Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-07-05

nres, into wade mecum compass the very quin
te>,ence of medical science on this important
subject: as The result Of the experience oil tbs
mos, eminent ply sicians in Europe and Amer
lea is thoroughly demonstrated III his own high.
~ successful practice IN the treatment OF secret
diseases in many Thousands oi cases III the City
of PLilade lphis alone.
The nracIice of Dr.. Hunter has long been,
and sill is literally unbounded, but at The ear
nest solicitation of numerous persons, he has
been induced 10 extend be sphere OF bis probes
sional usefulness 10 the community al large,
through the medium Of his "Medical Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
II is a volume that should be in the hands Of
every family in The land, whether used as pre-
venlative Of secret vices or as guide for The al
deviation of one Of the most awful and destruc-
tive scouIees ever visited upon mankind for the
sins of sensuality and impurty OF every kind.
II is a volume that has received the unquali-
fed recommendation of the first physicians in
the land while many clergymen, fathers, moth
ers. phlanhroplsts and humantarians, have
most freely extended its circulation in all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to he instrumental IN the moral puflhca-
ton and physical healing Of mulitudes of our
people, among the young, volatile and ihdis-
Greet. otherwise the pride and iower OF the ma
ton.
The author argues particularly, most strong
~ AGAINST every species Of sell-dehlement, and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms,
to guard the young OF both sexes from the terri
bic consequences concomltant OF their ignorance
of physiological laws aud SEXUAL impurities and
irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the vicious and cor
rupting examples Of their school-males or other
wise. To those who have beca already ensnared
10 tie "paths that take hold on hell, a clear ana
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure a return of sound health and a regenera-
ton of the soul from lis terrible pollution.
1t is well known that thousand Of victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine Of Quackery--
especially those suffering from Venereal Of Sy-
phiIiiic Observation-Disclosures Seminal Weakness.
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maladles
which spring directly or less remotely from tho
indulgence OF carna passions and secret viola
lions of Nature.
In view of these facts, and when it is ako
considered that about 100000 persons die an
nualy in the United States Of Consumption
a large moori.y being the victims OF the yolup-
tuous indiscretIon of their progenitors, ogreea-
Uly 10 the Scriptural enuncia,ion, that the sins
Of the parents visited upon the children.
even 10 the third and fourth generation.-The
Author, imbued with sentiments Of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely be censured for any
effort to restrain the vices Of the age, by The
humble instrumentaIiy Of his Medical Manual.
One copy. securely enveIoPed, will be forward
ed free of postage 10 any part Of the United
States for 25 cents, or copies forS 81. Address.
postpaid, COSDEN & CO, Publishers, box
1877, Philadelphia.
UT Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, Feb. 90, 1856. l4-ly