Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-17
L H E KID N E Y S i.

T H E kIDN EYS.
The Kidneys two in number, situated Atthe
,pper part of the loin, surrounded by fat, and
consisting of three parts, viz the Anterior, the
Interior, ami the Exterior.
The anterior ab.orbs Interior consists of It's
sues or veins, which serve as a deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rior is n conductor also. terminating in single
tube aG called the Ureter The ureters con-
nsctcd with the bladder
The bladder is imposed 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 a desire to
urinate withou, tie ability others urinate with
out the ability to retain. This frequently occurs
in children
To cure these affections, must bring into &C
tion the muscles, which are engaged in their va
rious functions. If they ere neglected, Gravel or
Dropsy may ensue.
The redaer must a'so he ma lie 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
Gour. OR RHEUxATIsM Pain occurring in the
lohs is indicative of the above diseases They
occur in persons disposed to acid stomach and
chalky concretions.
The GEAvEL.-The gravel eusues from negIec.
or improper treatment of the kidneys These or
gnns being weak the water is not expelled from
the bladder, but allowed to remain; it becomes
feverish, ard sediment forms. 1t is frcn this de-
posit that the stone is formed and gravel ensues-
DROrsY is a collection of water in some parts Of
the body and bears different names, according to
the parts affected viz: when generally dfusea
over the body it is called Anasarca; when of the
| Abdomen Ascites; when of the chest, Hydrothc-
raI.
TREATugST.-HolmboId's highly concentrated
compound Extract Buchu is decidedly one of the
best remedies for diseases of the bladder kidneys,
gravel, dropsical swellings rheumais.l and gouty
! affections. Under this head have arranged
| Dysurie or difficulty and pain in passing water,
! Scanty Secretion, all and frequent dischar-
| ges of water; Strangury, or stopping of water;
Hem aturia or bloody uIino; Gout and Rheuma-
tisIn Of the kidneys. without any change in guam
tity. but increase in color. er dark water. 1t was
always highly recomm ended by the late DR..
! Physick, in these affections.
This M cdicine increases the power of digestion
and excites the absorbents into healthy exercise
by which the wstery or calcareous dispositions
and all unnatural engagements, we'll pain
and inf animation reduced, and it is taken by
men. women and children Directions for use and
| diet accompany
PHILAnELsnTA, Pa. Fch. 25, 1857.
| II T, HEINDoLD. Druggist:
| DEAR Il have been a sufferer, for upward
of twenty years. with gravel, bladder and kidney
affections. during which time have used various
medicinal preparations. and been der the trea.-
|
cling but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively nd-
vertised. consulted with my family ply sician il,
| regard to using your Extract Bucsu.
did this because had used ali kinds of adj
vertised remedies and had found them worthless,
snd some quite injurious; in fact, / despaired of
ever getting well, and determined TO use no rem
/ - 7 So;
Itwas this that prompted me to your edy.
! As you advertised that it was composed of buchu,
,ubebs and juniper berries, it occurred to me and
4 my physician excellent com bination aud,
with his advice, after eKamin nation Of the arti
cle and committing again with the druggist, [
| concluded to try it. 1 commenced its use about
| eight months ago. at whch tiae confined
| to my room From the rrst bottle was astonish-
| ed and gratifcd at the beneieiaI effect and after
using it three weeks able to walk out. L felt
! much like writing you full staten mt of my
at Tat time, 5at tho ught my i'm prOvement might
only be temporary, and therefore concluded to
defer and see if it would effect perfect cure,
knowing then il would be of greater value 10 you
rnd more satisfactory to me
/ am able to report that a cure is effected
aite. using the remedy for five months.
havo not used any now for three months and
feel well in all respects az l ever did
Your Buchu being devoid OF any unpleasant
taste and odor nice tonic aud inyigorator of the
system do not mean 10 be without it VIII never
occasion may .eouire its use in such affections
NJ MCCORMICK.
Should any iOubt Mr. McCormicks statement,
he refers to the following gentlemen:
Hon. VIM. Bigler. Governor Penn'a-
Hon Thomas Florenae. Philadelphia.
Hon. J. C. Knox, Judge Philadeiphia.
Hon. J. s. Black, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. D. Il. Porter, Ex-Governor, Penn's.
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Judge Philadelphia
Hon. b. 9. rier, Judge U. Court.
Hon. & W. Woodward, Judge. Philadelphia
Hon. W A Porter, City Solicitor Phiia
Hon. John BigIe=, e1- Governor, California
| Hon. E Banks Auditor Gen. Washington, DO
And many others, IL necessary