The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-20

MENTALLY. ~
The fearful effects on the mind are much to be
dreaded Loss of Memory, Confusion of Ideas,
Depression of Spirits, Evil Forebodings, Aversion
TO Society, Selfdistrust, Love of Solitude, Timid
ity, SC, are some of the evils produced
Thousands of persons OF all ages can now Judge
what is the cause of their declining health, loosng
their vigor, becoming weak, PALE nervous and
emaciated, having singular appearance about
the eyes, cough and symptoms OF consumption
who have injured themselves by certain prac-
tice INDUCED in when alone-a habit frequently
learned from evil companions or at school, the
effects of which are nightly felt, even when
asleep and, if not cured, renders marriage i'm
possible, and destroys both mind and body
sh ould apply Immediately.
What a pity that young man, the hope 81 his
country the pride of his parents, should be
snatehed from all prospects and enjoyments OF
life by the consequence OF deviatng from me
habit. Such persons, MUST, before contempla-
ting
reflect that sound mind and body are the most
necessary requisites to promote connubial hapi-
ness; indeed, without these, the journey through
life becomes a weary pilgrimage the prospect
hourly darkens to the view, the mind becomes
Swallowed with despair and filled with the mel
ancholy reflection that the happiness OF another
becomes blighted with your own.
When the misguided and mprudent yotary OF
pleasure finds he has imbibed the seeds of this
painful disease, it too often happens that an III
timed sense of shame or dread of discovery de-
tefS MN from W tiiOoe VIM, AVN cNo
cation and responsibility can alone betrlend hlm
He falls into the hands of ignorant and designing
pretenders who, incapable of curing, hich ms
pecuniary substance, keep him tri1llng month
after month or as long as the smallest Zee can be
obtained and with despair leave him with ruined
health to sigh over his CALLING disappointment, or
by the of that deadly poison Mercury, hasten
the constitutional symptoms of the terrible dis
ease such as Affection Of the Head, Throat
Nose Skin, ETC.. progressing with frightful rapid
ity till death puts period to his dreadful suffer
ing by sending him to that undiscovered country
from whose bourne no traveller returns
To SUCH therefore, DR.. Johnston oilers the most
certain, speedy, pleasant and eifectual remedy in
the world.
OFFICE, 7 SOUTH FREDERICK STREET,
Left hand side going from Baltimore street, a few
doors from the corner. Fail not TO observe the
name and number.
me- No letters received unless postpaid and
containing stamp to be used on the reply. Per-
sons writing should state age, and send portion
of advertisement describing symptoms.
There are so many Paltry, Designing and
Worthless imposters advertising themselves as
Physicians, trifiing with and running the health
of all who unfortunately fall into their power,
that DR. Johnston deems it necessary TO say es-
ton that his Credentials or Diplomas always
hang in his office.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS
The MANY thousands cured at this institution
within the last eighteen years, and the hume
rous Surgical Operations performed by Dr.. John
ston, Witnessed by the reporters of the sun
and many other papers, notice OF Which appeared
again and again before the public, besides his
standing as a gentleman of character and respon-
sibility is sufficient guarantee to the afflicted
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
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