The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-04
TO THE PUBLIC.
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VNHE light of science is penetrating the mist
il which has 30 long shrouded the cause of Asatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturalists in
Europe, and In this country, have ascertained De-
yOnd doubt the presence of vast numbers OF animal
cule in the atmosphere of places infected by this
as well as other diseases The s'myriad races" Of
these insects, in their various kinds. therefore
believed TO be the medium by which ePidemcal
and contagious diseases are spread. similar
opinion 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 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 animalculD, 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" as-
cidesfalig (such 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
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
saIutary baths OF that country. This machine can
be used any toiere with perfect ease, then placed
entirely out OF the way, and costs but trifie, as
considerable part can be made by females. Am
pie testimonials are at hand, from numerous Uni
ted States surgeons, and other respectable Phys-
clans, in and out OF Congress, which was found
ed the unanimous adoption Of the inuenfion 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,
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 it combines means which must be
highly serviceabe. It's 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, one of our early citi.
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 effecting temporary
cure; or, still worse, acting a 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 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
stituton, and rendered. in my opinion the value Of
the invention incalculable."
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l2-lawl2w--Aprl II