The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-07
TO THE PUBLIC.
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VNHE light of science is penetrating the mist
j which has 80 long shrouded the cause of Asiatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturalists in
Europe, and in this country, have ascertained be-
yond doubt the presence of vast numbers Of animal
cule in the atmosphere of places infected by this
as well as other diseases. The myriad races" Of
these insects, in their various kinds, therefore
believed to be the medium by which epidemical
and contagious diseases 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. II is well known that eminent
physician OF France ascertained, by an experiment
on his own person, that the disease commonly
called "ltch' is caused by animalcule, which the
iumc OF sulphur (among its other admirable quail
ities) promptly destroys; strong coincidence with
which, appears in fact published late in the past
season, that persons whose systems intention
ally impregnated with this "potent agent" or as-
cidentaiiy, (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 or any other vapor to the human
system in portable and safely recunbenf manner is
the apparatus invented by the undersigned, in the
State of Ohio, and lately completed by him in Tur-
key; by adapting it to giving the far famed and
salutary baths of that country. This machine can
be used any tohere, with perfect ease, then placed
entirely out of the way, and costs but trfle, as
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 found
ed the unanimous adoption Of the inpention by both
Houses. These documents show the admirable pow
of different applications in this apparatus of pro-
noting health at all times, ("means which 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: 'tThe 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 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 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, of our early cit-
zens, distinguished for his general and active be-
nsvolence Among the "very remarkable 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 as dangerous repei-
liant, TO which liniments, &C., are liable:
During my late inspectorship of the United
States penitentary the benefits derived from the
use of your vapor Bath, in almost mraculousy
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 of
the invention incalculable."
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY
March l2-lawl2w--Apr17