The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-23
TO THE PUBLIC.
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vINHE light Of science is penetrating the mist
which has SO long shrouded the cause of Asiatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturasts in
Europe, and in this country, have ascertained be-
yOnd doubt the presence of vast numbers OF animal
cule N the atmosphere Of places infected by this
| as well as other diseases. The "myriad races" OF
these insects in their various kinds are 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 1885, although the
admirable scientific plans for investigation, above
noticed, were not then attained, nor published
early enough in the past season TO be OF general
advantage. II is we'll known that an eminent
physician of France ascertaned, by an experiment
on his person, that the disease commonly
called ''Itch" is caused by animalcule, which the
fume of sulphur (among its other admirable quail
ities) promptly destroys; strong coincidence with
which, appears in a fact published late in the past
season, that persons whose systems were intention
ally impregnated with this "potent agent, or ac-
cidentaAy, (such attendants in works where gas
is obtained from bituminous 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 recsimbent manner, is
the apparatus invented by the undersigned in the
State Of Ohio, and lately completed by him in Tur,
key; by adapting i to giving the ar-faned and
salutary baths Of that country. This machine can
be used any ichere, with perfect ease then placed
entirely out Of the way and costs but trifie, as
| a considerable part can be made by females. Am
pie testimonials at hand. from numerous Uni
ted States surgeons, and other respectable physi-
clans, in and out of Congress, on which was found
ed the unanimous adoption of the inUerti0a by both
Houses. These documents show the admirable pow
of different applications in this apparatus OF pro-
noting health at all times, (f'means which no fam
lily should be without,) and aiding the physicians
in its restoration. For sample Of their opinions,
to its advantages in Cholera, the following ex
tract from given by the estimable and well
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, il combines means which must be
| highly serviceable. 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
Hail. cast wing basement No. %, and at the resi-
dence of the sick Plain drawings and instructions
furnished to families individuals, at five dollars,
including patent-right. Public institutions in pro-
portion powerful and safely graduated electro
galvanic apparatus also applied.
ADDITIONAL.
To the above noticed testimonials the following
extract is offered, from one recently received from
zens, distinguished for his general and active be-
nsvolence. Among the every remarkable cures"
| to which he alludes several malignant and
extensive diseases Of the skim which the vapor bath
brings 10 the surface, instead Of effecting temporary
| cure; or, still worse, acting a dangerous repsf-
| liant, to which hniments, &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 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,
stitution and rendered, in my opinion, the value oil
| the invention incalculable." -
| Press please notice. BOYD KEiIi1f.
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