Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-21

THE KIDNEYS.

u,HE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
| II situated at the upper part OF the loln. SUR
rounded BY lat and ,eons,suns OF ,hfoe patts'
Wis; Tho Anterior. aud the lnterior,tho Exterior:
The anterior abaorba. Interior consists OF
tissues or veins, which serve as deposit Tor tho
urine aud convey 10 the exterior. The exc.
rlor Is n conductor also, terminating In single
tube and called tho Urotor. Tho uretera arc
connected with tho bladder.
The bladder Is composed ofvarious coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz the Upper,
the Lower, tho Nervous. and the Mucous. The
upper expels. the lower retains. Many have a
desire 20 urinate without the ability. Others uric
nate without the ability TO retain. This ire
quenty occaTs IA children.
| To cure these aiieclinns we must bring into
action the musries. which aIe CO Jagged In their
various functions. II they are neglected, Gra-
The reader must also be made aware that
| however slight may DO the attack, Il IL sure TO
Affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood arc supported from these
''"''' GOVT. OR RnEUMATIsM.s
Pain occurring In the loins Is indicative Of the
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed TO acid stomach and chalky concretiOns.
THE GRAVEL.
Tho gravel ensles from neglect or improper
treatment Of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water Is not expelled from the blnd-
der, but allowed 10 remain; Il becomes fcverish
and sediment forms. IL u from this deposit
that the stone Is formed and gravel ensrcs.
DR0PSY
is collection of water in some parts Of tho
| body, and bears different names, according 20
the parts affected, viz: when generally diliused
over tho body. it is called Anasarca; when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of the, chest,
n'0''' TREATMENT.
Holmbold's highly concentrated compound
| Extract Buchu Is decidedly one Of the best
| remedies for diseases Of the bladder Kidneys
gravel, dropsieal swellings, rheumatism, and
| equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria, or di flicults and pain in pass
| ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
quent discharges Of water. Strangury or stop
ping Of water, Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Geut and Rheumatism Of the kidneys, without
any change in quality, but increase Of color or
dark water. IL was always highly recommended
by the late DR.. Physick. in these affections.
This medicine increases the power Of diges-
ton and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural enlargements, as
well as pain and Inflammation. are reduced. and
is taken by
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 25 1857.
II. T. HELuBoLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir : have been asuiferer for upwards
Of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time have used
various medicinal preparations. and been I'M
der the treatment Of the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparations extensively
advertised, / consulted with my family physi-
clan in regard to using your Extract Buchu.
1 did this because i had used all kinds of ad-
vertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite; INJURIOUS N fact, de-
use no remedies hereafter unless knew of the
ingredients 1t was this that prompted me to
use your remedy, AS you advertised that it
was composed of buchu, cabebs and juniper ber-
ries it occurred 10 me and my physician as an
excellent combination, and, with his advice,
after an examination of the article. and con-
sulting again with the druggist, concluded 70
ago, at which time / was confined to my room.
| From the frat bottle was astonished and graf
| fled at the beneficial elect and after using il
| three weeks was able to walk out. / felt much
| like writing you full statement of my case at
| that time, but thought my improvement might
| only be temporary, and therefore concluded to
defer and see # II would effect a perfect cure.
| knowing then it would be of greater value to
| you and more satisfactory TO me.
am now able to report that a cureis effected
| after using the remedy for five months.
have not used any now for three months.
and feel as well in all respects as ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid Of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invgorator of
the system, / do not mean to be without It
| whenever occasion may require its use in such
| affections NJ. MCCORMICK.
Should any doubt Mr.. McCormick'sitl
ment he refers to the following gentlemen:
| Hon. Thos. b. Florence. Philadelphia
Hon. j. G. Knox, Judge. Philadelphia.
| Hon. j. S. Black. Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. d. r. Porter, ex-Goy; Pennsylvania.
| Hon. Ellis Lewis, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon r. G. Grier, Judge United States Court.
| Hon. q. W. Woodward Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. w. A. Porter, City Solicitor. phila:
| Hon. John Bigler, Ex-Governor California.
| Hon. u. Banks, Auditor-General, Washing
| ton, d. c., and many others. if necessary.
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| ical Warehouse, 594 Broadway. Metropolitan
| Hotel, New York.
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