Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-08-03
WASHINGTON D. T.. MONDAY, AUGUST g. 1863
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From the Richmond Whig.l


rFrcm the Richmond Whig.]
The Charleston Courier makes timely sug-
gestion in recommending the attention OF our
government to the naturalization and culnva-
tion OF Calisaya, for the preservation of the
health Of our soldiers. This article has peeu-
Liar effect upon the liver, and guards the sys-
tenn again st disease by exposure and irregular
diet. 1t is said that the grpa. success Of the
Plantation Bitte,s Of DIR. Drake, which, previ-
ous to our unhappy difficulties was found in
most Southern homes, was owing to the extract
of Calisaya Bark which it contained as one Of
its principal ingre ients.--"I In confirmation OF
this, we have heard one of our most distin
guished physicians remark, that whenever he
Aelt unwen from ordinary dietetic or atmos
pheric causes, he invariably relieved himself
by Plantation Bitters. Now that these Bi,.ers
cannot be obtained, substitute should be pre-.
pared. We understand our government has
opened negotiations with DR.. Drake, througha
secret agent, but with what truth we do not
We are exceedingly obliged to the Richmond
Ehig for its remembrance OF AUD Lang Syne,,,
but we can assure .sOur Government, that the
Plantation Bitters not for sale TO any ..secret
agents,n North or South. There is probably
several other things that "Our Government,
will yet want.
We know that we have the best and most
popular medicine In the world. We are not
afraid to show what it is composed OF.
Physicians arc compelled to recommend it.
CALIsATA BARK has been celebrat ID for
over two hundred years, and was sold during
the reign Of Louis XVI, King OF France, for
the enormous price Of its own weight in silver.
1t is remarkable for Dyspepsia, Fevers,
Weakness, Constipation, &c.
CAscARILLA BARK.-For Diarrhea, Calic.
and diseases OF the stomach and bowels.
DAEDELIoN.-for Inflammation OF the I.oins
and Drepsical Affections.
CHAMoMILE FLowERs-For- enfeeh,ea d1.
gestion.
LAVENDER FLowERs.-Aromasic, g.imulant
and tonie-highly invigorating In nervous ds.
bility.
WISrERGREES.-For Scrofula, Rheumat-
ism, &c.
ANIsK.-An aromatic earmipative; creating
flesh, muscle and milk; much used by mothers
nursing.
Also, clove-buds, orange, caraway, corian-
der, snake-root, &c.
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Another wonderful ingredient, of Spanish
origin, IaAs,arang bedefsy ltie compse1Ion
and brilliancy to the mind. Is yet unknown to
the commerce Of the world, and we withhold
its name for the present
Humbugs and quacks howl about the Plan.
tation Bitters; but the following is what's the
matter, and they know ii:
PLANTATION BITTERsswILL CURE
Cold Extremities and Feverish Lips
Sour Stomach and Fetid Breath.
Flatulency and Indigestion.
Nervous Affections.
Excessive Fatigue and Short Breath.
Pain.over the Eyes.
Mental Dependency.
Prostration, Great Weakness
Sallow Complexion, Weak Bowels.
llF bR AND A.
Very particularly recommended TO Clergy
men, Merchants, Lawyers, and persons OF
sedentary habits. Also for delicate females
and weak persons who require gentle stim-
ulant, tree digestion, good appetite and clear
mental faculties.
Sold by all respectable Physicians, Drug
gists, Grocers, Hotels, Saloons, Country
Stores, &c. q
BE particular that each bottle bears the fac
:simile of our signature on a steel plate label,
with our private Government stamp over the
cork. r...y ..r.t-
e..E p. H. DRAKE & CO.,
iy A.eoIm 2ca Broadway, N. Y.
y ITTENRoUsE, FAINT & CO..
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