprecedented success in the restoration to
health to those who had long pinned under the most
distressing maladies. has given it an exalted char
fin mis- "a viz pofit oygn in.
trinsic value, and recommending it TO the afflicted
in terms the afflicted only know. II has long
been a most important desderatum in the practice
Of medicine to obtain a remedy similar to this
that would act the liver, stomach and bow
els with all the precision and potency Of mineral
preparations, yet withou, any OF their deeterous
effects upon the vital powers Of the system.
The attention Of the reader 10 respectfully called
TO the following certificates. However great a
chievements have heretofore been made by the
Of this invaluable medicine, yet daily experience
shows results still more remarkable. The pro-
pretoIs here avail themselves Of The opportunity OF
saying il 10 source Of constant satisfaction that
theyare made the means Of reli ewing such an
mount Of suffering.
NEwARK, N j., Dec. 10, 1912.
Messrs. Sands: Gent.-Words cannot express
the gratitude feel 70, your treatment to me, a
stranger suffering under Of the moot loathsome
diseases that nature 10 cspsele Of bearing The
disease with which was afflicted commenced
with inflammation of The eyes, in the year 1886,
which caused almost total blindness. For this
was treated and finally relieved, but the remedies
were such to cause The Development Of a scrof
uous affection my left the elbow.
THE pain extended from the shoulder to she
end Of my 6ngers, and for two years my sutierings
were beyond description tried various rsme-
dies and consulted different Physicians in New
L.. Al. losx N. sba.h a, i. "A
me the disease Of the arm was caused by the large
quantity of mercury taken 10 cure the nAsmma-
tiob Of the eyes.
My sufierings continued, the arm enlarged, tu-
mors formed in different places, and in few
months discharged making ten ranning ulcers at
one time, some above and some below the elbow,
and the discharge was so offensive that no person
could bear to be in the room where was. then
applied to another distinguished Physician who
| told me amputation Of the the only thing
that could my life, as IL was impossible TO
cure dreadful a disease; but as was unwilling
to consent to il be recommended me to use Swsim's
Panacea freely, which did without deriving but
little benefit. For three years was unable to
raise my hand to my head OF comb my hair, and the
scrofula now made its appearance on my head, des-
troying the bone in different places, causing ex-
tensive alterations, and feared it might reach and
destroy the brain-the heal swelled veiy much
accompanied with violent pain numerous exter-
nal remedies were recommended, but they did no
ood.-About year since WAS taken severely
i'll with swelling the body from head to foot
that was entirely helpless, the Doctor advised
to go to the hospital, for he did not understand
my case for the last few months had been az
ncted wtha pain on both sides, at times hard
could scarcely get my breath A hacking cough
constantly annoyed me, and this combined with
my other maladies, rendered me truly miserable.
Such, gentlemen, had been my situation for seven
years OF my life when commenced tbs use of your
Sarssparilla, but my was considered hope
less and the near prospect OF speedy dissolution
seemed inevitable, felt but little encouragement,
to persevere. The persuasion of friends induced
me to Try your medicine, which in few days pro-
duced great change in my system generally, by
causing an appetite, relieving the pains, and CIV
ing me strength; as success inspires confidence,
was encouraged to persevere, my pains grew
easier, my strength returned, food rellshed, the
ulcers healed, new flesh formed, and once more
felt within me that might get we'll. have now
used the Sarsaparia about two months, and am
like a different being. The that Was 10 be
amputated has entirely healed, thing that SEEM
ed impossible | scarcely believe the evidence
of my own eyes but such is the fact; and it is
now useful as at any period OF my lite, and my
general health is better than il has been for years
past.
Health what magic in the word how many
thousands have sought it in foreign lands aud sun
ny omes and have sought in vain! Yet came
TO me when had been given up to die, and as
feel the pulsation of health coursing through nv
veins, my whole heart and soul go forth in fer.
vent gratitude to the Author of all our sure mer-
cies, that he has been graciously pleased to bless
the means made use Of. Truly have you proved
YOURSELF the good Samaritan 10 the afflicted, for
next to my Creator my life is indebted to you tor
rathsr) your invaluable Sarsaparila. The value Of
such medicine is countless beyond price, money
cannot pay for it. have been raised from death.
| may say, for my friends and myself thought II
impossible | could recover. And now, gentlemen,
suffer me to add another proof, certified too by my
friends ard guardians as just acknowledgement
of the virtues of your health-restoring Sarsspsna.
That the afflicted may also use IL, and enjoy the
benefits il alone can confer, is the heartfelt fer
vent wish of their and your friend.
MARTHA CONLIN.
| know Martha Conlin, and believe what she
states in this document TO be perfectly true.
JOHN POWER.
VICAR GEsERAL OF NKw-YoRK,
Rector of ST. Peters Church.