Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-06-06

presr into wade mecum compass tue very quih-
teSsence Of medical science on IhiS important
subject; as the result Of the experience OF 'ne
most eminent physicians IN Europe ana amer
ica is thoroughly demonstrated IN his own high-
y successful practice in the treatment OF secret
diseases ia many thousands OF cases IN the Ci'y
Of Philadelphia alone.
The practice of DR.. Hunter has long oeen'
and still is literally unbounded but at Inc ear
nest solicta-i N Of numerous persons, ne mas
been induced 10 extend The sphere OF his profess
sional usefulness to the community al large,
through the medium of his Medical Manual
and h and Book for tho Afflicted"
II is volume that should be in the hands Of
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
tentative of secret vices, or guide for the al
deviation Of one Of the most awful and desiruc-
tive scourees ever visited upon mankind Tor The
sins of sensuaty and impurity OF every kind
| 1t is a volume that has received The unquali-
! fed recommendation Of the first physicians In
the land, while many clergymen, fathers, n,oth-
ers, phiIanthropstS and humaBlianans, nave
most freely extended its circulation in all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to be instrumental IN the moral purifca-
ton and physical healing of mulitudes OF our
people. among the young, volatile and indls-
Greet, otherwise the pride and flower Of the ma
lion.
The author argues particularly, most strong
" against every species Of seI-deiement, 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 phy Biological laws and SEXUAL impurities and
irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the vicious and cor
rupting examples of their schoo-maes or other
wise. To those who have beei already ensnare6
to the "paths that take hold on hell" clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure a return Of sound health, and a regenera-
ton of the soul from lis terrible pollution.
II is well known that thousand Of victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine of Quackery-
especially those suffering from Venereal Of Sy-
philitic diseases-StIiciures, Seminal Weakness,
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maades
which spring directly OF less remotely from the
indulgence Of carnal passions and secret viola
tions Of Nature.
In view Of these facts, and when il is al.o
considered that about 100 900 persons die an
nually in the United States Of Consumption
large mojOri.y being the victims of the volup-
tuous indiscretion of their progeniors. agreea-
bly, 10 the Scriptural enumeration, that the sins
Of the parents are visited upon the children,
even 10 the third and fourth generation.-The
Author, imbued with sentiments Of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely ts censured for any
effort 10 restrain the vices Of the age, by the
humble fundamentally Of his Medical Manual.
One copy, securely enveloped, will be forward
ed free Of postage 10 any part Of The United
States for rs cents, or copies for 81. Address,
post.p paid, COSDEN d CO, Publishers, box
1877, Philadelphia.
or Booksellers, Csnvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April ls, 1857. 22-ly