Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1843-09-21
TO the AMERICAN PUBLIC.

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/ TO the AMERICAN PUBLIC.
i improvement 10 whatever regards the hsPpi
ness and welfare of oar ID constantly on the
march to perfection and with each succeeding
day some new problem is solved, or some profound
secret revesed, having important and direct
bearing over mans highest desiinies. Ii we take
1 a Retrospective view over the past twenty years,
how is the mind struck with wonder What ra-
4 pid strides has science made in every department
ofcivilized life particularly ia that which relates
/ TO the know ledge of the human system in health
and disease. How valuable and indispensable
/ the curative means recently discovered through
the agency Of chemistry! How does the imasi-
nation kindle aud our admiration glow At the in
genuity, the approach TO the standard of per-
lection, OF the present time! Through the elsbo-
rate Investigations OF Physiology, the science Of
/ LIFE, and the Pathology OF prevalent diseases,
much valuable practical knowledge has been gain
ed. Ia consequences OF becoming acquainted with
the organization, the elements Of the various tis
sues and structures Of the system, remedies have
been sought after and discovered exactly adapted
10 combine with, neu,raze and expe moibihc
matter, the cause of disease, and substitute healthy
| action in its place. The beautiful simplicity Of
this mode OF treatment is not only suggested by the
pathology OF diseases, not only grateful to the srf
fsreI, but perfectly in consonance with the opera
tions of Nature, and satisfactory TO the views and
reasonngs OF every Intelligent rejecting mind
II s thus that SAsD's SARsAP4RiLLA, a scientific
combination Of essential principles OF the most val
liable vegetable substances operates upon The sys.
TEN. The Sarsuparilis is combined with the most
efeetual aids, the most salulaFy productions, the
most potent simples of the vegetable kingdom; md
its Unprecedented success in the restoration TO
health TO those who bad long pined under the most
distressing maladies, has given it exalted char
acter, furnishing it does evidence OF its own in
rinsic value, and recommending II to the afflicted
in terms the afflicted only can know. 1t has long
been a most important desideraium in the practice
of medicine to obtain a remedy similar to this
one that would act on the liver, stomach and bow
els with all the precision and potency Of mineral
preparations yet without any Of 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
chievemeuts have heretofore been made by the use
OF this invaluable medicine, yet daily experience
shows results still more remarkable. The pro-
prietoIs here avail themselves OF The opportunity OF
saying il is source of constant satisfaction that
theyate made the OF rei ewing such
mount Of suffering.
NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 10, 1912.
Messrs. Sands; Gent.-Words cannot express
the gratitude feel for your treatment to me,
stranger suffering under of the most loathsome
diseases that nature is capaels 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
treated and finally relieved, but the remedies
were such cause the development OF scrof-
ulous affection my left arm near the elbow.
The pain extended from the shoulder to the
end OF my fingers and for two years my suaerings
we're beyond description. tried various RENE
dies aud consulted different Physicians in New
York, and among them the late DR. Bushe; he told
me the disease Of the arm caused by the large
quantity of mercury taken to cure the infamma-
tion Of the eyes
My suHerings continued, the arm enlarged, tu-
| lnors formed in different places, and in few
months discharged, making ten canning ulcers AT
one time, some above and below the elbow
and the discharge offensive that 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 it was impossible to
cure so dreadful disease; but as | was unwilling
| to consent to it he recommended me 10 use Swaims
Panacea freely, which | did without deriving bat
| little benefit For three years was unable to
raise my hand to my head 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 il night reach and
destroy the bran-the head swelled very much
accompanied with violent pain, numerous exter-
nal remedies recommended, bat they did no
good. About year since taken severely
i'll with swelling Of the body from head to foot,
so that was entirely helpless, the Doctor advised
me to go to the hospital for he did not understand
my case for the last few months | had been af-
tlicted witha pain on both sides at times hard
could scarcely get my breath. 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 the use OF your
Sarsapara, but my case was considered hope
less and the near prospect of speedy dissolution
seemed inevitable. felt but little announcement,
TO persevere. The persuasion of friends induced
me to try your medicine, which in few DAYS pro-
duoed great change in my system generally, by
causing an appetite relieving the pains, and Civ
ing me strength; 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 Sarsaparlla about two months, and am
! like different being. Tho arm that scaS 10 be
dmpntated has entirely healed, a thing that seem
ed impossible. | can scarcely believe the evidence
of my own eyes, but such is the facts and it is
now as useful as at any period OF my life and my
general health is better than it has been for wears
past.
! Health what magic in the word how many
thousands have sought it in foreign lands and sun.
ny climes, and have sought in vain Yeti came
to me when had been given up to die, and as
feel the pusstion of health coursng through my
veins, my whole heart and soul go forth in fer.
vent gratitude to the Author of all our sure mer-
eies, that he hassbeen grsciousy pleased 10 bless
the means made of. Truly have you proved
yourself the good Samaritan TO the afflicted, for
next to my Creator my life is indebted TO you tor
rathsr) your invaluable Sarsaparilla. 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 il
impossible could recover And now, gentlemen.
suffer me to add another proof, certified too by my
friends and guardians as just acknowledg ment
OF the virtues of your heath-restorng SarsapsrlIa.
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 Conn and believe what she
states in this document 10 be perfectly true.
JOHN POWER,
VICAR GENERAL or NEw. YoRk,
Rector of ST. Peters Church,