The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-18
MEDICAL.
DR. JOHNSTON,
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,
OFFICE, SOUTH FREDERICK STREE
OF THE

OFFICE, 7 SOUTH FREDERICK STREET
From his extensive practice in the great Hospi
tails of Europe and the first In this country, viz
| England, France, Philadelphia and elsewhere
can offer the most certain, speedy and effeetua
DISEASES or IMPRUDENCE.
weakness OF the Back or Limbs, Structures
Affections of the Kidneys and Bladder, Involun
tary Discharges, lmPotency, General Debility
Confusion Of Ideas, Palpitation of the Heart
| Timidity TrembliBgs, Dimness of Sight OF
| or Giddiness, Diseases Of the Head Throat, Nose
els-those terrible disorders arising from the Sol
itary Habits of Youth-those secret and solitary
practices more fatal to their victims than the
song OF Syrens to the Mariner of Ulysses bliPhtinp
their most brilliant hopes or anticipations rem
dering marriages, &c: impossible. .
Especially who have become the victims of
Solitude Vice. that dreadful and destructive habi
which annually sweeps to an untimely grave
thousands of Young Men of the most exalted
talent and brilliant intellect, who might otherwise
ders of eloquence, or walked to ecstacy the living
lyree, may call with full confidence
ar-l MARRIAGE,
Married Persons, or Young Mon contemplating
marriage, being aware Of physical weakness, orr
ganic debilties. reformation &c. speedily cured
He who places himself under the care Of DIR. j.
may religiousy confide on his honor az q
gentleman and confidently rely upon his skill a
OkCiANlC WEAKNESS.
Immediately cured and full vlgor restored
This dreadful disease--which renders life misc
rable and marriage nnpossible-is the penalty
PAID by the victims of improper indulgencies
Young persons are too apt to commit excesses
from not being aware of the dreadful conse
quences that may ensue Now, who that under
stands the subject will pretend to deny that tho
power OF procreation is lost sooner by those fall
ing into improper habits than by the prudentf
Besides being deprived Of the pleasures of
healthy offspring, the most serious and dcstruc
tive symptoms to both body and mind arise The
system becomes deranged, the physical and mem
tai functions weakened loss of provocative pow
er, nervous irritabilty, dyspepsia palpitation of
the neart indigestion, constitutional debility, a
wasting OF the frame, coughs consumption, de-
cay and DEATH
A CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS.
PERSONS ruined in health by unlearned rreten-
ers who keep them trifiing month after month,
taking poisonous and injurious compounds should
DR.. JOHNSTON.
Member Of the Royal College OF Surgeons. Los-
don graduate from one of the most eminent Col
legos in the United States, and the greater part
OF whose life has been spent in the hospitals of
London, Paris, Philadelphia and elsewhere has
effected some Of the most astonishing cures
that were ever known; many troubled with ring
ing In the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds
bashfulness, with frequent blushng, attended
sometimes with a arrangement of the mind, We're
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE
DR. j. addresses all those who have injured |
themselves by improper indulgencies and solita- |
y habits. which ruin both body and mind unfit |
ing them Tor either business, study, society, or
marriage.
These are some of tho sad and melancholy of. |
ects produced by early habits of YOUTH viz:
Weakness of the Back and Limbs Pains in Tho
Head, Dimness of Sight Loss of Muscular Pow
", Palpitation of the Heart, Dyspepsia Nervous
irtability, arrangement of the Digestive Fnc-
ions, General Debility, symptoms of Consump-
MENTALLY.
The fearful effects on the mind are much to be
lreaded. Loss of Memory, Confusion of Ideas
Depression of Spirits, Evil Forebodings. Aversion
0 Society, Self-distrust Love of Solitude, Tmid
ty, &c, are some Of the evils produced
thousands OF persons of all ages can now Judge
what is the cause of their declining health loosng
heir vigor, becoming weak, pale, nervous and
maciated having q singular appearance about
ne eyes, cough aYd dssyMPt9 msS Of consumption
Who have injured themselves by a certain prac-
Ice INDUCED in when alone--a habit frequently
harmed from evil companions or at school, the
fleets OF which are nightly felt, even when
sleep, and, if not cured renders marriage i'm
ossible, and destroys both mind and body
Mould apply Immediately.
What a pity that a young man. the hone of his
ountry, the pride of his parents should be
PATCHED from all prospects and enjoyments of
10 by the consequence of deviating from the
attn OF nature and indulging in certain secret
abit. Such persons, MUST, before contempla-
ng 4
MARRIAGE, 1a
effect that sound mind and body are the most |
ecessary requisites to promote connubiaI hapi- |
ess; indeed, without these, the journey through |
fe becomes weary pilgrimage, the prospect
Dur@y darkens to the view, the mind becomes |
ladowed with despair and filed with the mel ,
acholy reflection that the happiness of another
scomes blighted with your own
When tho misguided and hnprrltient yotary of |
easure finds he has imbibed the seeds of this
anful disease, it too often happens that an i'll
med sense OF shame OF dread OF discovery de-
rs him from applying to those, who, from edu- |
ltlOn anu rpEDectaDIlity. alone befriand I'm, |
@ falls into the hands of ignorant and designing |
defenders, who, incapable of curing, fitch his
ecuniary substance, keep him trifiing month
tier month, or as long the smallest fec can be
otained, and with despair leave him with ruined
saith to sigh over his calling DISAPPOINTMENT or |
the use OF that deadly poison Mercury, hasten 1
10 constitutional symptoms of the terrible dis
Use, such rs Affection of the Head Throat
ose, Skin, etc. progressing with frightful rapid
vi death puts period TO his dreadful suffer
z by sending him to that undiscovered country 1
om whose bourne no traveller returns
To such, therefore, DR. Johnston offers the most |
rtnin, speedy, pleasant and eiiectual remedy in 7
OFFICE, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET. G
cit hand side going from Baltimore street few q
ors from the corner. Fail not to observe the =
me and number
w No letters received unless post paid and | r
ntilnlng stamp to be used on the reply. Per- | !
Ms writing should state age, and send portion =
advertisement describing symptoms IL
There are SO many Paltry, Designing and p
orthless imposters advertising themselves as p
lyslcians, tr1flng with and running tho health ~
all who unfortunately fall into their power,
at DR.. Johnston deems it necessary to say es-
ciaily to those unacquainted with his reputa-
m, that his Credentials or Diplomas always u
ng in his Office.
:. ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at this institution .
thin the last eighteen years, and the nume- u
Us Surgical Operations nerfnr,,nad Inv Isr Tohn IL
m witnessed by the reporters of the Sun, al
d many other papers, notice OF which appeared
ain and again before the public, besides his
iity, is sufficient guarantee to the afflicted r
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
G 23-ly
n NIJOnn.