The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-01
TO THE PUBLIC.
-" JPhy toiH ne die ?''

yJNHE light of science is penetrating the mis-.
Il which has so long shrouded the cause of Asiatc
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturaists in
Europe and in this country have ascsrtained be-
yond doubt the presence of vast numbers OF animal
cul@ in the atmosphere of places infected by this
as well IA other diseases. The "myriad races of
these insects, in their various kinds are therefore
believed 10 be the medium by which epidemical
and contagious diseases are spread 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, nor published
carly enough in the past season to be OF general
advantage. 1t is well known that eminent
physician of France ascertained, by an experiment
on his own person, that the disease commonly
called .Itch" is caused by animalcule, 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"
cidentaly, (such attendants in works where gas
Is obtained from bituminous coai,) enjoyed perfect
immunity from cholera.
The only known means, even at the present day.
for applying this, or any other vapor, to the human
system in portable and safely rec,abent manner is
State Of Ohio, and lately completed by him in Tur-
key; by adapting II 10 giving the far famed and
sautary baths of that country. This machine
be used any Dhere, with perfect ease, then placed
entirely out of the way, and costs but trife,
a considerable part can be made by females Am
pie testimonials at hand, from numerous Uni
teu StateS surgeons, anu otner respectable physl-
clans, in and out of Congress, on which found
ed the unanimous adoption Of The inuentiOn by both
Houses. These documents show the admirable pow
of different applications in this apparatus of pro-
noting health at all times, ("mcans which no fam
lily should be without y and aiding the physicians
in its restoration. For sample of their opinions,
TO its advantages in Cholera, the following
tract from one given by the estimabe and we'll
experienced Chief of Bureau Of Medicine and Sur
gerry, is offered ssThe improvement which you
have made in your bathing apparatus, very high
ly approve, as 1t combines means which must be
highly serviceable Its structure is simple, and
easily managed in It's 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. 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-
nevolence. Among the every markable cures
to which he alludes were several malignant and
extensive diseases Of the skin, which the vapor bath
brings TO the surface, instead of effectng temporary
cure; or, still worse, acting dangerous repei-
liant, TO which Gniments, &c, liable:
"During my late inspectorshp of the United
States penitentiary the benefits derived from the
of your Vapor Bath, in almost miraculousy
arrestng 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 of
the invention incalculable."
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l2-lawl2w--Aprl7 II