The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-06-18
THE FAMILY ANTI-sPAsMODIC, By
IQHN nm " n OF In q. iNl

i John DU VAL, n. D., OF KING. AND
QUEEN VA-Adaptsd TO the treatment of more
than twentr diseases, to-wit: Asiatic Cholera
Cholies of all kinds, Spasms, Cholera Morbus, Dy
Tetanus violent Pain, Nervous Headache, Nervou
Irritability, Toothache, Hysteria, Hypochondra,
Rheumatism, Delirium Tremens, Spider Bites,
Wasp Stings, &c, Dyspepsia, Saint Vitus' Dance,
certain Obstetrcal cases, Fits, sinking conges.
tive Chills, Colds, Coughs, &c.
Accompanying eacL bottle Is q pamphlet contain
ing full directions for its use, In the various disea-
ses for which 1t IL recommended, a. well as pre-
seating many strongtestimonials.
This medicine ID not only efficient, but safe
ses, giving the most prompt relief-and especially
suited to large families as well to travellers
the propretors would respectfully ask the atten
ton of the public to its claims which are founded
on more than twenty-five years experience, and
not on conjecture.
Agents are supplied with pamphlets for gratui
tous distribution. Win the public call on our
agents, examine for themselves, and give the me-
dicine fair trial.
deem it due to the public at large. but especially
to those at distance, to state that DR.. JOHN DU.
VAL, the Proprietor of the Family Anti.Spas.
mOd1c, Is graduate of the University of Penpsyl.
vania, as may be seen by reference to the Medical
Recorder, vol. I, page 304, published in Philadel.
phia In 1878. And in further confirmation of his
claim to public confidence, in reference to the
claims Of this medicine and the pamphlet accom-
panying it. We present to the public the following
certificate OF number of highly respectable citE
zens, OF The county OF his long residence, besides
others of different sections.
WE, the undersigned,do hereby certify that
DR.. JOHN DUVAL has been a resident of the
county of King & Queen, Va, for some thirty
years; that he is regular physician has done
one of the most extensive practices amongst US
and is fully worthy of the public confidence In any
statement which he may make.
tSigned
Geo. NJ. Pendleton, Ro. Courtney, VIM. s. Mum,
Richard Bagby, Col. R. NJ. Spencer, Justice of the
Peace John Bagby, Philip Bird, John Lumphin
J.P.; Col. VIM. B Davis, Ro. F. Stu bbs, J p; Dr.
s. G. Fannethroy, Sr, ]. P Joseph Ryland ]. p
Col. Alex. Fleet J. P; Elder VIM. Todd, Ro. Pol.
lard. Clerk of King Queen John H. Watkins,
Volney Walker. Jas. M. Jefferies. Common wealth 3
Attorney; Col Jas Pollard, J. P. Hill Jones, VIM
Boulware, Elk Minister to Naples Z. s. Acree, ].
p; Geo. C. Num-, Jas C Roy, Sam R. Ryland,
Temple Walker, B. B. Douglass, Gen. Corbin
Braxton, M D.; Muscoe Garnett, Jas. Smith, Fran.
els W. Scott members of the Virginia Ref Con.
The above list of names could have been en-
larged at discretion but it is deemed sufficiently
extended to secure the attention of the public to
the facts set forth in the pamphlet accompanying
the medicine The remedy is confidently submit
ted to the farther test of experience. Relying
upon its merits for public favor he only asks for it
trial.
The genuine article will have the initials of the
subscriber stamped on the mouth of every bottle
and for each label the written signature of
P. P. DU VAL, Sole Agent
All orders and communications addressed to DR.
PIP. Duval, at King William c. H., or to the Pro
prietor, Dr. ]. Duval, at Stevensvie, Va.
For sale in Richmond, Va, by PURCELL, LADD
e. CO., wholesale agents, and by THOMAS H.
CAKTHY, J. BLAIR, A. BODEKER, and Drug
gists generally.
Price 62A cents and 81 per bottle.
Manufactured by P. P. DUVAL, NJ D., sole
agent, King William Court House, Va, to whom
all orders should be addressed.
The following certificate speaks for itself:
burgess STORE, Northumberland April, 80, 81
l have used DIR. Duval's Family Anti.
Spasmodic in variety of cases, with the most
astonishing success, such as Crapulous diseases,
Flatulen Bilious Coles, and in instance in
the most dangerous Of Colics, known commonly as
the ilial passion. Besides have used it in Chol-
era Morbus, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea,
and Menorrhagia, and also In those diseases wbert
there is an undue balance of nervous energy. such
as Hysterical Hypochrondiac &c. In word, have
used it in many cases, under my care, when an
anodyne or snti.spasmodic was called for, and
do, with much confidence in its value, recommend
it tothe public the most certain and safe Family
Medicine of its class lSignedl
fe25-3tawly WIN. Il. PURKINS M. D.