The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-02-08
Facts Worth Knowing.


shalt we escape! Itis a matter
OF the greatest moment to
US all to know that.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CUREDl
Sir Jas. CLARK. Physicisn to Queen lvicsoris.
and one of the most learned aid skittful men sf
the age, in his "Tfeafise" on Consumption. says:
..That Pulmonary Cohsumption admits Of : cass.
is no longer matter Of doubt-tt has been clearly
demonstrated by tiie researches Of Lesnnec saA
other modern pa.h6ogists." DR. Carswell. whs
Investigated such matters probably ~ thoroughly
as any other man, says Pathological suseomy
has. perhaps, never afforded more conclusive ev.
idence in proof OF the curabiiity OF diseases thse
it has in that of tubercular Phthisis. .-PDlnoaasy
The symptoms Of this destroyer arc bui too we'll
known-the short and hacking cough. scsfsely
perceptib,e al its commencement; buts ua.
checked, the certain harbinger, the lndubitahls
forerunner Of all the folfowfng--ihe hectic hssh
on the cheeks--tlie termiIion ips-ibe hot, burs.
ing heat the palms of the hands and eofes Of the
ieet, with evening fever-the periodical. coli.
quative swea,s in,erehanged fof cotd shfv tiings-
the hollow. pale, langoif countensnes s-the sharp.
ening features, augmented e1pector.tion. proErss-
sive e:naci ciation, swollen feet debffatng diasr.
ahea and death. All these are fs followers.
| FIFTY THOUSAND human beings thus die
every year in Great Britain. and an equal propoe.
stertng-one in every four OF five persons islis
a prey to this disease. And shatI we move qss-
etly on and use no means to prevent this stats Of
things. We have a remedy to offer, WlSTAR'O
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY-one that has
stood the test for years-one that has enjoyed, and
now enjoys, greater popularity than any and ell
other preparations Of the like nature that hsss
been introduced. We can present . mass oi syi.
dence in proof Of our assertion.
| Cro,cn Point, Lake Co., Ind. June IS, 10. =
]. d. PARx--Dear Sir: As have deep coa.z
mseration for the afflicted. permit me to give yos
! a brief history Of my affection aud the beno6te
derived from the use of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of
Wild Cherry.
In July, ie44, was attacked WIN fever Of
typhoid character. which left me in very dshili.
tated state, when In the following winter We
taken with severe cold. which reduced me -
such an extent as to give me the appearance Of .
consumptive labored undef severe coneh--s
expectofsted great deal. dld was troublta NitA
cold feet and night sweats. siso fregqehtly fsis.
ed bIo,d from my lungs. CONTINUED In iht 1tft9
gradually sinking under the disease, until jann9fy
1Sl7, wheh Mas again attacked with fettf. nfs
extremties, especially my feet. were eohseansiy
! cold. and almost lost their feeling. Under i6Set
circumstances il may be truly said thst M
living skeleton. finally determined % QUIT I'll.
ing medicine prescribed by physcians. and ~ Ds.
! Wistsr's Balsam of Wild Cherry. md lid Ores
week that CO iiidieneed taking il can date Q
| gradual recovery. continued Us use six moalhs.
at the end Of which was cured and hasS enjoy.
| ed good health ever since. aud cheerfuly seesD.
mend the Baisam to all those afflicted with dis,
eases Of the lungs. aud would say to those con-
mencng its use, not 10 be discouraged Il lM4 or
three bottles do not effect cure, bit pers&vere
as have no DOUBT that nine cases out OF ten villa
be blessed with renewed health, a. have beeh.
Respectfully yours. JOSEPH J.CKSON. !,
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