Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-11-28

presr into wade mecum compass the very gum
tessence of medical science on this important
subject; as the result Of the experience OF the
most eminent physicians in Europe aud Amer
! lea is thoroughly demonstrated in his own high
ly successful practice in the treatment OF secret
diseases in many thousands OF cases IN lhe City
of Philadelphia alone.
The practice of Dr.. Hnnter has long been
and still is literally unbounded, but at the ear
nest solicita-i IN OF numerous persons, ne mas
| been induced 10 extend the sphere OF his PROBES
siona usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium of his Medical Manual
and b and Book for tho Afflicted"
Ii is volume that should be in the hands oil
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
veniative of secret vices or as guide Tor Inc al
deviation of one Of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourges ever visited upon mankind Tor the
sins of sensualily and impuri,y OF every KIND.
1t is volume that has received the unquall'
fed recommendation of the first physicians In
the land, while many clergymen, fathers, moth
ers, phiIanthropsts and humanitarians, have
most freely extended its circulation II all quar-
Iters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to be instrumental In the moral purihca
ton and physical healing of multltudes OF onl
people, among the young, volatile and lndlS
Greet, Otherwise the pride and flower OF the ma
ton.
The author argues particularly, most strong
Iy against every species OF sell-dehiement, ano
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms
to guard the young OF both sexes from the 'ern
BILE consequences concomltant OF their ignorance
of phy siologcal laws and SEXUAL impurities ant
irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the VICIOUS ana cor
rupting examples oftheir school-mates or other
wise. To those who have beea already ensnarec
to the "pa,hs that take hold on hell, clear anC
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure return of sound health, and reSenefa
ton of the soul from lis terrible pollution.
1t is we'll known that thousand of victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine OF Qnackery--
especially those suffering from Venereal OF Sy
phiIitic diseases-S.rclures, Seminal weakness
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maladie'
which spring directly or less remotely from th'
Indulgence Of carnal passions and secret Vlo'a
tons of Nature.
In view of these facts, and when it is alb
considered that about 100000 persons die an
nualv in the United States Of Consumption
a large mojori:y being the victims OF the VoluP
tuous iudiscTeton OF their progenilorS, agreea
Ibly TO the Scrptural euunciation, that The sin'
of the parents are visited upon the children
even to the third and fourth generaton.-Ih'
Author, imbued with sentiments OF enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely lie censured for any
effort TO restrain the vices Of the age, by TIT
bundle instrumenlality of his Medical Manual
One copy. securely enveloped,w will be forward
ed free of postage 10 any part OF the UnHet
States for % cents, or copies for 81. Address
postpaid COoDEN u co, Publishers, boz
81, Philadelphia
~ Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April Is, 1857. 22-ly