The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-12-21
Facts Worth Knowing.
The Disease most to be dreaded is Pulmonary
Consumption. Statistics show US that more
than half of all the Deaths that occur are
by this fatal scourge! How then
shall we escape? 1t is matter
of the greatest moment to
US all to know that

SONS 1 toIV SAN LIE W hEDs
Sir Jas. Clark. Physician to Queen Victoria,
and one of the most learned aid skillful men of
the age, in his 'sTreatse' on Consumption says:
''That Pulmonary Consumption admits of cure,
is no longer matter of doubt-it has been clearly
demonstrated by the researches Of Leennec and
other modern pathologists." DIR Carswell, who
Investigated such matters probably as thoroughly
any other man, ys:-'tPathological anatomy
has, perhaps, never afforded more conclusive ev-
idence in proof of the durability OF disease than
it has in that Of tubercular phthisis, -pulmonary
consumption.
The symptoms of this destroyer are but too well
known-the short and hacking cough, scarcely
perceptibe at its commencement, but, if un-
checked, the certain harbinger, the indubtable
forerunner of all the following-the hectic flush
on the cheeks-the vermillion lips-the hot, burn
ing heat the palms of the hands and soles of the
feet, with evening fever the periodical COLI
quative swea,s interchanged for cold shiverings-
the hollow. pale, languid CONFERENCE.-The sharp
ening features, augmented expectoration. progress
sive enaciation swollen feet, debilitating diarr.
ahea and death. All these its followers.
FIFTY THOUSAND human beings thus die
every year in Great Britain, and an equal proper.
ton in own country. The very thought is
stcrtiing-one Ia every four or FIVE persons falls
prey to this disease. And shall we more qu,-
city on, and use no means 10 prevent this state of
thingsi We have remedy to oilor, W1STAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY-one that has
stood the test for ycarsoi.e that has enjoyed and
now enjoys. greater popularity than any and all
other preparations Of the like nature that have
been introduced. We can present mass of evi
dence in proof of asset ton.
CroaCn Point, Lake Co, Ind, June Is, lS49
]. ID. PARK--Dear Sir: AS | have deep COM
mseration for the afflicted. permit me to give you
brief history of my affection and the benefits
derived from the use of DR.. Wistars Balsam of
Wild Cherry.
In July, 1874, was attacked with fever of
typhoid character, which left me in a very debili-
tated state, when in the following winter was
taken with severe cold, which reduced me to
such an extent as to give me the appearance OF a
consumptve. labored under severe cough
expect ctorated great deal, and was troubled with
cold feet and night sweats. also frequently rails
ed bio, from my lungs. continued in this state
gradually sinking under the disease, until January
1877, when was again attacked with fever. My
extremities, especially my feet. were constantly
cold. aud almost lost their feeling. Under these
circumstances it may be truly said that was
living skeleton. finally determined to quit tax.
ing medicine prescribed by physicians. and try DR..
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, and :l.e first
week that commenced taking it can date
gradual recovery ] continued its use six months,
at the end of which was cured and have enjoy.
ed good health ever since. and cheerfuly recon
mend the Balsam to all those afflicted with dis
eases of the lungs, and would say TO those com.
mencing its use, not to be discouraged il two or
three bottles do not effect cure, but persevere
as have no doubt that nine cases out OF ten will
be blessed with renewed heath, as have been
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH JACKSON
ANOTHER PHYSICIANS TESTIMONY. T
DEAR SIR: could send you dozen certifi-
Gates, strong and decisive, of the really sanatve
effects of your valuable Basam OF Wild Cherry,
within the past twelve months. under my own
supervision and direction. Indeed. know OF few
persons who have used it, comparatively, but
commend it in the strt ngest terms. A case Of
Asthma, the severest ever saw, to which I was
called month ago, evinced the superiority of the
Balsam. 1t lasted him six weeks, and the dyspea
and suffering was dreadful; he sat up every night.
The gentleman told me to give him something to
last him home, GA miles,) so that he might see
his wife and child, and die in peace. | gave him
one bottle of Basam, directing him to take tea
spoonful doses when the difficulty of breathing
was greatest. Next day forced his despondent
will, and m ,de HIM take six bottles of Wistar's
Balsam OF Wild Cherry home with him as a pres
ent, he having alleged that he had used SO much
expensive medicine to no profit Last week Mr.
warmest manner; said the medicine had saved his
lfe-paid his whole BILL and took six bottles
more, and left my Office tor home, rejoicing.
VIM SHAW, MD.
Washington, N. c.. August IL.
Price 81 per bot,le-six bottles for IS.
Sold by JOHN D. PARK,
N. E. corner Fourth and w alnut streets, Gin.
cinnati, Ohio, to whom all orders must be address
ed.
For sale by J. A. & G. II. Davenport
Woodstield; II. F. Kotzebue, Malaga
Pollock. Carter & Co., Sunfsh; NJ P
Miles & Son, Somerton; Cotton &
Buell., Marietta
Dec. 81, 1858.