Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-09-28
TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.

4 TO the AMERICAN PUBLIC.
Improvement in whatever regards the harpi
sess and welfare Of our race Is constantly on the
march TO perfection and with each succeeding
day some problem is solved, or some profound
secret revesed, having an important and direct
bearing over mans highest destinies. II we take
a Retrospective view over the pas, twenty years
how is the mind struck with wonder, "het ra-
pid strides has science made in every department
ofciviiized life particularly in that which relates
to the knowledge Of the human system IN health
1 and disease. How valuable and indispensable are
/ the curative means recently discovered through
the agency OF chemistty How does the imssi
nation kindle and our admiration glow at the in
genuity the near approach TO the standard Of per-
fiction. OF the present time Through the elabo.
rate inyes tions OF Physiology OF the science oil
LIFE, and the Pathology OF prevalent diseases,
much valuable practical knowledge has been gain
ed. In consequence Of becoming acquainted ~iih
the organization the elements Of the various tie
sues and structures Of the system, remedies have
7 been sough after and discovered exactly adapted
TO combine with, neutralize and expel morbihc
matter the cause Of disease, and substitute healthy
action in its place. The beautiful simplicity =
this mode of treatment is not only suggested by Inc
pathology Of diseases only grateful 10 the s1i-
fefets Dut perfectly IN couroDabCt WITH the
lions Of Nature and satisfactory 10 the views and
reasonings Of every intelligent. refeciing mind
/ Ii is thus that SAsD's SARsAPtRtLLA, scientific
combination OF essential principles OF The most val
liable vegetable substances, operates upon the sys.
TEN. The Sarssparilla is combined with the most
effectual aids, the sautary productions, the
most potent simples OF the vegetable kingdomi and
! its Unprecedented success in the restoration 10
/ health TO those wbo had Ling pinned under the most
/ 4 all nd has ri
acer, furnishing al il does evidence OF its own in
trnsic value and recommending Il TO the afflicted
in terms the afflicted only can know. IL has long
been most important desideratum ia the practice
of medicine to obtain remedy similar to this
one that would act the liter, stomach and bow
els with all the precision and potency OF mineral
preparations, vet without any oi their deleterious
effects upon the vital powers Of the system.
| The attention Of the reader is respectfully called
to the following certificates. However great a.
/ chevements have heretofore been made by the use
Of this invaluable medicine, yet daily experience
shows results still more remai kable. The pro-
pretois here avail themselves OF The opportunity OF
saying il is source of constant satisfaction that
theysre made the means of re ewing such on a
mount Of suffering
Newark, N. j., Dec. 10, 1912.
/ Mcssrs. Sands. Gent.--Words cannot express
the gratitude feel for your treatment TO me, a
stranger suffering under of the most loaihsome
diseases that nature is capaele 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 as cause the deveopement OF scroll
ulous affection my left arm the elbow.
The pain extended from the shoulder to the
end of my fingers, and for two years my suhernss
we're beyond description | tried various rene
n.,I Dbus trta in aU
York, and among them the late DR.. Bushe; he told
! me the disease of the caused by The iat &c
quantity OF mercury taken to cure the iDiamma-
tion of the eyes.
Nv sufFerings continued, the arm enlarged, tn
mors formed 10 different places, and in few
months discharged making ten inning ulcers al
one time, some above and somc below the elbow,
and the discharge 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 arm was the only thing
that could save my life, rs il was impossible to
cure so dreadful disease; but as was unwilling
| to consent il he recommended me to use Swain $
Panscea 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
scrofuls now made its appearance on my head. des-
troying the hone in different Places causing ex-
tensive alterations, and feared il might reach and
destroy the brain--the head sweied very much
| accompanied with violent pain, numerous exters
| nal remedies we're recommended but they did no
good About a year since was taken severely
I'll with swelling OF the body from head to foot,
so that was entirely helpless, tho Doctor advised
me to go the hospital, for he did not understand
. my case for the lasI few months had been af-
ncted witha pain on both sides, at times so hard
| could scarcely get my breath. A hacking cough
constantly annoyed me, and this combined with
my other maladies, rendered me truly miserable.
- - L A A -
years Of my life when commenced tbs of your
Sarsaparilla, but as my case was considered hope
less and the near prospect of speedy dissolution
seemed inevitable, felt but little encoura GENE nj
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 relished. the
ulcers healed, flesh formed, and once more
felt within me that might get we'll. have now
used the Sarsaparilla about two months, and am
like different being. The that pds TO be
amputated has entirely healed, a thing thai seem
ed impossible. can scarcely believe the evidence
Of my own eyes, but such is the fact; and il is
now useful as at any period OF my life 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 and sun.
ny Chimes and have sought in vain Yetit came
TO me when had been given up to die, and as |
feel the pulsston of health coursing through my
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 graciousiy pleased bless
the means made use of. Truly have you proved
yourself the good Samaritan to the afflicted, for
next TO my Creator my life is indebted to you ,or
rsthsr) your invaluable ssrsaparia. The value Of
such a medicine is countless beyond price. money
cannot pay for it. | have been raised from death
may say, for my friends and myself thought il
impossible could recover. And now, gentlemen
suffer to add another proof, certified too by m,
friends and guardians as just acknowledgment
OF the virtues OF your health-Iestoring Sarsapsnlla
That the afflicted may also use it, and enjoy the
benefits it alone 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 Nrw-YoRK,
Rector of ST. Peters Church.