Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-03-20
DIR. SWAYNE's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry.

Dr. Swayne-D Sir. fee! it debt of gratitude
due you-and a duty to the afflicted generaIIy-to
offer my humble testimony in favor of your Com
pound Syrup Of Prunus Virginia alias Wild Cher
ry or rIther Of it's medicinal virtues Some three
years since was violently attacked with cold and
inflammation Of the lungs which was accompanied
with a very distressing cough, pain in the breast
and head, very Considerable discharge of offtn-
sive muGus from the lungs, frequent from them
especially upon changes Of weather however slight
At first, felt no alarm. about my condition, but
was pretty soon convinced, that vas rapidly o.
ing into consumption; grew daily weaker, and
at length, was scarcely able TO walk about, or
speak above whisper, such was the exceeding
weakness of my lungs. During this time had
tried various preparations and prescriptions but
found no re!iaf-growing all the time worse
lust here was advised and persuaded by dear
friend in Wilmington to make trial Of your Syrup
of Wild Cherry; must confess that previously,
/ had been prejudlced against pat Rt medicines
and am still against Those coming nut of the hands
OF empires. but understanding your claims 10 the
profession aud practice Of medicine. and having
implicit faith In tn say so of every friend | forth
with purchased OF DR.. Shaw. one of your Agents.
few bottles eanttcommenced lis use Nv disease
a. this time, was Of 20 Or 24 months ~taadinr
consequently was deeply seated. II thelefIfe Te-
qured time and numb'r of bottles to effect a
cure in my csse; found, hnWevrr, considerable
relief from the use Of the lrst or 5 bottles. But
being public speaker, frequently attempted to
preach with my INCREASING strength and heahh
aud thereby rupturaa those vessels that had AREA
dy began t0heal ;a-this way. doubtless my cure
was greatly retarded. In consequence of acting
thus imPrudently ! had to Use 2 or 8 bottles be-
fore was perfectly restored. | have no question
muchFsnIatler number of bottles would have made
me sound sbut for the above intiiscretion. The
syrup aLayed the feVerish habit done away the
distressing cough, put stop to the discharge of
matter ffom~lhe lungs. and gave them, add theen.
tire systsn good health. Thanks he to God, who
isrlIe source Of all health, aud to Dr. Swayne for
il, would recommend this Syrup to all persons
who may he effected with colds, cough or con-
sumption, Ivery believe. I; will cure consumption
in the first and second stages and IN the last will
give ease and prolgng life. II is an excellent
medicine in cases Of whooping cough. and is so
very pleasant tnthe taste that children wilt cry for
it. have deferred offering this Certificate till
nov. for the purpose of being perfectly satisfied
with the psrmanency of the cure, and now that
fee! perfectly well. Eoffer it with pleasure. ,.1 u
Duplin CountyN N. Z. 4 J p. JORDAN. .s
Dec. 18th. ls45. -. s..s... et
CAUFION.-The public should be their
guard against the many 'Balsams' and Mixtures
Of Wild Cherry, which have sprung up in all paris
of the country, purpostng to be prepared by
physicians, all of which will be found to be false
by little inquiry in the towns and cities where
they originate. All certificates and statements in
regard to DR. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry are strictly true.' and the proprietor is
daily receiving them from persons who have been
cured BY the celebrated remedy. The Original,
AMI Ony) genuine article is emily prepared by DIR.
SWAYNE. N. w. corner of EIGHTH ard
RACE Streets, Philadelphia. ass7 &l2~ ~
WIN. SHAW, Ae EXT.
Fl3@ 22-Iy Wilmington N. c.