So6 w ■Is * \ MEDICAL NOTICE OF A GREAT NUMBER OF DISEASES, WHICH ARE REPUTED INCURABLE, ACCOMPANIED BY CERTIFICATES FROM PERSONS CURED PERFECTLY J. XAVIER CHABERT, M.D. Late Head Physician to Mahomed Ali Pacha; viceroy of Tripoli, fBarbary,); Member of the College of Physicians at New-Albany, (Indiana,); of the Reformed Medical Society of the United States of America, &c. &c. &c. IYO. 322 BROADLY. NEW-YORK: PRINTED BY WILLIAM MARKS, 71 HUDSON STREET 1834. INTRODUCTION. XAVIER CHABEBT, M.D. Member of the Medical Society of the United States, No. 322 Broadway, opposite the Hospital, is impressed with a deep sense of gratitude for the very liberal patronage lie has received from the citizens of New-York and the public in general, since his commencement of the practice of medicine in this city, and takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks, and trusts, from his thorough knowledge of and assiduous attention to business, to continue that patronage. The almost miraculous cures he has performed on persons who have been given up and pronounced by physicians as incurable, induces him, through a sense of duty, to invite persons who may be labouring under any painful disease, to call and receive the same benefit others have obtained. The following diseases he has been particularly successful in, as will be shown by certificates he has received from persons who have been cured by him. RHEUMATISM. This disease divides itself into two forms, the acute and the chronic. In its simplest form, it is marked by few and unimportant symptoms, and with- out any derangement of the general health. On some occasions, however, it gives rise to great disorder, being attended with a high degree of symptomatic fever, and that in a higher degree than perhaps any other disease. The gen- eral exciting cause of Rheumatism, in all its forms, is exposure to cold or damp. The acute rheumatism mostly affects the young and vigorous, and those between the age of puberty and thirty-five. In some cases it is consti- tutional and even hereditary ; and when this predisposition exists, the disease is produced by the slightest cold. It usually commences with a sense of cold- ness, thirst, fever, restlessness, and costiveness. The joint becomes stiff and gives pain upon motion, and towards evening the pain and fever increase, par- ticularly when the patient is warm in bed : the pain is frequently transitory, and apt to shift from joint to joint. Sometimes there is considerable swelling, with redness of the skin; the urine is high coloured; with profuse sweating1,. which seldom'affords'relief. Many slight cases continue only a few days, and go off like a common cold; others are protracted for months, or even years, when of course the term dironic strictly applies. The pains, for the most part, are the last symptonrs which leave the patient; these may begin to abate about the eighth or tenth days, but the time may be greatly lengthened. The disorder is most frequent in the spring, and especially when long easterly winds prevail; and in a great proportion of instances, it goes off entirely with- out injury to the constitution, although it may have continued for a lengthened period. It is liable to be confounded with the gout; but acute rheumatism is so strongly marked by an increase of fever and other symptoms at night, as to be scarcely possible to be mistaken. The following certificates are among the many Dr. Chabert has^received ' from persons who have been cured by him : That merit may be given where truth and justice demand it, should not be deemed unworthy of public attention, and on tha; account it is I state the fol- lowing undeniable facts. Having been for a considerable time affected with Rheumatism, I was taken into the City Hospital, and remained there during five months and twenty-one days, not having received in that period the smal- 3 lest benefit. I was then sent to Staten Island Hospital, and staid there six months—the effects of medicine and skill of physicians seemed in my case alike in both places. I then went to Bellevue Hospital, with better expecta- tions and indeed better assurances of recovery. I remained there one month, nor did I derive there the least relief; I believe the doctors thought as I did, that I was incurable. I was then a poor helpless creature, cast upon the be- nevolence of my fellow beings, moving as well as I could upon crutches. In this condition, 1 was advised by several gentlemen to go to Dr. Chabcrt, 322 Broadway, (or, as is commonly known, the Fire-King). He jtold me, as,! was a poor man, if I gave him my crutches as soon as I could be relieved from fhem, he would cure me. Suffice it to say, he has done so, in three weeks—I have fulfilled my promise. I am now well, for which I heartily thank him, and I have shipped in one of the New Orleans Packets. • Such has,been my case, and whether the circumstances deserve to be published,:let the commu- nity at large judge. THOMAS M'GRAW, July 16th, 1833. Madison-street, New-York. -I have been for some time in the most miserable way with chronic lheuma- tisra ; my limbs and frame contracted, so that I could not move even on crutch- es. I sent for Dr. Chabert, (the Fire-King,) and by the use of his medicines, I am now completely cured and working at my business. This proof of Dr. Chabert's knowledge and experience in the medical way, speaks sufficiently of his merit. JOHN H. DAVIS, New- York, May 28, 1833. 367 Cherry-street. This is to certify, that I have been afflicted for a long time past with inflam- matory rheumatism ; the pains were so acute that I could not straighten my body. At this time I applied to Dr. Chabert, 322 Broadway, who in a short time entirely cured me. JANE CRYGIER. New- York, June 3d, 1833. I have been afflicted some time past with chronic rheumatism, my health also being in the most debilitated state—it is almost needless to say that the power of motion had nearly left my limbs. Having sought in vain from many medical gentlemen for some aid, I was finally induced to send for Dr. Chabert, who, after having examined my complaint, administered to me medicines which have completely cured me. I know nothing of physic, but this I know, that I wish all my fellow beings, under sickness or similar complaints, may receive, as I have done, from Dr. Chabert, that speedy and efficacious relief which is more to me than any other consideration. FRANCIS ROSS, 99 Cherry-street, New-York. I have been in a deep decline, and at the same time afflicted with inflam- matory rheumatism. For a long time I had to be helped into and out of bed. I was recommended by Dr. G----r, under whose care I was, to go to Dr. Chabert, whom he knew had cured a difficult case. I have been under the treatment of other physicians, from whose prescriptions I derived no benefit. I then applied to Dr. Chabert, who in four weeks has completely restored me. New-York, Dec. 7, 1833. J. M. CANAL, 65 Canal-street, GOUT. The evening causes of Gout are often imperceptible, the inflammation ap- pearing to arise spontaneously. Sometimes the paroxysm can be traced to a particular source; as, foi instancy any general derangement of the system, /' 4 the taking cold, a debauch, or the use of tart wines, especially claret. Me- chanical violence, also, as sprains and o'ther injuries, and violent exercise. The disease may be hereditary ,'and it may be acquired by excessive eating and drinking; mental exertion, accompanied by anxiety. Excess and indul- gence of all kinds tends to form the predisposition to gout, and upon which •the disease apparently depends more than upon the exciting causes. The disease is distinguished from rheumatism by its confining its attacks to the smaller joints; and when the skin is affected, it presents a peculiar glossy ap- pearance, with a degree of tenderness to the touch, far exceeding that observed in any other inflammation. The following certificate, he trusts, will be quite sufficient: Having been severely afflicted with the gout, I tried many physicians to af- ford me relief, but I could get none. I also went to the Hospital, but in like manner to no purpose. I at length went to Dr. Chabert, and in a short time his medicine completely effected my cure. L. C. STEWART, New- York, June 9, 1833. 24 Crosby-street. CANCER. This is a hard, knotty tumour, which is capable of affecting all glandular parts. It most commonly attacks the breast, womb, lip, or tongue, and is considered to arise from a cold and variable climate, disordered health, me- chanical violence, and the change effected in the constitution of women at the time when the customary evacuations cease. As to the cause of this disease, it is very frequently attributed to accident; but this is rarely a cause. Now and then it is the result of a blow or pressure on the part, yet it is always pre- ceded by a particular state of constitution, without which it will not occur. One of the most frequent causes of cancer in the breast, is grief, or anxiety of mind. Married women, who bear no children, and single women, are more subject to cancer in the breast, than those who have large families. On the tongue, lip, or any other part of the skin, the disease generally commences with a small pimple, which hardens by degrees, and finally ulcerates. When cancer takes place in the breast, it usually commences with a small indolent tumour, and now and then a little blood is discharged from the nipple. At first it is moveable, free from pain and circumscribed. In this state it con- tinues a long time, for weeks and months gradually increasing until a violent darting pain is felt in the breast; there is also a burning sensation in the part, and the patient feels worse about four days before menstruation. In the pro- gress of the complaint a number of black spots appear, and these increase as the breast enlarges. In the second stage, inflammation of the skin and nipple comes on; the constitution is severely affected; there is a difficulty of breath- ing; an inability to lie but on one side; pain in the right side, and also in the loins; deranged stomach; frequent vomiting; at last the patient becomes worn out from irritation, and death ensues. The progress of this complaint is extremely slow; in general, however, it destroys life in about four years from its commencement. When this disease attacks the womb, it is known by lan- cinating pains, an immoderate flow of the menses, or whites, or both. By de- grees the external parts swell, which swelling sometimes extends along the thigh. The following certificate, which he thinks sufficient, was gratuitously ten- dered to him by a female, who is willing to testify to its truth : Having been afflicted for the last two years with a cancered breast, and finding no relief from many physicians who attended on me for it, I was at last induced to call on Dr. Chabert, 322 Broadway. He immediately applied a poultice, prepared from vegetables, which on the first application afforded me great relief; and after applying two or three more poultices, restored it to 5 its usual state of health. My object in giving this certificate, is, for the pur- pose of affording my own sex, who may be labouring under so painful a dis- ease, an opportunity of being cured by applying to Dr. Chabert in time, and also to return thanks for the benefit 1 have received from him. JOANNAH HAGAN, No. 15 Beaver-st. N. Y. LEPROSY. This disease is produced by cold, moisture, great heat and uncleanliness combined, excessive fatigue, and poor diet. The affection first appears in the form of white scales, of a circular form, preceded by reddish and glossy ele- vations of the skin, and encircled with a red border. The annexed certificate is among the many he has in his possession :. Having been affected with Leprosy for a length of time, my body and limbs being completely covered, and my eyes badly affected, I was attended by physicians at Peekskill without benefit. Having come to New-York, several gentlemen of the faculty promised to cure me; but no relief could I obtain from them. So distressed was 1 in body and mind, I resolved to relinquish hope; but having heard of Dr. Chabert, whom I understood cured many cases given up by all other physicians, I applied to him, and for my own happiness, and I hope that of others, I now certify he has cured me in the space of three weeks. During my life he shall have my best and sincere acknowledgments. N. York, Dec. 29, 1833. THOMAS BROADIE, 75 Charlton-st. INDIGESTION OR DYSPEPSIA. The functions of the stomach are frequently disordered or imperfectly per- formed, independently of inflammation, and to such states the term Dyspep- sia or Indigestion is applied. Over-excitement of the stomach by food or drink of too stimulant a quality, or excess in point of quantity, is the most fre- quent cause of Dyspepsia or Indigestion, and may be owing to the improper nature of the substances taken as food; therefore, all the causes that tend to impair the appetite for food are capable, more or less, of disturbing the diges- tive powers of the stomach. The symptoms that present themselves in this case are various, viz. a disagreeable taste in the mouth in the morning; cos- tiveness and uneasiness of the bowels; impaired appetite and strength; pal- pitation of the heart; depression of the spirits; flatulency; shortness of breath; nausea; headache; pain in the pit of the stomach and towards the right side; sallowness of complexion, &c. These symptoms, however, are not always present; but under whatever form and from whatever cause the disease oc- curs, there is a considerable degree of languor and debility; the mind is fre- quently excessively irritable and depressed, and great anxiety is observable in the countenance. The slightest exercise is productive of considerable fatigue and perspiration; sleep is unrefreshing and disturbed with frightful dreams and startings; the limbs are cold, or rendered so on slight occasions, &.c. &c. Certificate.—This is to inform that I have been for a long time past trou- bled with Dyspepsia, and having received advise and followed the prescrip- tions of several physicians, without receiving any relief, I went to the Hospi- tal and remained there two weeks. Finding I was receiving no benefit, I left and applied to Dr. Chabert, 322 Broadway, who in a very short time entirely cured me, for which I return my sincere thanks. EDMOND WALE, Feb'y 5th, 1834. 73 Hudson-street. SCROFULA OR KING'S EVIL. Scrofula consists in hard indolent tumours of certain parts of the body, but particularly in the neck, behind the ear?, and under the chin; which, after a G time, suppurate and degenerate into ulcers. The suppuration is not of the common kind; it contains curd-like matter, and is not truly purulent. Scro- fula differs in different constitutions: it may be of an indolent or irritable kind; but it is more frequently of the first than the second. The exciting causes of this disease are such as tend to increase debility; such as the mea- sles, scarlet fever, small-pox, &c. Certificate.—My daughter has been considerably afflicted with the King's Evil, and I have spent a large amount without any relief to her. I went to Dr. Chabert, who applied vegetable poultices, and in a short time completely cured my daughter. M. ENDERS, New- York, May 21st, 1833. 106 Varick-street. DROPSY. This disease is a preternatural accumulation of serous or watery fluid in the cellular membrane, beneath the skin, or in different cavities of the body. The remote or occasional causes of dropsy are numerous and various; here- ditary or family predisposition; drinking cold liquids when the body is in a heated state; acute diseases of various kinds, as fevers, dysentery, &c.; dis- eased bowels; jaundice; intermitting fevers; asthma; gout; grea't loss of blood and other profuse evacuations; excessive use of strong liquors; habitual indigestion; scurvy; exposure to a cold or moist atmosphere, &.c. Certificate.—I have been afflicted for some time with dropsy. I was swol- len to such an extent that I was fearful I should be obliged to be tapped. At this time I was advised to send for Dr. Chabert. He prepared me medicine, which in a few days reduced my size considerably, and in the course of three or four weeks entirely cured me. I take this opportunity of returning my thanks to him for the benefit I have received. CvESAR GARNETT, New York, Aug. 7, 1833. 137 Barrow-street. FISTULA. The term Fistula is applied to those kinds of ulcers which are very obstinate in their character, and which are attended with hardness, and sinous openings or orifices, with callous edges. The causes of Fistula are numerous; such as the costiveness and relaxation of the sedentary habits, high living, bruises, piles, stricture of the urethra, &c. Certificate.—I have been in a most distressed way for this long time past, with a fistula in my leg. I was attended by several physicians to no purpose, only expense; but having applied to Dr. Chabert, his application to my leg completed my cure, so that I am now well and able to attend to my business. MONTGOMERY L. MEEDS, New-York, July 8, 1833. No. 30 Vandam-street. AGUE OR INTERMITTENT FEVER. This disease is distinguished by having three successive stages, viz. a cold stage, a hot stage, and a sweating stage, and is divided in the tertian, which returns every other day; the quartan, on the first and fourth day ; and the quotidian, every day. The ague is most prevalent in marshy places. Poor, watery living, excessive fatigue, weakness, exposure to cold and moisture, damp atmosphere, lying in damp rooms or beds, &c. are among the exciting causes. Certificate.—T, the undersigned, do hereby certify that, having been af- fected with fever and ague^br several weeks past, I was induced to apply to Dr. Chabert for relief. He prescribed some medicine for me, which in less 7 than four and twenty hours entirely removed my complaint, nor have I since; had any return of it. THOMAS KIRK, New- York, Sept. 14, 1834. 125 Anthony-street. 1 do hereby certify that I have been troubled with fever and ague for the last six weeks, and have tried several remedies without efiect. Having heard of the skill of Dr. Chabert in curing disorders of this kind, induced me to give him a call, which I did. I followed his prescriptions, and in the short space of one week they entirely restored me to health. PAT1CK M'GUIRE, New- York, Oct. 30, 1833. Corner of Factory and Perry Sts. PULMONARY CONSUMPTION. A disorganized state of the lungs, the result of chronic or slow-acting in- flammation, is an accurate definition of this disease. It may be brought on by all the causes of inflammation, though it frequently arises imperceptibly, or without being noticed. Exposure to cold, injury of the lungs, and irritating matters inhaled in breathing, are among the mosj frequent causes. It also follows various other diseases—common inflammation of the lungs, not wholly subdued; neglected catarrh; or any other disease attended with febrile action. Much depends upon predisposition, which appears to be induced by a variety of circumstances. Consumption is very frequent in cold and variable climates; while it is comparatively rare in those of an opposite nature. It is more fre- quent between the ages of fifteen and' thirty-five, than either before or after. The disease may arise from the nature of the employment, viz.—the dust to which needle-pointers, stone-cutters, millers, painters, &c. are exposed ; over- action in speaking or singing, playing on wind instruments, excessive de- bauchery, wellas all my limbs ; I was in this state when 1 applied to you, and you have (by the blessing of God) relieved me of my sufferings, and cured my disorder in the space of two months. That you may live long, and reap the benefit of your great talent is the constant prayer of- your obliged, and obedient serv't. This is to certify that we the undersigned were laboring under the collapsed or blue stage of Asiatic Cholera, some having been pronounced beyond re- covery by several physicians; under which circumstances we applieo to Dr. Chabert, (the Fire King) and are happy to state, that we have perfectly re- covered by the use of his medicines. The effects produced by them were al- most instantaneous, stopping the vomiting, purging and cramps in a very short time, and reestablishing the circulation of the blood. PATRICK PHILLIPS, 94 Anthony-street. ED. DORAN, cor. Anthony and Centre-streets. FRANCIS and HESTER NICOLESSI, 93 Anthony-st. JESSEY RODMAN, 606 Water-street. LOUISA POULET, 18 Murray-street. LEWIS AVENUE, Esq. August, 1834. ALONZO HUNTLEY, Benson-street. DR. CHABERT gives advice gratis two hours each day, from 8 to 11, at bis store.. Wii-rt 9 % 4? NLM031936569