The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-20
TO THE PUBLIC.
-"Why .oiA ys die ?''

TJNHE light of science is penetrating the mist
il which has SO long shrouded the cause of Asatc
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturalists in
Europe, and in this country, have ascertained be-
yond doubt the presence of vast numbers of animal
culg in the atmosphere Of places infected by this
these insects, in their various kinds therefore
believed TO be the medium by which epidemical
and contagious diseases are spread A similar
opinion was advanced by the French Medical
school, and different persons, in 1892 although the
admirable scientific plans for investigation, above
noticed, were not then attained published
early enough in the past season TO be OF general
advantage. II is well known that an eminent
physician OF France ascertained, by an experiment
ON his own person, that the disease commonly
called "Itch" is caused by anirnalcu@, which the
fume Of sulphur (among its other admirable quail
ites) promptly destroys; strong coincidence with
which, appears in fact published late in the past
season, that persons whose systems were intention
ally impregnated with this ''potent agent" or
cidentalty, (such attendants in works where gas
is obtained from btuminous coal,) enjoyed perfect
immunity from cholera.
The only known means, even at the present day,
for applying this, any other vapor, TO the human
system in portable and safely recumbent manner, is
the apparatus invented by the undersigned, in the
State of Ohio, and lately completed by him in Tur
salutary baths Of that country. This machine can
be used any tchere, with perfect ease, then placed
entirely out Of the way, and costs but tribe, as
a considerable part can be made by females Am
pie testimonials are at hand, from numerous Uni
ted States surgeons, and other respectable physi-
cians in and out of Congress, on which was found
ed the unanimous adoption Of the inUenti0n by both
Houses. These documents show the admirable pow
of different applications in this apparatus of pro-
noting health at all times, ('means which no fam
lily should be without,'') and aiding the physicians
in its restoration. For sample of their opinions,
as to its advantages in Cholera, the following
tract from one given by the estimable and we'll
experienced Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Sur
gerry, is offered "The improvement which you
have made in your bathing apparatus, very high
ly approve, as it combines means which must be
highly servceable. Its structure is simple, and
easily managed in its adaptation to Cholera" &c.
Statements of recent remarkable cases also given.
Applied at the Office of the Undersigned, City
Hall, east wing basement, No. %, and at the resi-
dence of the sick. Plain drawings and instructions
furnished to families or individuals, at five dollars,
including patent-right. Public institutions in pro-
portion A powerful and safely graduated electro
galvanic apparatus also applied
ADDITIONAL.
To the above noticed testimonials the following
extract is offered from recently received from
Captain Thomas Carberry, one OF our early citi.
zens distinguished for his general and active be-
nevolencc Among the every remarkable cures"
to which he alludes were several malignant and
extensive diseases of the skim which the vapor bath
brings TO the stn5ace, instead Of eecting temporary
cure; or, still worse, acting dangerous repei-
liant, to which liniments, &C., are liable
'During my late inspectorship Of the United
States penitentiary the benefits derived from the
use of your vapor Bath, in almost miraculously
arresting the progress of a dangerous, malignant
epidemic, and performing other remarkable cures,
elected the warm appreciation of the late Drs.
Thomas and Scott at the time physicians of the in
stution, and rendered. in my opinion, the value OF
the invention ncalculable"
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l2-laWl2w--Apr II .f