The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-16
TO THE PUBLIC.

VNHE light of science is penetrating the mist
which has SO long shrouded the cause OF Asiatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturaiists IN
Europe, and in this country, have ascertained be-
y0nd doubt the presence of vast numbers OF animal
cule in the atmosphere of places infected by this
| as well 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. similar
opinion was advanced by the French Medical
school, and different persons, in 1882; 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. It is we'll known that an eminent
physician Of France ascertained, by an experiment
on his person, that the disease commonly
called 'Itch" is caused by anmalcul@, which the
fume 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
aiiy mpregnated with this 'potent agent, or de-
eidentaAy, (such as attendants in works where gas
is obtained from bitumnous 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, il
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 ,chere, with perfect ease, then placed
entirely out Of the way, and costs but trie, 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, which was found
ed the unanimous adoption Of the inrention 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
| iy should be without,") and aiding the physicians
in its restoration. For sample Of their opinions,
as to its advantages in Cholera, the following ex-
tract from one given by the estimabe 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 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. 49, and at the resi-
dence Of the sick Plain drawings and instructions
furnished to families individuals at FIVE dollars,
including patent-rght. Public institutions in pro-
portion, A powerful and safely graduated electro
galvanic apparatus also applied.
ADDITIONAL.
To the above-notced 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 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 effecting temporary
cure; or, still worse, acting as dangerous repei
liant, to which lniments, &c, are liable:
"During my late inspectorship Of the United
States penitentary the benefits derived from the
use of your vapor Bath, in almost miraculously
| 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
stituon, and rendered, in my opinion, the value o
| the invention incalculable."
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l2-lawl2w-Aprl7