Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-16


press into wade mecum compass The very gum
tessence of medical science on this important
subject; as the res lt Of the experience OF the
NEST eminent physicians in Europe aud Amer
lea is thoroughly demonstrated in his own nigh
y successful practice in the treatment OF secret
diseases in many thousands oil 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 solicta-i On 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 "Medical Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
Ii is volume that should be in the hands OF
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
venatve 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 sensualiy and inquiry of every kind.
1t is a volume that has received the unquall-
fed recommendation of the first physicians in
the land, while many clergymen, fathers, moth1
ers, philanlhropists and humanitarians, have
most freely extended its circulation in all quar-
ters where lis powerful teachings would be
likely to be instrumental In the moral Puritica-
ton and physical healing of mulitudes Of our
people, among the young, volatile and lndls
Greet, otherwise the pride and flower OF the ma
| ton.
The author argues particularly, most strong
lly against every species Of sel-defiement, 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 ply siologica laws and SEXUAL impurities and
irregularities, whether exhibited by precious
| C.,, III 10, md
ruptine examples of their school-mates or other
wise To those who have beeh 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 sound health, and Tegenera-
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-
nhilitic diseases-Stfctures, Seminal Weakness.
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maladles
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 900 persons die an
nuay in the United States Of Consumption
large mojori.y being the victims OF the vouP-
tuous indiscretion of their progenitorS, agreea-
DIV 10 the Scriptural enuncia,ion, that the sins
of the parents are visited upon The children,
even to the third and fourth generation.-The
Author, imbucd with sentiments of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely be censured for any
effort 10 restrain the vices of the age, by The
humble instrumentality of his Medical Manual.
One copy, securely enveloped,will be forward
ed free of postage 10 any part of the United
States for 25 cents, or copies for 81. Address,
post paid, COsDEN & CO, Publishers, box
81, Philadelphia.
o. Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
Philadelphia, April Is, 1857. 22-ly