Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-08-01

! uate e one of the first medical schools IN
the United States and having devouled guar
ter or a century 10 the
,N\NhELifijI, study and treatment OF
.\.iT12tESlI1if{&hxL< Syphilis and kindred
&<<\%zI n ---L1ztE' disorders as speciality
81. N xrllcSL m be hos com" possessed OF
& ~. EezltuatzM<<> most invaluable infrna-
<,///N@4+ny-sH\<>, nation in regard TO The
>////i'!IllNN\\E same and is able to COM
press into wade mccum compass The very quln.
tcsscpce Of medical science on this important
subject; as the result of the experience Of the
most eminent physicians in Europe and Amer
ica is thoroughly demonstrated in his own high
" successful practice in the treatment of secret
diseases IN many thousands OF cases in the City
of Philadelphia alJna.
The practice OF Dr. Hunter has long been
and still is literally unhoundcd, but al the ear
nest solicitation of numerous persons, be has
been induced to extend The sphere of his profess
siona usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium Of his Medical Manual
aud Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
1t is a VOLUME that should Toe IN the hands Of
every family in the land, whether used pre-
vCntaliyc OF secret vices or as guide for the al
deviation Of one Of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourees ever visited upon mankind for the
sins Of s,Esua!itv and impurity OF every kind.
1t is volume That has received the unquali-
fed recommendation of the first physicians in
the land, while many ClerpYmen, fathers, moth
ers, philanthropislS and humanltarians, have
most freely extended lis circulation il all quar-
terS where lis powerful teachings would be
likely 10 be instrumental IN the moral purltlca-
ton and physical healing o! mulHtudes OF our
people, among the youug, volatile and indls
Greet, Otherwise the pride and flower OF the ma
ton.
The author argues particularly, most strong
ly against every species of sell-defIement, and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms,
to guard the young of both sexes from the terri
bic consequences concomtant of their ignorance
of physiological laws and SEXUAL i'm purities and
Irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the vicious and cor
ruptlng examples of their school-mass or other
wise. To those who have beea already ensnared
to the paths that Take hold on HE'LL clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure return of soupd health, and regenera-
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 Venereal of Sy-
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maades
which spring directly OF less remotely from the
indulgence Of carnal passions and secret viola
tons 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 -
large mojor:y being the victims of the voluP-
tuous iudscTetion of their Progeni,ors, agreea-
bly, to The Scriplural enunciation, tina! 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 lie 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 20 cents, or copies for 81. Address,
postpaid, COsDEN & CO, Publishers, box
1877, Philadelphia.
CT Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
an. .s,edelphia, April Is, 1851. 22-ly