Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-02-16
MOST STARTLING CONSIDERATIONS |!
Reflections for the Thoughtful.

strange that countless human beings exist and
drag through life do the beasts Of the field, or
the insects Of the earth, evincng no more thought
reflection than though the noble faculties of mind
wore not vouchsafed 10 them.
Many such are husbands and fathers, upon whom
nrs dependent the health the well-being, and the
happiness Of a confding and afectionate wife, with
perhaps family Of children
HOW OFTEN IT HAPPENS THAT THE
WIFE LINGERs FROM YEAR TO YEAR
In that pitablc condition not oven for day to
feel the happy and exhilerating influence incident
TO the enjoyment Of health
She may not be an invalid confined to her bed,
or even to her room as her pride, ambition and
energy induce and nerve her to take personal
charge Of her household, even when her health will
not admit Of 1t but she Is nevertheless perceptbly
Thus, day after day, and month after month tran
spre Her health daily sinks, till finally even the
hope Of recovery no longer remains. And thus
THE BLOOMING BRIDE,
But a few years ago in the flush Of health and
youth, and buoyancy Of spirits, rapidly, and appa
fenty nexplicably, becomes feeble, sickly, de-
blitated wife, with frame emaciated, nerves un,
strung, spirits depressed, countenance bearing tho
impress Of suffering. and an utter physical and
mental prostration.
Sometimes this deplorable change may and does
srise from organic or constitutional causes. But
,ftener, by far oftener, to gross and inexcusable
ignorance Of the simplest and painest rules Of
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
UNTO THE THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATION"
Transmitting CONSUMPTION, sCROFULA,
HYPOCHONDRlA, INSANITY, GOUT,
\ KINGS EVIL, and other diseases,
II
DREADFUL INHERITANCE
H from the Parents.
And must this continue Shall We be wise In
oil that the cattle of our fields our horses,
our sheep, our cows, our oxen, the nature and
character OF the soil We possess, the texture and
quality of our goods and merchandise but in all that
concerns ourselves as human beings, with human
functions and passions, subject to great derange-
mcnt, involving our future peace and happiness
in all that concerns the health and welfare OF the
wife of our affections and the mother Of our 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
BENIoATEO ORANGE,
AS CULPABLE AS INyxcUsABLE!
Il How long shall this ignorance prevail so produc-
tive of its bitter fruits How long shall the wife
and mother be Ignorant OF the nature, character and
causes Of the various womb and sexual complaints,
,mbitterng her days by suffering-suffering often
prolonged to years, eventuating in complication Of
diseases utterly and hopelessly incurabe Shall
we for ever close our eyes to the results of physo
logical science by which may arrive at IN
understanding of ourselves as 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 tohat
concern, them most 10 knop TO secure their health
and happiness. That kno,ciedge is contained IN a
little tcork entitled
THE ma ARR K d wOMAN'S
\ PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION,
Il BY DIR. A. M. MAURICEAU,
II PROFESSOR OF DISEASES OF WOMEN.
One H,,d,edh Edition. lsmo, pp. 25o Price 80 Cent?
[oN FINE PAPER, EXTRA BINDING, 81 OO.1
First published in ls47 s"d it is not
Il SURPRISING OR WONDERFUL,
| Considering that EVERY MALE
II yyhe ther MARRIED OR NOT, can here
II acquire n full knowledge OF the ma
II ture, character and en- uses OF her
H complaints, with the various
II symptoms, ,nnd that nearly
i HALF A MILLION COPIES
should have been sold. It is impracticable to con-
vey fully the various subjects treated of, as they
are of 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 few
months.
/ CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.