Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-31
NO 9axIACMERY!
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the propretors are aware OF Tue Ry ,eJ'
which they must expect to encounter. Inc coun-
try i. deuged with quack nostrums, eacn cia'in'ns
Ia be the ne pl,ts ultra-ihe medicine OF all med-
zines. aud are pushed into notice by the ala Oh
prnter's ink, with zeal worthy of better cause,
notwithstanding all that has been said ana the es-
says written against their use by the pTo'eSsio"'
and out of the profession. Indeed oprevalen' mas
become the mania for Quackery that recent VIII
ter man of eulinence IN the medical pro'eSS'o,'
STRONGLY advises that the subject be let alone. III
eyis,s ), saws he. sin every walk and occupation
of life. by the exercise of which men procure
broad ,, and thinks it time wasted to endeavor to
stem the tide.
We have long since thought that the only Ell
facual method of counteractng this strong current
of ouackery is to place in the hands of the people
reoular Medicines. prepared in accordance with
the rules laid down by the different colleges OF
Pharmacy.
When our praires and mountains catch on hre,
and the inhabitants behold the devouring element
sweeninU towards their devoted homes, what do
thew do? Do they vainy endeavor to stop its
proGress by throwing few buckets of water upon
tn By no means! They build up counter-fires
which rush forth to meet the approaching torrent
of flame. ard by exhausting its food, put stop to
its ravaGes or turn it out OF its course. Now this
is precisely what we are trying to do. The coun-
Ter fire which we are kindling consists in present
inc to the public, Medicines, which are prepared
according to the laws of scence--from formulate
given by the United States Pharmacopeia, except
in two or three instances, where they were obtain
ed from regular physicians of high standing in the
medical profession. They are prepared from the
best of drugs, under the superintendent of reg
ular physician.
For testimonials of their efficacy in the treat
ment of the various diseases for which they are re
commended. ,ce ,couM refer 10 The ,ohoic medical
profession throughout the rorld. We bring for
ward no certificates from obscure individuals, sta
ting that they have been cured of all manner OF
incnrabe diseases, deeming it an insult to the in
telligence of the community to try to palm oil such
stuff upon them. lfthese medicines are humbugs,
then medical science is humbug.
n b. Pamphlets treating of the various dis
eases Tor which these medicines are applicable,
may be had of any of our agents gratutously.
COMPOUND CATHARrIC PILLS
These Pills are very brisk in their action acting
| briskly on the stomach, liver and bowels-carry-
ING off all the unhealthy secretions and promoting
healthy flow of bile. They are unequaled
where strong impression is necessary to be made
upon the system. as in all bilious attacks, fevers,
.r where the stomach is diSordered, attended with
head ache In sections of the country where fe-
YER and ague prevail, they will prevent this dis
ease by keeping the liver in healthy action, by oc-
easionsly dose The recipe by which they are
prepared was taken from the U. S. Dlspensatory
| and they have been in use by the medical proies-
sion for many years Price Is cents per box.
COOpER'S 'TEDYSPEPTTC PILLS.
These Pills are mild and safe purgative.-
They act mildly upon the liver, stomach and bow
els. They are eminently calculated to correct the
stomach by removing all foul secretions. Given
in connection with Sloughton's Bitters, they form
the best remedy for Dyspepsia. The formula was
obtained of distinguished Virginia physician, by
whom and by many others they have been used
with great success. Price % cents per box.
FLUID EXTRACT OF SARsAPARILLA.-Ihs ar
tice is superior 10 the Syrup from the fact that 1t
is in a highly concentrated state. and not liable to
he injured by any change of climate. 1t contains
a much larger quantity Of the SarsaParllla than
the Syrup-a pint Of this being equal to two quarts
of the Syrup. This medicine is prepared accord
| ing to the l.. s. PharnacOpcela. 1t is emlnenily
useful in eases of broken down constitutions, We
nera diseases, all impurities of the blood, Scrofu-
lin. Chronic Rheumatism, General Debility, and
all cases where mercury has been too freely used.
Price 81 % per bottle.
DR.. .AIuaroe's Cough .MirtoTe-For the cure
of coughs. colds, bronchitis. &c. Price % cents.
CoMpouHD SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.-FOr
The cure of Coughs, Bronchitis, reiicf Of Coasump-
ton and other Pulmonary affections.
Many of the preparations sold uf.er the name
of Wild Cherry contain not particle of The cher
ry but are mixtures of other Ingredients. nearly or
quite destitute of the remedial qualities Of the
| Wild Cherry. This Syrup is warranted to be
manufactured from the Prunus VTginiand, or
Wild Cherry, and to possess all the virtues of that
valuable medicine In all pulmonary affections it
is an excellent remedy. Price so cents.
Dichens Plies OnImeat.-This is safe and
eflectua remedy for this painful complaint. Price
IS cents per box.
of Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint. Loss of Appetite,
General Weakness, Sc. These Bitters are pure
ly vegetable, containing no mercury or any other
mineral Prepared according to the U. ). P
Price 50 cents.
Dr.. CLEVELAND'S EYE WATER
This is decidedly the best Eye Water in use. 1t
has been used for many years by the best physi-
clans. and is recommended by all writers upon the
diseases Of the Eye. 1t was favorite remedy
with Professor Cleveland of Bowdoin College,
,
at is the best eye water have ever SEEM" Price
rs cents.
Dr.. PROCTOR'S WORM MIXTURE.
This is the surest and safest remedy for worms.
Il is warranted purely vegetable; is pleasant to
! take and does not require nauSeous dose OF Cas-
tor Oil to be given to carry it off, as it possesses
purgative powers, and will not lnjure the child by
remaining ON the stomach. Price % cents.
/ n, ~ I
the patent nostrums which are paraded for the
cure of all manner of diseases. none seem adapted
to that class of diseases peculiar to the female SEX
These pills are no invention OF our own, but have
been used by the medical profession for many
wears, with the greatest success in the treatment
of these diseases Each box contains Is pills.
Price ST % per box. For particulars see our
pamphlet called The Females Medical Advi-
ser,'' which may be had of our agents gratis, and
which treats of these diseases, their symptoms,
treatment, SC.
DR.. ]. S. BENNET's VEGETABLE SARsAPARIL-
LA PILLs.-These Pills are purely vegetable; are
safe and mild purgative destitute of those acrid
qualities which are SO Objectionable in most Of
! Pills in use-many OF which are go irritating to
the bowels that they often do more harm than
sood, aud sometimes do irreparable mischief
| These Pills are not only excellent family med
icne as purgative; but they unsurpassed as
Great Purifier Of The Blood, thus laying the axe
at the root of the evil For all diseases dependent
on bad state of the blood such as Scrofula, all
erup,ions of the skin, as letter. Salt Rheum. E.
rysipelas, &c. Each box contains 40 pills. Price
| % cents.
DL4RRHGA CORDL4L.-For the cure Of
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, SC. Price
so cents.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.--The
editors of the U, S. Dspeusalory have given the
formula for the preparation of several popular med
icnes of the day, such as Godlrey's Cordial, Bate
mans Pectoral Drops &C., &C., in order that they
| NOV he nrenared in q rennlar reliahIe manner