Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-05

'''''' 'f.'-N\> same anu Is dOit 10 SoAl-
press 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 physicians in Europe and Amer.
lea is thoroughly demonstrated III his own high
Iy successful practice in the treatment OF secret
diseases in many thousands Of cases III the City
of Philadelphia alone
The practice of Dr.. Hunter has long been,
and still is literally unbounded, but at the ear
nest solicita-i IN Of numerous persons, be has
been induced TO extend The sphere Of his probes
Sona usefulness to the community at large,
through The medium OF his medical Manual
and II and Book for tho Afflicted"
Ii is a volume that should he in the hands oil
every family in The land, whether used as pre-
venlative OF secret vices or as guide Tor Inc al
deviation Of one of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourgss ever visited upon mankind Tor the
sins Of sensuaIity and lmpuuty OF every kind
1t is q volume that has received The unquall-
fed recommendation of the first physicians III
the land, while many Clergymen, fathers, moth
ers, phanlhropislS and humanltarlans, have
most freely extended its circulation IL all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to be instrumental In the moral purlhca-
ton and physical healing of multludes OF onr
people among the young, volatile and lndIS
Greet, Otherwise the pride and Hover OF The ma
ton
The author argues particularly, most strong
~ against every species OF seIi-dchiement, ana
warns parents and guardians, IN searching terms
to guard the young OF both sexes from The terri
bic consequences concomitant OF their ignorance
Of phv Siologica laws and sexual impurities and
irregularities, whether eXhiJlled by precious
development or arising from the vicious aud cor
ruping examples OF their sChooI-maleS or other
wise. To those who have beeh already ensnareo
to the "patns that take hold on hell clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc.
cure a return Of sound health, and a rcgeneTa-
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 Nenereal OF Sy.
philitic Observation-Disclosures Seminal Weakness
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maIadIes
which spring directly OF less remotely from The
indulgence Of carual passions and secret viola
lions OF Nature.
In view of these facts, and when il is al.o
considers! that about 100000 persons die an
nualIy in the United States of Consumption
large mojor.y being the victims OF the voIuP-
tuous indscTetIon OF their pr"geniiorS' agreea-
bly, to the ScripturaI enunc!ation, tha! the sins
of the parents are visited upon the children,
even to the third and fourth generatIon.-Tne
Author, mbued with sentiments of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely lie censured for any
effort TO restrain the vices OF the age, by the
humble instrumenaty OF his Medical Manual.
One copy securely enveoped,wIIl he forward
ed free OF postage 10 any part OF the United
States for 20 cents, or copies for 81. Address,
postpaid, COoDEN Il CO., Publishers, box
1917, Philadelphia.
~ Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April Is, 1851. 22-ly