The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-17
CURE FOR vIRULBNT SMALL Pox,
SCARLATINA AND MEASLES.

A merchant and ship-ownor OF Boston has had
the following recipe sent 10 him from England,
where il was furnished by Mr. lL Larkin, member
of the Royal College of surgeons, who vouches for
it as ga medicine that will effect revolution in
the healing art as regards the prevention and
cure, not only for small pox, but also Of measles
and scarlatina, however malignant the type in q
manner more efficient and extraordinary than
could ever have been anticipated even by the most
ardent philanthropist:"
On the frst appearance of fever or irritation
usherng in attacks, whether occurring in families
large communities, the subjoined mode of treat
ment should at once be entered on; Take ono
grain each of powdered foxgoye or digitaIs, (val-
liable in the ratio Of its greeuness--the dark
should be rejected,) and one Of sulphaie Of ziuc,
(this article is commonly known as white yitrioll
These should be rubbed thoroughly in a mortar or
other convenient vessel, with four or fvo drops
of water this done, noggiu Cor about four ouDecs)
more, with some syrup or sugar, should be given
an adult, and two teaspoonfuls 10 a child every
second hour, until all symptoms OF disease vanish
Thus conducted, conyalescenoe, as ii By magic
will result.
Tbe rapidity of an event 80 auspicous win
equally delight and astonish. 1t may, however,
be necessary further To note, that should the
bowels become obstructed in progress OF the dis.
esse-an evil by no means common-then q
drachm of the compound powder Of jalap, (formed
of two parts cream Of tartar, with one Of jalap)
aud one grain of the berb treated as above, form
ed into psstil with syrup or sugar, should be
given to adult, and hslf-the quantity to . child
This simple medicine shuts out every other form
or article whatever, as totally unnecessary, II not
perniciOus.
The Ulettodm nedendi Of these medicines,
capable Of efecing results so gigantic, remain now
only to be given and appear 10 be a. follows: The
herb, by its anti-debrile properties, lays bold at
of the fever, the prolific source Of woe, which
il Immediately strangles, while the zinc acts the
part of tOpic instantly restoring the equilibrium.
Mr. LaTkin adds:
No emigrant or Government vessel should hore-
after be allowed TO put 10 sea without few pence
worth of these protectors aud it Is further ardent
ly hoped that as the dearest interests Of our con-
mon humanity 30 vitality involved 10 this dis
covcry the press Of all countries will give publici
ty TO this announcement
To prevent piniHg By ne Snail Por.-Mr
Scion Robinson, in a communication inthe Plough,
prevent pitting by the suall pox; n
Get from the Apothecary shop . little vial Of
stuff called liquid cuticIe, and as soon a. the
pustules are fully formed, applya little Of the
liquid witha brush or feather 70 each one. As
fast rs they get ripe, remove the sosb and wips
away the matter clean, and apply che liquid
again. If any one Of them fll second time, you
must remove the covering and repeat the process.
1t will smart like fun for moment, but my word
for it. when you recover you shall not hnd mark
upon that pretty face Of yours 10 prove you bad
ever had the disease. l am told the article is
made OF gun cotton, dissolved in ehloroform- IL
forms an artificial skin over wound just e good
a. the real one.