Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-05

Dres. into wade mecum compass the very gum
tessence of medical science on this importan
subject: as the result of the experle nee oil tht
most eminent ply sicians in Europe and Amer
lea is thoroughly demonstrated IN his own high
Iy successful practice in the treatment OF Secre
diseases in many thousands OF cases in The CITY
of Philadelphia alone.
The practice Of DR.. Hunter has long been
and still is literally unbounded, but at The ear
nest solicita- IN Of numerous persons, he has
been induced TO extend The sphere OF his probes
sona usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium Of his "Medlcal Manual
and II and Book for tho Afflicted"
Ii is a volume that should be in the hands OF
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
venative of secret vices or as guide for The al
deviation Of one of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourges ever visited upon mankind for the
sins Of sensuaity and impurity Of every kind.
1t is a volume that has received the unquali
fled recommendation Of the first physicians in
the land, while many clergymen, fathers, moth
ers, philanthropists and humantarians, have
most freely extended lis circulation il all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to be instrumental In the moral purifca-
ton and phy sical healing of multitudes OF our
people, among the young, volatile and indis
Greet, otherwise the pride and flower OF the ma
zion.
The author argues particularly, most strong
" against every species Of se(-defement and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms,
to guard the young of both sexes from the terri
BILE consequences concomitant Of their ignorance
of physiological laws and SEXUAL impurities and
irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the vicious and cor
rupting examples of their school-mates or other
wise. To those who have been already ensnare6
to the "paths that take hold on hell" clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure return of sound health, and Tegenera-
ton of the soul from its terrible pollution.
1t is well known that thousand Of victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine Of Quackery-
especially those suffering from YeneTeal of Sy
phlitic Observation-Disclosures, Seminal Weakness.
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maladies
which spring directly or less remotely from the
indulgence of carnal passions and secret viola
tions of Nature.
In view of these facts, and when it is aho
considered that about 100000 persons die an
nually in the United States of Consumption
a large mojori:y being the victims Of the volup-
tuous indiscretion of their progenitorS, agreea-
bly TO the ScripturaI enunciation, lha! the sins
of the parents are visited upon the children,
even to the third and fourth generation.-The
Author, imbued with sentiments of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely be censured for any
effort 10 restrain the vices of the age, by the
humble instrumentaity of his Medical Manual.
One copy, securely enveloped,w be forward
ed free of postage 10 any part of the United
States for rs cents, or copies for 81. Address,
postpaid, COSDEN 81 CO., Publishers, box
1877, Philadelphia.
O1 Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April Is, 1857. 22-ly