Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-11-21
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which they must expect TO encounter. Inc coun
try is deluged with quack nostrums, each claiming
to be the ne pi,ts ultlu-the medicine OF all medl
cnes, aud are pushed into notice by the aid 0
printers ink, with zeal worthy of better cause
notwithstanding all that has been said and the es
says written against their use by the profession
and out of the profession. Indeed So prevalent MAJ
become the mania for quackery, that recent wri
ter a man of emnence in the medical profession
STRONGLY advises that the subject be let alone. 81
exists y says he, Sin every walk aud Occupation
of life, by the exercise of which men procure
bread" and thinks it time wasted to endeavor u
stem the tide.
We have long since thought that the only Ell
fectual method Of counteractng this strong curren
of ouackery is to place in the hands of the people
regular Medicines, prepared in accordance VIII
the rules laid down by the different colleges o.
Pharmacy.
When our praries and mountains catch on fire
and the inhabitants behold the devourng element
sweeninq towards their devoted homes, what dc
thew do? Do they vainly endeavor to stop 1T
progress by throwing few buckets of water upon
ia By no means! They build up counter-fireS
which rush forth to meet the approaching torrent
of fame ard by exhausting its food, put stop Il
It's ravaoes, or turn it out of its course Now this
is precisely what we are trying to do. The coua
Ter fire which we are kindling consists in present
ing to the public, Medicines, which are prepared
according 10 the laws of science-from formulate
given by the United States Pharmacopnia, 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, zoe ,eouM refer TO the aohole medical
profession throughout the ,corld. We bring for
ward no certificates from obscure individuals, sta
ting that they have been cured of all manner o.
ncurable diseases, deeming it an insult TO the In
teigence of the community to try to palm OH such
stuff upon them. Ifthese medicines are humbugs
then medical science is a humbug
N. B. Pamphlets treating of the various dis
eases for which these medicines are applicable
may be had of any of our agents gratultously.
COMPOUND CATHARTlC PILLS.
These Pills are very brisk in their action; acting
briskly on the stomach, liver and bowels-carry,
ing off all the unhealthy secretons, and promoting
healthy flow of bile. They are unequalled
where strong impression is necessary to be made
upon the system, as in all bilious attacks, fevers
or where the stomach is disordered, attended with
head-a 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
casionally dose. The recipe by which they are
prepared was taken from the Us. Dispensatory
and they have been in use by the medical profess
sion for many years. Price p cents per box.
COOPER'S .AyNTIDYSPEPTTC 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 Stoughton'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.-I'his ar
ticle is superior TO the Syrup, from the fact that il
is in highly concentrated state, and not liable to
be 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 U. S. PharmacOpeia 1t is eminently
useful in cases of broken down constitutions. We
neria diseases all impurities of the blood, Scrofu-
la, Chronic Rheumatism, General Debility, and
all cases where mercury has been too freely used
Price 81 90 per bottle.
DR.. Iuunroe's Cough .Minture.-For the cure
of coughs, colds, bronchitis, &C. Price 25 cents
CoMPoutD SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.-FOr
The cure of Coughs. Bronchitis, relief Of ConSunp-
ton and other Pulmonary affections.
Many of the preparations sold under the name
of Wild Cherry, contain not particle of the cher
ry but are mixtures Of other ingredients, nearly OF
quite destitute of the remedial qualities of the
Wild Cherry. This Syrup is warranted to be
manufactured from the P,Wnus VUginianG, 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.
Dichetps Piles OiRtment.-This is safe and
eifectual remedy for this painful complaint. Price
Is cents per box.
STOUGHTON'S BITTERS.-For the cure
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 y. S. 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,
Maine, whose name it bears, and who says oft
at is the best eye water have ever SEEM" Price
IS cents.
Dr.. PROCT OR'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
purgatve powers, and will not injure the child by
remaining on the stomach. Price IS cents.
HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS.-Among
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 rs pills.
Price 81 90 per box For particulars see our
pamphlet called 1.-THE Females Medical Adyi-
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 oil
Pills in use-many of which are so irritating to
the bowels, that they often do more harm than
GOOD, and sometimes do irreparabe mischief
These Pills are not only an excellent family med
icine as purgative; but they are unsurpassed as
Great Purifier Of The Blood, thus laying the axe
at the root of the evil. For all diseases dependen,
on bad state of the blood, such as Scrofula. all
eruptions of the skin, as letter, Salt Rheum. E.
ryspelas, &c. Each box contains 40p pills. Price
25 cents.
DLaRRHEA CORDLaL.-Fo the cure Of
Diarhea, Dysentery. Cholera Morbus, SC. Price
80 cents.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.-The
editors of the U. S. Dispeusatory have given the
formula for the preparation of several popular med
icnes of the day, such as Godfrey's Cordial, Bate
mans Pectoral Drops, &C., &C., in order that they