Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-09
MEDICAL. .
BALTIC. LOCK HOSPITAL.
DIR. JOHNSTON,


Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis;
covered the most Certain Speedy, Pleasant and
Efectusl Remedy in the world for all
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
Weakness of the Back or Limbs, Structures,
Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder, lnyolun-
ta 1Dscharges, Impotency, General Debility,
Nervousness, Dyspepsia, Languor Low Spirits,
Confusion of Ideas, Palp'tatlon OF the llearI,
diness, Disease of the Head, Throat, Nose or
Skin, Affections of the Liver, Lungs Stomach
or Bowes-those terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits of Youth-secret and SOL
itary practices more fatal to their victims than
the songs of TIE Syrens to the Mariners of ulys-
ses, blightng their most brilliant hopes or an
ticpatons, Sc
YOUNG MEN.
Especially, who have become the victims OF
Solitary Vice and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untmc!y
grave thousands of young men OF the most cx-
alted talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entrAnccd listening Scnatcs with
the thundcrs Of eloquencc, or walked TO eXtacy
the living lyrn, may call with full confidence
MARRIAGE.
Married persons, or Young Men contemplate
ing marriage aware of Physical Weakness
Loss Of Procreative Power-lmpotency,) Ner-
L
ness, Nervous Debility, or any other Disquali-
fcation, speedily relieved.
He who places himself under the care OF DR.. }.
may religiously confde in his honor as gentle
man, and confidently rely upon his skill as
physician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS.
Immediately cured and Full Vigor Restored:
This distressing Aiection-which renders life
miserable and marriage lmposslbic-ls the
4 ~, ,,,,;, - ry1f,nr M IU-
encies. Young persons are too apt to commit
excuses from not being aware OF the dreadlui
consequences that may ensue. Now, who that
understands the ubject will pretend to deny that
the natural powers are lost sooner Dy lhosG laiio
ing into improper habits than by the prudent?
Besides being deprived of the pleasure OF healthy
offspring, the most serious and dcstruetiye symp-
toms of both body and mind arse. Inc system
becomes deranged, the Physical and Mental
Functions weakened. Loss of Provocative Power
the Heart Indigestion, Constitutional Debility,
and Wasting Of the Frame, Cough, Consump-
ton, Decay and Death.
A CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAY
Relief in Six Hours! No Mercury!
Persons ruined by Ignorant, Tri1ing Pretenders
and their Deadly Poison, should apply lume-
diately.
DIR. JOHNSTON.
Member of the Royal College of Surgery of
London, Graduate Of one of tue most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part Of whose life has been spent IN the hospl-
tails of London Paris, PhiadelphIa and else
where has effected some OF the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled WIN
ringing in the head and ears when asleep, grgat
nervousness, being alarmed At sudden sounds,
bashfu!ncss, with frequent b!ushlng. attended
sometimes with derangelnent OF mind, were
cured Immediately.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
DR.. J. addresses all those who have injured
themselves by improper indulgence ana solltsry
habits which ruin both body and mind, uAlttlnS
them for either business study, society or mar
rlage.
fects produced BY the early habits Of youth, viz:
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in the
Head Dimness of Sight Loss OF muscular PoW-
cr. Palpitation of the Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervous
Irritability Dcrangcment of the Digestive unc-
TONS General Debility, oymtoms OF Consuhp-
ton, sc.
:MENTALLY.-T fearful effects on the mind
are much to be dreaded Loss of Memory, Con-
fusion of Ideas, Depression of Sprllsl EVIL Fore
bodings, Aversion to Society," Sell DisIrust, Love
of Solitude, Timdity, &c are some oi the evils
produced.
Thousands of persons Of all ages can now judge
what is the cause Of their declining health, losing
their vigor, becoming wea k. pale, nervous ana
cmaciatcd, having singular appearance about
the eyes, cough and symptoms oil Consumption.
YOUNG MEN
Who have injured themselves by certain prac-
ticc already described, II habit frequently learl-
ed from evil companions or at school, the effects
Of which are nightly felt, even when asleep, and
if not cured renders marriage impossible ana
destroys both mind and body, should apply I'M
mcdiuLely.
What Il pity that q young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride ol his parents, snould DC
suatchcd from all prospects and enjoyment OF
life bv the consequence Of dcviating from tho
nath of nature and indulging in pcrncious
habits Such persons must, before comtempiat-
ing. ,,1,cr
Reflect that a sound mind and body are tho
most necessary cCuisltea to promote connuoihl
happiness Indeed, without these the Journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage the
prospect hourly durkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowcd with despair, and filled with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness OF
another is blighted with our own
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
When the misguided and imprudent votary OF
pleasure finds that he has nbtbcd the seeds ol
this painful disease, it too often happens that an
il-tlmcd sense o! shame or dread OF discovery ue
tiers him from applying To those VINO, from cdu-
cation and responsibility, can alone bctrlcnd hIn
delaying till the constitutional symptoms OF this
borrld disease makes their appearance, such rs
liberated sore throat diseased nose nocturnal
pains in the head and limbs, dlmnc>s OF sight,
deafness, nodes on the shin bones and arms,
blotches on the head, face and extremities' pro-
crossing with irighttul rapidity, till at last the
Daatc of the mouth or the bones OF the nose
a in and the victim of this AWFUL d.seHso 5f tI
dnnth nuts u period to his dreadful suffering, by
sending him to that undiscovered country from
It is a melancholy fact that thousands PIE
victims to this terrible disease, through tsIing
into the hands of ignorant or unskIiiul PkE- n..
TENDERS who, by the use % that deadly
POISON, Mercury, &c, destroy the constitution,
and incapable OF curing kGGp the unhappy sui
;ninrious compounds, and instead of being re-
stored to u renewal Of Life, Vigor and Happiness
IN Insnuir leaves him with ruined Health 70 sigh
over his calling disappointment.
DIR. JOHNSTON
OFFICE No Z, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Left hand side going from Baltimore street a few