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"THE COMPREHENSIVE CURSE," Notwithstanding this article has involving the ruin of every facul- occupied so much, perhaps too ty, whether moral, intellectual or much, of our limited space, the physical, which distinguishes man above is but a part of the report of from all the irrational creation, the Committee. The whole report, It is no wonder, then, if all our sympathies should be enlisted in from the facts, the correct views and repressing its ravages and limiting reasoning which it contains, deserves its baneful influence; and it is no the careful attention of all those who wonder, if in our eagerness to ac- would act understandingly and succomplish an object so desirable, cessfully in resisting the inroads and we should lose sight of all conse- devastations of intemperance. We quences except the redemption shall next week notice a new antiof the drunkard but sincerity is, dote against the prevalect hankering not truth, neither is purity of infor ardent spirit. tention a justification, where ignorance is voluntary, or what is in effect the same thing, where prejudice precludes a rigid examination of that which humanity itself may even call a duty. It is not our business to read a moral lecture for the direction of persons who are the guides of our youth and the exemplars of society, though we feel bound to suggest a salutary caution to all those who so far mistake, as to lend their characters and their influence to circulate a NOSTRUM, which for all they know to the contrary, though there is abundant room for suspicion, and the information is easily. acquired, may produce DEATH.

All of which is respectfully
submitted,

WM. HAMERSLEY, M.D. Ch'n.
CHARLES DRAKE, M.D.
JAMES R. MANLEY, M.D.
JOHN, WATTS, Jun. M.D.

Committee.

ANSEL W. IVES, M.D.
FRANCIS U. JOHNSON, M.D.
New York, August 20, 1827.
Resolved, That the Report of
the Committee on Chambers'
Medicine, just read, be referred
to the Committee on Quack Me-
dicines, to be published under
their direction.

Extract from the Minutes,

JOHN J. GRAVES, M.D. Sec'y.

DISINFECTING LIQUOR.

The solution of the chloruret of lime has been lately very industriously advertised for the purpose of destroying the unpleasant odor arising from the basins, &c., of water closets and chamber utensils. The following composition has been found to answer better than either the chloruret of lime, or the chloruret of soda, and is at the same time cheaper

than either.

Take of Oxymuriatic Acid, 3 ounces;
Nitric Acid, half an ounce;
Water, a quart.-Mix.

The internal surface of the vessel should be well washed with the mixture by means of a brush. A little may be also poured into the pipe of the water closet. The price of a quart of this composition is three pence.-G. of Health.

SCOURING SPIRIT.

The following composition has been found to succeed better than the scouring spirit generally employed for removing oil or any other grease from woollen cloth, silk, &c.

Take of Pyroligneous Ether, 1 oz.,
Essence of Lemon, 3 dr.-
Mix.

The parts should be well rubbed with tow or a piece of woollen cloth moistened with this composition. The price of the above quantity is eleven pence.-Ib.

Stramonium in Chronic Rheumatism.--The extract of the leaves of the stramonium, beginning with a dose of one grain in the twentyfour hours, and gradually increased till vertigo is induced, is recommended by M. DE KIRCKHOFF, in chronic rheumatism. He also makes use of frictions with the tincture of the plant, or a catatincture of the plant, or a cataplasm of the leaves to the pained parts.-N. A. Med. & Surg. J.

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Treatment of the Itch.-Professor DELPECH, of Montpelier, considers the itch as purely a local or cutaneous disease, which may be promptly cured without danger of

internal disorder. He instances the fact of six thousand soldiers suffering under the itch, who were all cured in a few days without any sinister effects resulting, by their washing one another twice daily, at first with soap and water, and subsequently with a solution of an alkaline hydrosulphuret. Dr. Delpech has, moreover, discovered by comparative trials made in the hospital at Montpelier, that simple olive oil, rubbed over the skin, will as speedily cure those laboring under the disease as the various sulphureous preparations in common

use.

He found indeed that one hundred soldiers were entirely cured in an average period of seventeen days, by the former mentioned treatment, whereas twentythree days elapsed before the like number were entirely relieved by the use of the sulphur ointment.-Vide Professor Del

pech's memoir, entitled Traitement de la Gale, for the outlines of which we are indebted to the April number of the Archives Génerales de Médecine.-Ib.

Preparation for Blacking, by M. Braconnot.-Take of plas4 ounces; lampblack about 9 ter, ground and sifted, 2 pounds. brewers, 18 ounces, olive oil, I ounces; barley malt, as used by

ounce.

Steep the malt in water, almost tions are well extracted; put the boiling hot, till the soluble porsolution into a basin, stir into it the plaster and lampblack, and evaporate to the consistency of paste; then add the oil, the quantity of which may be increased by degrees. To the mixture may be added, if desired, a few drops of oil of lemons or of lavender, as a perfume. If ground plaster be not attainable, its place may be supplied with potter's clay.

This is undoubtedly the cheapest and finest blacking; it spreads evenly, dries and shines quickly on the leather by a slight friction of the brush, and has not the objection of burning the leather.Bul. D'Encour, March, 1825.

Artificial Eyes.-Mr.John Scudder, of New York, advertises that on application to him, he will supply the loss of an eye by an artificial one, made to imitate the real one, and to move with it in any direction, and so nearly resembling life as "to deceive the most sceptical." His eyes are made of the finest French enamel, highly polished, and he says will last twenty years if not broken, and may be worn with ease, and without the least pain...

the Quebec Medical Journal, the Ré

BOSTON, TUESDAY, OCT. 30, 1827. vue Encyclopédique, Broussais' Jour

MEDICAL JOURNALS.

Nothing shows more strikingly the increase of medical science in our country than the number of medical periodical publications which are now sent forth from the American press. At a time within our own recollection, there was scarcely one worth mentioning in the whole country. Now, medical publications, embracing the latest improvements in theory and practice, and contributing themselves to extend the power and resources of the healing art, are printed from Maine to Ohio, -from the weekly paper of a single sheet, to the bulky and ponderous quarterly of two and three hundred pages. They have generally, too, improved as much in character and merit as they have increased in

number.

Among these works we know of no one which has higher claims to respect and patronage than The North American Medical and Surgical Journal, published quarterly in Philadelphia. It possesses these claims in our estimation solely on account of the ability, industry, candor and independence with which it is conducted; and for proof of its being so conducted, we would merely refer the impartial inquirer to its pages. We are informed by the Editors in their number for this month, that many of their papers have been copied into medical journals in Europe; this indeed we knew before, and have pleasure in adding to the information these gentlemen have given us of their labors and prospects, that

nal, &c., have bestowed a just tribute of commendation on this journal. Portions of the Quarterly Summary of the Philadelphia Joarnal, and in some instances its reviews have been seized by the writers of similar articles in England; and an analysis of French experiments in physiolog, which were first made and published in Philadelphia by one of the editors of the N. A. Med. and Phys. Journal, has been reprinted as something new in London publications,-thus migrating 6000 miles to get over the British channel; to be improved in flavor perhaps, like travelling Madeira, or London particular. The conductors of the N. A. Med. and Phys. Journal have already given sufficient evidence of their ability to be useful, and we have been informed that they hold themselves at liberty to obey the best motives to become so. They espouse no party, or particular doctrines in medicine, they are not upheld, nor bound in turn to any college, school, sect or establishment. That blighting spirit which turns mainly on the love of making money, has not infected them; no rich publisher is engaged to force their literary ware into the market against the public demand, or like some forced manufactures, too imperfect to supply this demand where it exists. The property is professional, the efforts and influence are professional, aiming to diffuse intelligible and practical information,-for the best of all possible medical, and we had almost said of moral purposes,the wellbeing of society.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

TERENCE WAKEFEILD. R ESPECTFULLY informs the customers of the late firm of WAKEFEILD & Sarra, and the public in general, that he continues the business of Druggist and Apothecary, at the old stand, 121, Washington street, where he offers for sale a large and general assortment of articles usually found in his line, among which are,

Calomel, English and American., tart.

emet. do; rhubarb, gentian, orange peel, chamomiles; sub carb. soda; tartaric acid; carb. of ammon.; fine and coarse sponge; hat case; refined liquorice ; camphor English ppt. lozenges; croton oil, French and English; calc. magnesia, from Apoth. Hall, London; gamboge, pulv. ipecac. myrrh, guaiacum, rhubarb quicksilver, opsum, aloes, bals. capivi, Epsom salts; oils of lavender, peppermint, cloves, anniseed, caraway, cinnamon, &c.; sulphuric, nitros, and nitric acids; soda, Rochelle and Seidlitz powders; white phials,

assorted.

A variety of patent medicines, such as Anderson's pills; Hooper's do.; bals.honey; Henry's magnesia; Turlington's balsam; Cologne water, superior from Paris; common do.; French lavender, from the manufactories; cephalic snuff; Riga balsam; antique oil; otto of rose; Godfrey's cordial; opodeldoc, &c.

Also, bear's oil, for the hair: French hair powder; English Windsor soap; fan

cy do.; salts of lemon; court plaster;

black and white; tooth powder; tooth powder and lip salve boxes; tooth brushes, a variety; fancy smelling bottles; thermometers of different prices; an assortment of trusses of the most approved kinds.

Country physicians and dealers in drugs are invited to call as above, where they can be supplied at a fair price.

Physicians' prescriptions will receive all the attention and care that a long experience in the business has enabled him to bestow, and every article delivered will be such as they may calculate on.

Medicine chests of every description, for family and ships' use, are put up and replenished with care and faithfulness.

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FFERS for sale a full assortment of Drugs and Medicines of the best quality. Confining himself principally to the retail business, every attention will be given to meet the wishes of Physicians and others in the preparation and delivery of medicines. Prescriptions will receive constant personal attention.

Rochelle and Soda Powders carefully prepared as above.

Also, constantly for sale, Black Currant Wine, prepared by Mr. Pomeroy.

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Published weekly, by John Cotton, 184, Washington St.corner of Franklin St. The price of this paper will vary with the time of payment. If paid on subscribing, or within 3 months after, the price will be 3 dollars per annum; if paid after 3 months but within the year, it will be $ 3,50; but if not paid within the year, it will be 4 dollars. No paper to be discontinued till arrearages are paid.-All communications relating to the present or future concerns of this paper, to be addressed, always postpaid, to John G. Coffin.-Advertisements, 1 dollar a square.

MEDICAL INTELLIGENCER.

JOHN G. COFFIN, M. D., EDITOR.

DEVOTED TO THE CAUSE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TO THE MEANS OF PREVENTING AND OF CURING DISEASES.

VOL. 5.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1827.

From the N. A. Med. and Surg. Journal.
BRINCKLE ON THE CURE OF
INTEMPERANCE.

Observations on the Use of Sulphu-
ric Acid in the Cure of Intem-
By
temperance; with Cases.
W. D. BRINCKLE, M.D.
In the fifth volume of the Medi-
coChirurgical Review, page 480,
it is stated, on the authority of a
foreign journal, that M. BRUHL
CRAMER, a German physician,
has discovered that sulphuric
acid, taken with occasional bit-
ters, completely eradicates the
disposition to the intemperate use
of ardent spirit, by exciting a dis-
gust to all spirituous potations.

Aware of the difficulty of overcoming a habit so fascinating, I received the above information with some degree of distrust. Still, I was urged, by my hopes of success, to give the plan a trial, whenever a favorable opportunity should be presented. Early

in July, 1826, a case offered.

Case 1.-A. H., aged thirtythree years, has for a long time been addicted to habits of intemperance. For the last three years, he has taken from one to four pints of brandy, gin, whiskey or rum, every day, with the exception of an interval of three weeks nearly a year ago! Repeated attacks of mania a potu had been brought on; in one of these I had given him seventyfive

No. 25.

grains of opium, besides a considerable quantity of laudanum, in the course of three days, before sleep could be induced; by which he was completely relieved. When called to him on the 5th of July, he was verging towards mania a potu. His wife informed me that he now was drinking from one to two quarts of rum a day, besides two, three, and four bottles of porter. I requested her to mix a drachm of sulphuric acid in a pint of rum; this was accordingly done; he had not taken much of it, however, before he detected a difference in the taste, and refused to take the remainder, which he threw out, under the apprehension that poison had been put in it. More of the liquor was sent for, and the same proportion of the acid added. After taking about half a pint of this, he again refused it, declaring that it also would probably have still taken contained poison. Though he the rum without the addition of the acid, I desired his wife not to let him have it. At this time, the symptoms of mania a potu became completely developed. This was the fourth attack of this disease, and was soon subdued by the liberal use of opium, in conjunction with a strong infusion of common hep. Several days af

It may not be improper here to mention, that the latter article is a remedy of

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