The Portland daily press., 1870-11-21

The Kidneys are two in number, situated at the
upper part of the oip, surrounded by fat, and con-
sstiug lof three paris viz: the Anterior, the In
terror, and the Exterior.
The anterior abso1bs interior Consists OF tissues
veins, which serve as deposit for the urine and
convey it to the extel or The exterioris a conduc
tor also, terminating in single tube and called the
Ureer The ureters are connected with the bladder.
The bladder is composed of various coverings or
tissues, divided into parts, viz: the Upper, the
Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The upper
expels, the lower retains. Many have desire to
urinate without the ability; others urinate without
the ability ito retain. This frequently occurs in
children.
the muscles which are engaged in their various
functions. If they are neglected, Gravel or Dropsy
| may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware, that how
ever sight may be the attack it is to affect the
bodily health and mental powers, as our flesh an
| blood are supported from these sources
GOVT, OR RHEUMATIsM.-Fain occurring in the
lons indicative of the above diseases They occur
persons disposed to acid stomach and chalky con-
cretons.
| improper treatment Of the kidneys. These organs
being weak the water is not expelled from the blad-
der, but allowed to remain; it becomes feverisb and
sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit that the
stone is formed, and gravel ensucs.
DRoPsY is a collection of water in some parts of
the body, and bears different names, according
the parts affected, viz: when generally dfused over
the body, it is called Anasarca when OF the A5do-
men, Ascites; when of the chest, Hydrotherax
TREA1MENT.-Helmbold's highly concentrated
compound Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the
best remedies for diseases OF the bladder, kidneys.
gravel, dropsical swengs rheumatism, and equity
affections. Under this head we have arranged Dys-
uria, or difficulty and pain in PASSING water, scanty
Secreton small and frequent discharges of water
Strangury, .or stopping of water; Hematuria. or
bloody urine; Gout and Rheumatism of the kidneys.
without any change in quantity, but increase in
color, or dark water. 1t was always highly recon-
mended by the late DR.. Pbysick, in these affections
This medicine increases the power of digestion,
and excites the absorbents into healthy exercise by
which the watery or calcareous dispositions, and all
unnatural engagements, as we'll as pain and inflam-
nation, are reduced, and it is taken by men, women
and children. Directions for use and diet accom-
pany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. %, 1867.
II. T. HELMBoLD, Druggist:
DEAR SIR have been sufferer, for upwards Of
twenty years, with gravel bladder, and kidney at
lions, during which time have used various medci-
nal preparations and been under the treatment OF
the most eminent Physicians, experiencing but
little reliefl
Having seen your preparations extensively adver.
tsed, consulted with my family physician in re-
gard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinds Of advcr-
tised remedies, and had found them worthless, and
quite injurious; in fact despaired of ever get
ting well, and determined to use no remedies here
after I'm knew the 1t was thi
that prompted me to use your remedy. AS vou al
vertised that it was composed of buchu cubebs and
uniper berries, it occuredio my ply sicians
as an excellent combna11 I'd, with his advice,
after an examination a-icle,, nd consulting
again with the druggist, usluded to try it. 1
commenced its use about eight months ago, at which
time was confined to my room. From the first
bottle aston.shed and gratified at the beneficial
effect, and after using it three iweeks, was able to
walk out. felt much like writing you full state
ment of my case at that time, but thought my i'm
provement might only be temporary, AMI therefore
concluded to deter and see ii it would effect per-
feet cure knowing then would be of greater value
TO you, and more satisfactory to me.
am now able to report that cure is effected after
using the remedy tor 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 invigoraor OF the system
do not mean to be without it whenever occasion
~ M. MccoRMIcK.
doubt Mr.. McCcrmick's statement, be
reIe 10 the following gentlemen:
Lon.WM BIGLER, Ex-Governor, Pennsylvania
Hon. THOs B. FLORENCE, Philadelphia.
Hon. j. r. KNOX, Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. j. S. BLACK Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. D. R. PORTER, Ex-Governor, Pennsylvania.
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Judge, Philadelphia,
Hon. r. G. GR1ER, Judge, Unlied States Court.
Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. W. a. PORTER, City Solicitor, Philadelphia.
Hon. JOHN BIGLER, ex- Governor, California.
Hon. E. BANKS, Auditor Gen., Washington. D. c.
And many others, if necessary.