Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-09-06

nresr into wade mecum compass the very quln-
tessence of medical science on this important
subject; as the result Of the experience OF the
most eminent ply in Europe and Amer
lea is thoroughly demonstrated in his own high
" successful practice in the treatment OF secret
diseases in MANY thousands of cases IN the City
of Philadelphia alone.
The nrac,ice of Dr.. Hunter has long been,
and still is literally unbounded, but at the ear
nest solicitation Of numerous persons, he mas
been induced to extend the sphere OF his profess
sopal usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium Of his "Medlcal Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted.
II is volume that should be IN the hands OF
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
ventatiye of secret vices or as guide Tor Inc al
deviation of one of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourees ever visited upon mankind Tor the
sins of sensualily and impurlly OF every kind.
II is volume that has received the unquall-
fed recommendation of the first physicians IN
the land, while many clergymen, fathers, moth
ers. philanlhropists and humaniiarians, have
most freely extended its circulation in all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would he
likely TO be instrumental IN the moral purlhca
ton and physical healing of mulitudes OF onr
people among the young, volatile and lndis-
Greet, otherwise the pride and flower oil 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
hle consequences concomltant OF their ignorance
Of physioIogical laws and SEXUAL impurities ano
irregularities. whether exhibited by precious
Idevelopment or arising from the vicious and cor
up,ine examples of their school-mates or other
wise. To those who have beea already ensnareC
TO the "paths that take hold on hell clear anc
eypl;cit vay is shown by which they may Sc
cure return of sound health, and TeSeneIa
ton of the soul from its terrible pollution.
, Ii is we'll known that thousand OF victims ar
annually sacrificed at the shrine OF Quackery--
, especially those suffering from Venereal OF Sy
phitic Observation-Disclosures, Seminal weakness
! Nervous Debility, and the numerous maIadle
. which spring directly o. less remotely from th'
indulgence OF carnal passions and secret viola
I items OF Nature.
; In view of these facts, and when it is ALL
) considered that about 100 900 persons die an
nualIy in the United States OF Consumption
a large molori:y being the victims oil The Voiup
tuous indiscrelion OF their progeniorS, agreea
bly, TO The Scriptural enumeration, ina! Inc SIN
of the parents are visited upon the children
even TO the third and fourth generation.-Ih
Author, imbued with sentiments OF eLlarge'
> philanthropy, will scarcely I've censured for an
effort 10 restrain the vices OF the age, by IN
l humble fundamentally of his Medical Manual
i One copy. securely enveloPed,will be forward
ed free OF postage 10 any part OF the Unite
States for 25 cents, or copies for 81. Addres:
postpaid, COsDEN & CO, Publishers, bo
81, Philadelphia.
QT Booksellers, Canvssssrs and Book Agent
supplied on the most liberal terms.
! Philadelphia, Feb. %. 1885, LILY