Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-05

Timidity, Trem bling, Dimncss OF Slg1t or Giu-
diness, Disease of the Head, Throat h Nose or
or Bowes-those terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits of Youth-secret and SOL
tary practices more fatal to their victims than
the songs of the Syrens to the Mariners OF Ulys-
ticipations, Sc
YOUNG MEN.
Especially, who have become the victims OF
Solitary Vice, and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untimely
grave thousands Of young men OF the most ca-
slted talents and brilliant intellect who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senates With
the thunders of eloquence, or walked TO extae>
the living Tyre, may call with full confidence
MARRIAGE.
Married persons, or Young Men contemplate
ing marriage, aware of Physical Weakness
Loss of Provocative Power-lmpotency,) Ner-
vous Excitability, Palpitation, Organic Weak
ness, Nervous Debility, or any other Dlsquall-
fcation, speedily relieved
He who places himself under the care OF DR. ).
may religiously confde in his honor rs gentle
man, and confidently rely upon his skill as'
physician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS.
Immediately cured and Full Vigor Restored
This distressing Atfection-which renders life
miserable and marriage impussible-ls the
penalty paid by the victims of improper lndulg-
ences. Young persons are too apt TO COMMIT
excuses from not being aware OF the dreadiul
consequences that may ensue. Now, WIo that
understands the subject will pretend to deny that
the natural powers are lost sooner by those fall
ing into improper habits than by the prudeEU
Besides being deprived of the pleasure OF healthy
otfspring, the most serious and destructive Symp-
toms of both body and mind arise. The system
becomes deranged, tho Physical and Mental
Functions weakened Loss of Procreativo Power
Nervous, Irritability, Dyspepsia, Palpitatlon OF
the Heart Indigestion Constitutional Deoil'ty,
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, Trang Pretenders
and their Deadly Poison, should apply imme-
diately.
DIR. JOHNSTON.
Member of the Royal College of Surgery OF
London, Graduate Of one of the most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part Of whose life has been spent in the hosspl-
tails of London, Paris, Philadelphia and else
where, has effected some of the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden SOUNDS,
bashfuness, with frequent blushlng, attended
sometimes with arrangement OF plnd, were
CurCu lluluculaLclJ.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
DR.. J. addresses all those who have injured
themselves by improper indulgence and solitary
habits, which ruin both body and mind unhttlng
them for either business, study, society or mar
riage.
These are some of tho sad and melancholy ef-
fects produced by the carly habits of youth viz:
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in the
Head, Dimness Of Sight, Loss of muscular Pow
er, Palgtatien of the Hehrt Dyspepsia, Nervous %
tions, General Debility, Symtoms of Consump-
MENTALLY.-Tbe fearful effects on the mind
arc much to be dreaded. Loss of Memory, Con-
fusion Of IDEAS Depression Of SpIr'ts Evii Fore
of Solitude, Timidity, &C., are some OF the evils
produced.
Thousands of persons of all ages can now judge
what is the cause of their declining health losing
their vigor,, becoming weak, pale, nervous ana
emaciated, having singular appearance about
the eyes, cough and symptoms OF Consumptio
YOUNG MEN
Who have injured themselves by a certain prac-
tce, already described, habit frequently learn
ed from evil companions or at school, the elects
of which are nightly felt even when asleep and
if not cured renders marriage impossible and
destroys both mind and body, should apply i'm
What pity that young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride of his parents, should be
snatchcd from all prospects and enjoyment of
life by the consequence Of devating from the
path of nature and indulging in pcrnicious
habits Such persons must before comtempiat-
ing.
Reflect that a sound mind and body are tho
most necessary requisites to promote connubial
happiness. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage, tie
prospect hourly darkcns to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair, and fllod with
the melancholy reflection that tho happiness Of
another is blighted with our own.
DISEASES OF IMPKUDENCE.
When the misguided and imprudent votary If
pleasure finds that ne has lmbioed the seeds VI
this painful disease it too often happens that an
ill-tllned sense of shame or dread OF d>cpycryde-
ters him from applying TO those who, from edu-
cation and regpcctablty, can alone bcfriend him,
delaying till the constitutional symptoms Of the
horrld disease makes their appearance, such as
liberated sore throat, diseased nose, nocturnal
pains in the head and limbs, dlmness of sight.
deafness, nodes on the shin bones and arms.
blotches on the head, face and s1tremities, pro-
with frghtful rapidity, till at last the
oalate of the mouth or the bones Of the nose
iall in, and tho victim of this awful disease be-
comes horrid object Of colnHlsssrallon Til
death puts period TO MS dreadful suhering, ~
sending him to that undiscovered country IRON
whence 10 traveller returns. - =.
1t is melancholy fac. that thousands Dir
victims to this terrible disease, through falling
into the hands Of ignorant or unskiltul PRE-
TENDERS, who by the use OF that deadly
Poison, Mercury, &C., destroy the constitution,
and incapable OF curing, keep the unhappy suf
i;erer month after month taking their no1ious or
injurious compounds, and instead of being re
stored IT, . renewal of Life, Vigor and Happiness
in despair leaves him with ruined Health to sigh
over his CALLING disappointment.
DR.. JOHNSTON
OFFICE No. 7, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET
BALTIMORE, MD.
Lef, hand side going from Baltimore street few
door. from the corner Fail not TO observe
usme ard number.
ns,- No letters received unless postpaid and
containing a stamp TO be used on the reply.
Persons writing should state age and send por.
ton of advertisement describing symptoms.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at this Establish.
ment. year after year. and the numerous import
nm, Surgical Operations performed by Dr.. John