Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-02-27

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//NH!'jNt\\\ same and is able TO com
pres. into wade mecum compass the very gum
I essence Of medical science on this Importan
subject as The result of the experience OF The
most eminent physicians in Europe and Amer
Ics s thoroughly demonstrated in his own high
/ iy 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 has
been induced 10 extend the sphere OF his probes
sions usefulness to the community at large,
through the medium of his "Medical Manual
and Hand Book for tho Afflicted"
/ 1t is d volume that should he in the hands OF
every family in the land, whether used as pre-
venlatIve of secret vices, or as guide for the al
! deviation Of one Of the most awful and destruc-
tive scourges ever visited upon mankind Tor the
sins Of sensuaty and impuri'y of every kind.
! 1t is a volume that has received the unquall-
! fed recommendation of the first physicians in
the land, while many cergymen, fathers, moth
ers, phiIanthropists aud humaniarians, have
most freely extended its circulation il alIquar-
terS where lis powerful teachings would be
| likely to I've instrumental III the moral purlhca-
ton and physical healing of mutltudes OF our
people, among the young, volatile and lndis'
Greet, otherwise The pride and flower OF the ma
lion.
The author argues particularly, most strong
ly against every species OF seIl-dehiement, and
warns parents and guardians, in searching terms
to guard the young Of both sexes from the terri
bic consequences ccncomitant of their ignorance
of physiological laws and SEXUAL impurities and
irregularities whether exhibited by precious
development or arising from the vicious and cor
rupling examples of their schUol-mates or other.
wise. To those who have been already ensnareG
20 ,he paths that take hold on he'll" clear aud
!explcIt way is shown by which they may Sc
cure return Of sound health, and a Tesenera-
ton OF the soul from lis terrible pollution.
1t is well known that thousand of victims are
annually sacrificed at the shrine Of Quackery-
especially those suffering from Vencfeai oi oy-
uk;!;tic Observation-Disclosures Seminal Weakness,
Nervous Debility, and the numerous maIadiee
" hch 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 100, 600 persons de an
nualy in the United States Of CONSUMPTION
large mcjori.y being the victims of The Vo!nP.
i,uous iudIscrcuon OF their Progeniicrs, aSreea-
! Wy TO the Scrptural euuncaton, that the sins
of the parents arc visited upon the children,
even to the third and fourth generation.-The
Author, imbucd with sentiments Of enlarged
philanthropy, will scarcely I've censured for any
effort to restrain the vices of the age, by the
humble ins,rumcn,rlity Of his Medical Manual.
One copy. securely cnveloPed,wil be forward,
ed free OF postage 10 any part of the United
states for IS cents or 6 copies for 81. Address.
postpaid, COsDEN Il Co, Publishers, box
1877, Philadephia.
nr Booksellers, Canvassers and Book Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
| Philadelphia, April lS, 1857. 22-ly