Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-02-08

The Kidneys are two in number, situated at the
upper part ct the lOin, surrounded by fat and
consisting of three parts, viz; the Anterior, the
Interior, and the Exterior.
The anterior absorbs. Interior consists of tbs
sues OF veins, which serve a deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior. The exte-
rier is c conductor also, terminating in single
pected with the bladder.
The bladder is composed of various coverings
tissues, divided into parts, viz: the Upper, tn
Lower, the Nervous and the Mucous The upper
erpels. the lower retains. Many have desire te
urinate without the ability, others urinate with
out the ability to retain. This frequently occurs
in children.
To cure these affections, we must bring into ac-
tion the muscles, which engaged in their va
rious functions. II they neglected, Gravel or
Dropsy may ensue.
TIE reader must also be made aware, that how
ever slight may be tho attack, it is sure to afeo-
the bodily health and mental powers as our flesh
Gour. OR RHEUNArIsu.-Psin occurring in tho
loins is indicative of the above diseases, They
occur in persons disposed to acid stomach and
chalky concretions.
TIE GRAvEL.-The gravel ensues from neglect
or improper treatment of the kidneys These or
gans being weak the water is not expelled from
the bladder, but allowed to remain; it becomes
feverish, and sediment forms. 1t is from this de-
post that the stone is formed and gravel ensues.
DRoPsY is a collection of water in some parts of
tho body, and bears:different names, according to
the parts affected, viz when generally diffused
Abdomen, Aseites; when Of the chest, Hydroths-
rax.
Observation-Disclosures highly concentrated
compound Extract Buchu is decidedly one of tn.
best remedies for diseases Of the bladder kidneys,
gravel dropsical swelings, rheumatisIn and gouty
affections. Under this head we have arranged
Dysurie, or difficulty and pain in passing water,
Scanty Secretion, or small and frequent dischar-
ges of water; strangury, or stopping of water;
Hematuria, or bloody urine; Gout and Rheuma-
tism of the kidneys, without any change in guam
tity but increase in color. or dark water. 1t was
always highly recommended by the late DR..
Physick, in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of digestion
and excites the absorbents into healthy exercise
hv y-b ;cb tha yotarv or caIcaraous denos;tiopa
and all unnatural enIargements well as pain
and inf animation are reduced, and it is taken by
men, women and children. Directions for use and
diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. Is, 1857.
II I, HELMEoLD, Druggist:
DEAR SIR:-I have been a sufferer, for upward
of twenty years, with gravel. bladder and kidney
affections. during which time 1 have used various
medicinal preparations and been under the treat
ment Of the most eminent Physicians, experien-
cling but little relief
Having seen your preparations extensively ai-
vertised, consulted with my family physician in
regard 10 using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had hsed all kinds of ad-
7ertised remedies, and had foand them worthless,
and some quite injurious; in fact, 1 despaired OF
ever getting we'll. and determined to use no
edies hereafter unless knew of the ingredients.
Itwas this that prompted me TO use your remedy
As you advertised that it composed of buchu,
cubebs and juniper berries, it occurred to and
my physician excellent combination, and,
With his advice after an exami nation of the arti
Gle, and consulting again with the druggist,
concluded to try it. / commenced its about
eight months ago, ct which time 1 confined
to my room From the FIRST bottle was astonish-
ed and gratined at the beneficial effect and after
using it three weeks able to walk out. felt
much like writing you a full statement OF my case
at that time, but tho night my Improvement might
5nIy be temporary, and therefore concluded to
defer and see if it would effect perfect cure,
knowing then il would be of greater value TO you
and more satisfactory to
i am able to report that is effected
after using the remedy for five months
have not used any now for three months, and
feel as well il ali respects ever did.
Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant
taste and odor nice tonia and invigorator Of the
system. do not mean to be without it VIII enever
occasion may require its use in such affections
N MCCORMICK.
Should any doubt Mr. McCormick's statement,
he refers to tbe following gentlemen;
Hon. VIM Bigler, ez zGoYernor Penn'a-
Hon Thomas Florenae Philadelphia.
Hon. J. C Knox, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon ] s Black. Judge, Philadelphia
Hon. D. X. Porter. Ex-Governor, Penn g
Hon. Ellis Lewis Judge Philadelphia
Hon R. {. Grier, Judge u s Court
Hon. G. W Wood ward, Judge. PhiIadelPhia.
Hon. V. A. Porter City Solicitor, Phila.
Hon. John BisIe=, ex-Governor, California.
Hon. E. Banks, Auditor Gen. Washington, DC
And many others, if necessary
Sold by Druggists and Dealers everywhere. Be-
ware of counterfei;s Ask for Helmbolds. Take
no other. Price-Sl 25 per bottle. or bottles for
So So pelirered- to any address Describe symp-
toms in all communications.