The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-12-07

The Kidneys are two in number, tsituated at the
upper part of the lon surrounded by lat, and con-
sistiug of three [pars, viz the .Anterior the In
terror, and the Exterior.
The anterior absolbs. Interior consists OF tissues
veins, which serve as a deposit Tor the urine and
convey it to the exte ior The exterior is conduc-
tor aso terminating in single tube, and called the
Ureter The ureters are connected with the bladder
The bladder is composed OF various coverings or
tissues, divided into paris, viz: the Upper, the
Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The upper
expels the lower retains. Many have desire 10
urinate without the ability; Others urnate without
the ability to retain. This frequently occurs in
children.
To cufe these affections, we must bring into action
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
slight may be the attack, it is sure to affect the
bodily health and mental powers as our flesh and
blood are supported from these sources.
GouT, oRfKHEuMAT1sM.-Pain occurring in the
loins is indicative of the above diseases. They occur
n pei sors dsro:ed 10 acid stomach and chaky COL
cretions.
The GRAVEL The gravel cnsues from neglect or
improper treatment CT the kidneys. These organs
being weak. the water is not expelled from the blad-
der, but allowed TO remain ii becom es eyeish, and
sediment forms. 1t is trom this deposit that the
stone is formed and gravel ensues
DRoPsY is collection OF water in some parts OF
the body, and bears different names, according 10
the body, it is called Anasarca; when CT the Abdo-
men, Ascites; when of the chest, Hydrothorax.
TRFA1MEsT.-He lmbold's highly concentrated
compound Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the
best remedies for diseases Of the bladder, Kidneys
gravel, dropscal swellings, rheumatism, and equity
uria, or difficulty and pain in PASSING water, scanty
Secretion, small and frequent discharges of water
Strangury, stopping OF water; Hematuria, or
bloody urine; Gout and Rheumatism of the kidneys,
without any change in quantity, tut increase in
color, or dark water. 1t was always highly recon-
mended by the late DR.. Pbysck, in these affections
This medicine increases the power of digestion,
and exctes the absorbens into healthy exercise by
which the watery calcareous dispositions, and all
unnatural ENGAGEMENTS as well as pain and nflam-
nation, are reduced, and it is taken by men, women
and children. Directions for use and diet accom-
pany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb 2J, 1861. 81
H. T. HELMBoLD, Druggists:
DEAR SIR have been a sufferer, for upwards Of
twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kidney at.
tons, during which time have used various medci-
nal preparations, and been under the treatment OF
the most eminent Physicians, experiencing but
little reliefi
Having seen your preparations extensively adver-
tised, consulted with my family physician in re-
gard to using our Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinds of advcr-
tlsed remedies, and had found them worthless and
sons quite injurous in fact despaired OF get
ting well, and determined 10 use no remedies hi re
after unless knew the Ingredients 1t was this
vertsed that it was composed of buchu cubebs, and
uniper berries, it occurred to me and my lhy sicans
as excellent combination, and, with his advice,
after an examination of the article. and consulting
again with the druggist, concluded to try it.
commenced its use about eight months ago, at which
time was confined to my room. From the first
bottle was astonshed and gratfed at the beneficial
effect, and after using it three weeks, 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, and therefore
concluded to defer and if it would effect per-
iect cure Knowing then it would be of greater value
to you, and more satisfactory to me.
am able to report that cure is 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 invigoratOr OF the system
do not mean to be without it whenever occasion
may require its use in such affections.
Should any doubt Mr.. McCcrmick's statement, he
rere to the following gentlemen:
hon. VIM BIGLER, Ex-Governor, Pennsylvania.
Hon. THIS B. FLORENCE, Philadelphia.
Hon. j. {. KNOX, Judge. Philadelphia.
Hon. j. S. BLACK, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. d. r. PORTER, Ex-Governor, Pennsylvania
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Judge, Philadelphia,
Hon, r. G. GRIER, Judge, Unlied States Court.
Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Judge, Philadelphia.