Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-06-13

nres. into wade mecum compass the very quln-
tessence of medical science on this important
subiect: rs the result of the experience oil the
most eminent physicians in Europe and Amer
ica is thoroughly demonstrated IN his own nigh
" 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 al Inc ear
nest solicitation Of numerous persons, he mas
been induced to extend the sphere OF his profess
sional usefulness to the community at large,
throueh the medium Of his Medical Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
If is volume that should be in the hands OF
eyery family in the land, whether used as pre-
ycutative of secret vices, as guide Tor the al
deviation of one of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourges ever visited upon mankind Tor the
sins of sensuality and impurlty OF every KIND.
II is volume that has received the unquall-
fed recommendation of the first physicians IN
the land while many Clergymen, faihers' noun
ers, philanthropistS and humanitanans, nave
most freely extended its circulation In all guar
tiers where lis powerful teachings wouia 10
Gkelv to be instrumental IN the moral puritica-
ton and physical healing OF nsltl'udes OF our
people. among the young, volatile and indls-
Greet. otherwise the pride and flower Of the ma
ton.
The author argues particularly, most strong
To AGAINST eyery species of selE-deflement, and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms,
10 guard the Young Of both sexes from the terri
HE 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-ma,es or diner
wise To those who have beeh already ensnare co
70 the "palhs that take hold on hell, clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure a return Of sound health, and regenera'
ton of the soul from It's 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-
nb;Ii,ic diseases-S,rictures, Seminal Weakness
Nervous Debility and the numerous maiadeS
which spring directly o, less remotely from the
indulgence of carnal passions aud secret viola
tons of Nature.
In view of these facts, and when it is a.c
bonsidered that about 100000 persons die an
nually in the United States of Consumption
a large moiori.y being the victims OF the vouP
tuous indiscIetion OF their progeniiorS, agreea
bly 10 the Scriptural enunciaion, tina: the sins
of the parents are visited upon the children
even to the third and fourth generalon.-l ne
Author, imbucd with sentiments OF ehlargoC
philanthropy. will scarcely he censured for any
effort to restrain the vices of the age, by thu
humble instrumenalty of his Medical Manual
One copy. securely enveloPed,wi be forward
ed free OF postage 10 any part OF the unhet
States for IS cents, or copies for 81. Address
postpaid, COSDEN ~ Co, Publishers, boz
1877, Philadelphia.
M Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April Is, 1851. ely