Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-11-23
MOST STARTLING CONSIDERATIONS /!
Reflections for the Thoughtful.


\ Strange that countless human beings exist and
drag through life do the beasts Of the field, OF
the insects of the earth, evncing more thought
or reflection than though the noble faculties Of mind
were not vouchsafed to them.
Many such are husbands and fathers, upon whom
dependent the health, the well-bcing, and the
happiness of confding and afectionate wife, with
perhaps family Of children.
+ HOW OFTEN 1T HAPPENS THAT THE
WIFE LINGERs FROM YEAR TO YEAR
In that pitiable condition not for day TO
feel the happy and exhilerating influence incident
to the enjoy yment OF health.
She may not be an invalid confined to her bed,
or oven to her room her pride, ambition and
energy induce and nerve her to take personal
charge of her household, when her health will
not admit Of it but she is nevertheless perccptibly
sinking from day to day, and always ailing.
Thus, day after day, aud month after month tran
spire. Her health daily sinks, till finally even the
hope of recovery no longer remains. And thus
THE BLOOMING BRIDE,
But few years ago in the flush Of health and
youth, and buoyancy of spirits, rapidly, and appa-
rently inexplicaby, becomes a feeble, sickly, de-
bilitated wife, with frame emaciated, nerves un-
strung, spirits depressed, countenance bearing the
impress Of suffering, and an utter physical and
mental prostraton.
Sometimes this deplorable change may and does
arise from organic or constitutional causes. But
,ftencr, by far oftener, to gross and inexcusable
health as connected with the marriage state, tho
violation of which entails disease, suffering and
misery, not only to the wife, but often
Hereditary Complaints upon the Children
'UNro THE THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATION"
Transmitting CONSUMPTION, SCROFULA,
HYPOCIIONDRIA, INSANITY, GOUT,
/ KINGS EVIL, and other diseases,
M
DREADFUL INHERITANCE
from the Parents.
And must this continue Shall we be wise in
oil that concerns the cattle of our fields horses
our sheep, cows, oxen, tho nature and
character Of the soil we possess, the texture and
quality of our goods and merchandise but in oil that
concerns ourselves ms human beings, with human
functions and passions, subject to great derange-
mont, involving our future peace and happiness
In all that concerns the health and welfare of the
wife Of affections, and the mother of chill
dren in all that concerns the mental and physical
well being of those children, we should be i'm.
mersed in the darkest and most
6ENioHTED ION ORANGE,
AS cULPABLE AS IsyxcUsAnLE!
How long shall this ignorance prevail so produce
tive Of its bitter fruits How long shall the wife
and mother be ignorant of the nature character and
,auses of tho various womb and sexual complaints,
embittering her days by suffering suffering often
prolonged to years, evenuating in complication Of
diseases utterly and hopclessly incurable Shall
for close our eyes to the results of physio
logical science by which we may arrive at an
understanding of ourselves men and women
subject to serious lifelong enduring Diseases and
perpetuating them to our children.
LET EVERY WIFE AND HUSBAND PONDER
No husband or pife need be ignorant of ,ohat
concerns them most 10 knOV 10 secure their health
and happiness. That kno,cledge is contained in a
tihie wOik entitled
THE MARRIED wOMAN'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION,
BY DIR. A. NJ. MAURlCEAU,
PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WOMEN.
One Hirrdredh Edition lsmo, pp 25O Price 30 Genie.
ION FINE PAPER, EXTRA BINDING, 81 00.]
First published in lsI7 a-d it is not
SURPRISING OR WONDERFUL,
Considering that EVERY MALE,
whether MARRIED. OR NOT, can here
acquire II full knowledge of the na-
ture, character and causes Of her
complaints, with the various
symptoms, and that nearly
HALF MILLION COPIES
should have been sold. It is impracticable to
vey fully the various subjects treated of, as they
arc of a nature strictly intended for the married,
or those contemplating marriage.
UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED THOU
SAND COPIES
Have been SENT BY MAIL within the last fen
months.