The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-14
TO THE PUBLIC. .
Uhy ,oiH ye die ?''

yINHE light of science is penetrating the mist
i which has so long shroudcd the cause of Asiatic
Cholera. Eminent physicians and naturasts iii
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
well as other diseases The "myriad races Of
these insects, in their various kinds therefore
believed to be the medium by which epidemica
and conta gious Diseases spread A similar
opinion was advanced by the French Medical
school, and different persons, in 1882; although the
admirable scientific plans for investigations above
noticed, were not then attained, nor Published
early enough in tile past season To bc 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 eItch" is caused by animalcule, which the
fume of sulphur (among its other admirable quail
ties) 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" or as-
cidentaiiy, (such as attendants In works where gas
il obtained from bitumnous coal enjoyed pert ecf
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 rseumbe,f 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
saIutary baths Of that country. This machine can
be used any Ulere, with perfect case, then placed
entirely out Of the way, and costs but trife, as
a considerable part can be made by females Am
pie testimonials are at hand, from numerous Uni
ted States surgeons, and other respectable physi-
cians in and out of Congress, on which was found
cd the unanimous adoption Of the inpenfi0n 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,'O 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
y approve, as it 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
Half cast wing basement No. %, and at the resi-
dence of the sick. Plain drawings and instructions
furnished families individuals, at five dollars
including patent right Public institutions in pro-
portion. A 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 Cafberry, one of our carly citi-
zens, distinguished for his general and active be
nsvocnce Among the every remarkable cures"
to which he alludes several malignant and
extensive diseases Of the skim which the vapor bath
brings TO the surface, instead Of effccting temporary
cure; or, still worse, acting as dangerous repei-
lant 10 which liniments &c, are liable:
ssDuring my late inspectorship OF the United
States penitentiary 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
stiution and rendered, in my opinion the value of
the invention incalculablc."
Press please notice. BOYD REILLY.
March l9-lawI2w-Apr IL