Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-13
ST. CROIX RIM.

ST CROIX RUM.
The, tonic properties of pure 81. Croix Rum
are we'll known, and IL has long been recon-
mended by physicians. IL is manufactured
from the Sugar Care Picat. and that we rse, is
selected with great care from the estates Of a
few planters IN the interior of that island.
CAL1SAYA, OR KINGS BARK.
was unknown 10 civilization until the middle
OF the seventeenth century. The natives OF
Peru are generally SUPPOSED 10 have been long
previously acquainted with lis most wonder
ful medicinal qualities. Humboldt makes IA
yorable mention of he febrduge qualities of
this article as anlidote. 10 FEVER AND AGUE,
fstefaifeHt and Haiorious Ee5ers, iii his extern
siye South American travels
The Countess, wife OF the Ficeroy of Peru,
having in her own person experienced the ben-
eficial effects Of the bark, is said. on her return
70 Spain, in the year 1914 10 have first intro
duced this remedy into Europe. After Its in
PRODUCTION il was distributed and sold by the
Jesuits, who are said TO have Obtained for il
the enormous SUM Of IT'S ,reight IN silccr. From
this circumstance il was called JEsUIT's Pow
DER, title which il retained many years. In
1855, we are told that an EngiishInan by the
name Of SIR John Talbot employed it with great
success In France, in the treatment of Fever
and Ague, Dyspepsia, Nervous Affec lions. Loss
OF Appetite, Weakness and Debility, Palpita-
tion Of the Heart, Diarrh9a. &c, &c, under the
name of English Powders; at length, in the
year 1913, he sold the secret OF its origin and
preparation TO Louis XIV. by whom il was
divulged. 1t is now a standard remedy, and is
employed in the preparation Of the Plantation
is another important ingredient. 1t is employed
rs a gentle stimulant and tonic, in Dyspepsia
Chronic DiarThoea, Collie. Dysentery, and dis.
eases OF the stomach and bowels.
DANDELION
Is used Cor inflammation of the loins and spleen,
in cases Of hilary secretons and dropsical affec-
tions, dependent upon distractions Of the alb
dominal viscera, and arrangement Of the diees.
tive organs generally.
= CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
used Tor enfeebied digestion and want OF appe-
tite. -
wINTERGREEN,
Is medicinal plant of very great efficiency,
and is especially valuable in .Serofgld, Rheaa,d-
tsH', and Nefretic affections.
p --=e sfANISE,
an aromatic carminative, creating flesh, muscle
and mix. Much used in nursing.
sT-1s6O-X
Another ingredient of remarkable and Won
derfnf virtues, used in the preparation of these
Bitters-is native Of Brazil and rs yet un-
known to the commerce of the world. Span-
ish writer says: = 4 administered
with 81. Croix rum, IL Rerer faiIs 70 retiecs Ver-
rous tremors Fak.f fuiaess, disturbed sleep. &C.
and that il is nsed with great effect by the Bra
lillian, Spanish and Peruvian ladies to height
en- their color and beauty. IL imparts cAeegTul-
10 the disposition, and briIidHcy 10 the com.
plexion:" We withhold its name from The pub
lie for the present.
To the above are added, Glove buds. Orange
Carraway, CoriaHder and Snake root. The
whole IL combined by n perfect chemical pro.
cess, and under the immediate supervision OF a
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERS, OR
OLD HOMESTEAD TONIC,
are put up in Patent Bottles, representing q
Swiss cottage and are an ornament to the SIDE
board.
SEA SICKNESS.
Travellers by railroad sr upon Tie inland riv
ers- Where the great change of water is such s.
prohhc cause OF mcipient disease, ike
BILIOUS, 1NTERNITTENT, AGUE AND
g. CHILL FEVERS,
nay feel 4 ceT:ain reliance, III they protect
Themselves with these Bitters. The muddy
water OF the Western rivers filed with de-
caye6 vegetable animal mater, is Qrite sure 10
produce disease unless guarded by an antidote,
such as - found IN the Plantation BiJters.
WHAT IS SAID OF THE PLANTATION
....- BlTTERS
'IPHiLADRLPHHA, tst month, 10th day, I-65
"EsTEENED FRIEND: Wilt thou send me
another case OF Thy Bitters Nothing has proven
SO beneficial or agreeable to my invalid wife
and myself, as the Plantation Bitbers
ssThy friend, ISAAC HoWLANDo
n B-The secret Of the immense sale of he
Plantation Bitters is their tested purity me
81. Crofr Ram, and erery article used, is l7ar-
YaHtsd perfectly pure. -.
Be careful that every bottle bears the fac
gimile signature Of the Proprietors, =. II. DRAKE
L Co, New York
brakes PLANTATION BITT ERS are SOLD
by all Druggists, Groeers, Hotels and Res
taurants p III. DRAKE i Co,
&c 26-eoI3. No. 2G2 Broadway.