Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-10-03
MO- OVJACKERY!
PRESC0TT & Z A N 7 Is
F A MILY M B DICIN L 5

u the pr0prletOrS are aware Oi the PIeJuui00
which they must expect TO encounter. The conh
try is deuged with quack. nOstrumS, each clalmIn!
10 be the ne plus uLtra-the medicine of all medl
cines, aud are pushed into notice by the aid o
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 50 prevalent ha
become the mania for quackery, that recent VII
ter, man of emnence in the medical profession
strongly advises that the subject be let alone. 81
exists. " says he, Sin every walk and occupation
of life, by the exercise of which men procure
bread" and thinks it time wasted to endeavor II
stem the tide.
We have long since thought that the only Ell
fectual method Of couneracting this strong curren
of quackery is to place in the hands Of the people
regular Medicines, prepared in accordance witt
the rules laid down by the different colleges o
Pharmacy.
When our prairies and mountains catch on fire
and the inhabitants behold the devourng element
sweeping towards their devoted homes, what dc
they do? Do they vainly endeavor to stop it,
prorress by throwing few buckets of water upon
tn Bv no means They build up couner-fires
which rush forth to meet the approaching torrent
of fame. ard by exhausting its food, put stop tt
its ravares, or turn it out Of its course. Now this
is precisely what we are trying to do. The COua-
Ter fire which we are kndiDg consists in present
ing TO the public, Medicines, which are prepared
according to the laws of science-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
bSst of orurs, under the superintendent oil reg
ulsr physician.
For testimonials of their efficacy in the treat
ment of the various diseases for which they are re
commended, zoe lcOuid refer 10 the 'ohoie medical
profession throughout the World. We bring for
ward no certificates from obscure individuals, sta
ting that they have been cured OF all manner Of
incurable diseases, deeming it an insult to the IN
tollgence of the community to try to palm of such
stuffupon them Ifthese medicines are humbugs
then medical science is 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 CATHARTIC PILLS.
These Pills are very brisk in their action; acting
briskly on the stomach liver and bowels-carry-
Inc off all the unhealthy secretions, 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 dsordered, 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
easionally dose The recipe by which they are
prepared was taken from the u. S. DlspenSatory
aud they have been in use by the medical protes-
sion for many years. Price 25 cents per box.
COOPER'S .4NTEDYSPEPTYC PILLS
These Pills are mild and safe purgative.-
They act mildly upon the liver, stomach and bow
els. They are emnently calculated 10 correct the
stomach by removing all foul secrellons. 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 Is cents per box.
FLUID EXTRACT OF SARsAPARILLA.-This ar
tice is superior TO the Syrup, from the fact that il
is in highly concentrated state, and not liable tc
be injured by any change of climate. 1t contains
much larger quantity of the Sarsaparilla 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. It's emnenlly
useful in cases of broken down cVpShtntions, We
neria diseases, all impurities of the blood, Scroiu
la, Chronic Rheumatism, General Debility, and
all cases where mercury has been too freely used
Price S 90 per bottle.
DR.. .Munroe'S Cough .Mirt,re-For the cure
of coughs, colds, bronchitis, sc. Price % cents
CoMpouND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.-Fol
The cure of Coughs, Bronchitis, reitet Of COaaump-
ton and other Pulmonary affections.
Many of the preparations sold under the name
of Wild Cherry, contain not particle OF the cher
" 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 PrunuS VTginiaaG, OF
Wild Cherry, and to possess all the virtues of that
valuable medicine. In all pulmonary affections II
is an excellent remedy. Price so cents.
Dichett'S Piles Oiatment-This is safe and
effectual remedy for this painful complaint Price
rs cents per box.
STOUGHTON'S BITTERS.-For the cure
of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Loss of Appetite.
General Weakness, &c. These Bitters are pure
" vegetable, containing no mercury or any other
mineral. Prepared according to the U. 5. p
Price 50 cents.
DR.. CLEVELAND'S EYE WATER
This is decidedly the best Eye Water in use. II
has been used for many years by the best physl-
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
alt is the best eye water have ever seen." Price
IS cents.
Dr.. PROCTOR'S WORM MIXTURE
This is the surest and safest remedy Tor worms
Il is warranted purely vegetable; is pleasant tt
take, and does not require nauSeous dose OF Gas
tor Oil to be given to carry 1t oil, as 1t possesses
purgative powers, and will not injure the child by
remaining on the stomach. Price 70 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
These pills are no invention OF our own, but nave
been used bv the medical profession for many
years, with the greatest success IN the Treatment
of these diseases. Each box contains 10 pills.
Price 81 90 per box. For particulars see ou
namphlet called The Females Medlca Advl
ser.'' which may be had of our agents gratis, ant
which treats of these diseases, their symptoms
treatment, sc.
DR.. ]. S. BEYNEr's VEGETABLE SARsAPARIL
IA PILLs.-These Pills are purely vegetable; arr
safe and mild purgative, destitute OF those acrlt
Qualities which are so Objectionable In most o
Pills in use-many OF which are so irritating u
the bowels, that they often do more harm thar
rood, and sometimes do irreparable mischief
These Pills are not only an excellent family med
ieine as a purgative; but they are unsurpassed al
Great Purifier Of the Blood, thus laying the ak
at the root of the evil For all diseases dependen
on bad state Of the blood, such as Scrofula. al
eruptions of the skin, as letter, Salt Rheum e
rysipelas, SC. Each box contains AZ pills. Prize
25 cents.
DLlRRHEA CORDL4L.-For the cure o
Diarhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, &c. Pnc'
80 cents.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.--Th'
editors of the U, S. Dispensatory have given tn
formula for the preparation OF several popular med
ieines of the day, such as Godfrey Cordial, Bate
| rnnn,S pactnral lrnns &c Sc In ORDER that they