Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-07-25

'//|"!l!'NNN\' same aud is able 10 COM
presg into wade nccum compass the very quin-
lessence 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 in his own high
ly successful practice in the treatment OF secret
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 solicitation of numerous persons, he mas
been induced to extend The sphere OF his PROBES
sional usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium Of his "Mcdlcal Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
1t is a volume that should be in the hands OF
every family in the land, whether used "a pre-
tentative of secret vices or as guide Tor the al
deviation Of one of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourges ever visited upon mankind for the
sins of sensualiv and inquiry OF every kind.
II Is volume that has received the unqua-
fed recommendation of the first physicians in
the land while many ceri ymen, fathers, moth
erS, YhianthroplsS and humanijarans, have
most freely extended It's circulation il all quar-
tiers where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to he instrumental IN he neral puriGCa.
ton and physical healing Of mullICudes OF our
people, among the young, volatile and indis.
erect, otherwise the pride and flower Of the ma
ton.
! The author argues particularly, most strong
| ly against every species of seli-defilement, and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms,
to guard the young of both sexes from the terri
bic 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 beeA already ensnared
to the paths that take hold on hell" clear and
explicit way is shown by which they may Sc
cure a return Of sound healch, and a TegeneTa-
ton of the soul from its terrible pollution.
tits we'll known that thousand OF victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine OF Suackery-
especially those suffering from Nenereal OF oy-
ubiIitic diseases-Strictures 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
bopsidereJ that about 100000 persons DIE an
uually in the United States OF Consumption
A large moior.y being the victims OF the voluP-
,uous indiscsetion OF their progenilors. agreea-
Div to the Scrjptural enunciaiion, tina! the sins
Of the parents are visited upon the children,
even TO The third and fourth generation.-Th
Author, imbued with sentiments of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely lie censured for any
effort to restrain the vices of the age, by the
humble insirumentality Of his Medical Manual.
One copy securely enveIoped,win be forward
ed free of postage 10 any part Of the United
States for % cents, or copies for 81. Address,
postpaid, COSDEN 81 Co, Publishers, box
1877, Philadelphia.
o. Booksellers, Cdnvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most lIbeia terms.
Philadelphia, ApI.l Is, 1857. 22-ly