Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-16
NO QUACKERY!
PRESC0 Z AN TVS
FAMILY NJ EDICIN / S

which they must eSp ect 10 euC"u"tei' Nv S""'.
try is denged with quack nostrums. each claiming
to be the ne plus uitra-the medicine OF all medic
cines. and are pushed into notice by the aid OF
prnter's ink. with zeal worthy of bntter cause,
Notwithstanding all that has been said and the es-
saws written against their use by the profession,
and out of the profession Indeed 80 prevalent has
become the mania for quackery, thai recent wri-
ter. man of eminence in the medical profession,
s,ronulv advises that the subject be let alone. cit
exists {" saws he, sin every walk and occupation
of life. nv the exercise of which men procure
bread.n and thinks it time wasted to endeavor to
stem the tide.
We have long since thought that the only Ell
fectua method of counteracting this strong current
of quackery is to place in the hands of the people
regular Medicines. prepared in accordance with
the rules laid down by the different colleges OF
Pharmacy.
When our prairie. and mountains catch on lre,
and the Inhabitants behold the devouring element
syeepno towards their devoted homes, what do
they do? Do they vainy endeavor to stop its
progress by throwing few buckets OF water upon
lii? By no means They bnild up connier fires
which rush firth to meet the approaching torrent
of flame. ard by exhausting its food, put stop to
i,s ravapes or turn il out of its course. Now this
is precisely what we are trying to do. The ccun-
Ter fire which we are kndlng consists in present
ing to the public. Medicines. which are prepared
arcmdinr to the laws of scence-trom formulate
qiven by the United States Pharmacopeia, except
In two or three instances, where they were obtain
cd rom REGULAR physicians of high standing in the
medical profession They ale prepared from the
hest of drugs. under the superintendent OF reg
usr physician.
Far testimonials of their efficacy in the treat
ment of the various diseases inr which they are re
commended zoe ,couid refer 10 The tohofe medical
profession throughout the world. We bring ior-
ward no certificates from obscure individuals, STA
tipg that they have been cured of all manner oil
incnrabIe diseases, deeming it an insult to the IN
telliJenre of the community to try To palm oil such
stuffuuon them. lfthese medicines are hulnbngs,
then medical science is humbug.
N. B. Pamphlets treating of the various DIS
eases for which these medicines are applicable,
NAV be had of any of our agents gratnIlonsly.
COMPOUND CArHARTlC PILLS
These Pills are very brisk in their action; aching
brisky on the stomach. liver and bowes-carry-
inc off all the unhealthy secrelons. and promoting
healthy flow of bile They are unpqualed
where strong impression is necessary to be made
upon the system. as in all bilious attacks, tevers.
or where the stomach is disnrJered. attended with
head ache. In sections OF the country where te-
yer and ague prevail, they will prevent tins dis
ease by keeping the liver in healthy action, by oc-
caslonaIIy dose. The recipe by which they are
prepared was taken from the u. ). Dispensatory,
and they have been in use by the medical profess
sion for many years. Price % cents per box.
COOPE2'S ANTI DYSPEPTIC PILLS.
! These Pills are mild and safe purgatlve.-
They act mildly upon the liver. stomach and bow
] tlu lai cd In
stomach by removing all foul secreons Given
in connection with Stoughon's Btiers 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. This ar
tice IS superior to the Syrup, from the fact that 1t
is in highly concentrated state. and not liable 10
he injured by any change Of climate. II contains
much larger quantity Of the SarsaparlIIa than
the Syrup-a pint of this being equal To woqnaris
of the Syrup This medicine is prepared accord
inc to the IT, S. PharinacopeIa. 1t is emnenily
useful in cases OF broken down constitutions, We
neral diseases. all impurities of the blood, Scroll
Ia. Chronic Rheumatism, General Debility. aud
all cases where mercury has been too freely used.
Price 81 20 per bottle.
Dr.. .Muaroes Cough Mrtme.-For the cure
of coughs, colds. bronchitis. SIC. Price % cents
CoMporND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.-F0r
the cure of Coughs. Bronchilis. relief Of COnsunp
lion and other Pulmonary .iBsctions.
Many of the preparations sold under the name
of Wild Cherry, contain not a particle Of the cher
nv 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 TTginiana, or
Wild Cherry, and to possess all the virtues Of that
valuable medicine. In all pulmonary affections it
is an excellent remedy. Price 50 cents.
Dicheii's Piles Ointment.-This is safe and
effectua 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
y 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 physl-
clans, and is recommended by all writers upon the
diseases of the Eye. 1t was favorite remedy
with Professor Cleveland Of Bowduin College,
Maine, whose name it bears, and who says it
at is the best eye water have ever SEEM" Price
q GEMS.
Dr.. PROCTOR'S WORM MIXTURE.
This is the surest and safest remedy for worms.
|, 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 rot nure the child by
remaining on the stomach. Price % cents.
HOOPER'S FEMALE PlLLS.-Among
the patent nostrums which are paraded for the
cure of all manner of diseases. none seem adapted
10 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 .hc treatment
e .hese diseases. Each blk contains Is pills.
! Price 81 90 per box. For particulars see our
pamphlet called The Females Medical Advi-
ser - which may be had of our agents gratis, aud
which treats Of these diseases, their symptoms,
treatment, sc.
| DIR. J. S. BENNET's VEGETABLE SARsAPARIL-
Ia PrLLs.-These Pills are purely vegetable; are
i safe and mild purgative destitute Of those acrid
qualities which are So objectionable in most OF
| Pills in use-many OF which are 50 irritating TO
the bowels. thai hey !,2a &; ; .:-a 49,
uoyd. and Sometimes do irreparabe mischief
These Pills are not only an excellent family med
icine as purga,ive; but they are unsurpassed as
I Great Purifier Of he Bicod. Thus laying the axe
At the root of HE evl. For all diseases dependent
On bad state Of the blood. such as Scrofula. all
eruptions of the skin, as letter, Salt Rheun f.
rysipe!as, sc. Each box contains4O pills. Price
y cents.
DL4RRHEa CORDL4L-For the cure Of
Diarrhea, Dysenery. Cholera Morbus, sc. Price
~ cents.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.--The
,diors of the U. ). Dspensainry have given the
formula for the preparation of several popular med
cnes of the day. such as Godfrey's Cordial. Bate
mans Pectural Drops, &c.. &c, III order that they
| may be prepared in regular reliable manner
! We have followed these Jrmaae strictly, and