The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-07-04

The GREAT DISCOVERY OF THE AaE--Ponce de Leon
searched in vain for the fabulous Springs in florida
whose waters would renew youth, and make mortality
immortal. He and his followers met sad death the
reward for their emerty In vain have philosophers, in
all ages rittered away life in searching for stone whose
existence long ago shown to be pure myth These
men, had they directed their efforts in other chan
mel might have made discoveries discovered inyen
tons that would have benefited mankind. We turn
from these useless enthusiasts with pleasure
the trials and fluctuations and record tho trumphs the
paths Of science and useulnes of who has conferred
a lasting blessing upon mankind We speak now of Wa
hoo the great Medicine Chief who the last Of the
of the great Tammany, Sachem Of the Sacred Tor
osewhich emblem, tattooed his breast proved him
to belong that which Tscunseh has rendered i'm
mortal the fields of Driven to the wiIds Of the
great West Wahoo sought the shades Of private @ and
having been warrior Of renown In his YOUTH deter
mined to go upon the war path. He devoted
himself entirely to experimenting upon tho medicinal
qualities of the various herbs and barks which abounded
in the neighborhood of his wgyam which situated
in delightful spot the banks Of the Great Salt Lake,
in the present territory Of Utah. Here he gained wide
reputation for his skill in the treatment of many diseases
and known to his people the great medicine
man, and the whites in that neishborhood held him In
the highest esteem BeIOre lnulhn 0aleTy
Stanley was destroyed in the Smithsonian Institute at
Washington, recollected gazing with admiration upon
his full length picture upon which the artist had displayed
more than usual skill We indeed in the presence
Of the great inventor of the wahoo Bte which have
attained such worldwide reputation These bitters
were invented by the Chief at the special request of Brig
ham Young the father of all the Momons who grieving
over the fact that he HIMSELF and most Of his young
they were called upon perform in providing for and
taking care of SO many wives called upon the Chief and
prayed him find quick and permanent cure for these
fearful Ills wahoo after long turning the subject over
in his mind promised that in three months he would give
the great Chief Of the pale faces, answer springng
into his canoe paddle in hand he guided the light craft
swiftly across the calm waters towards the setting
We must be brief and therefore will not pretend to de-
tail the searches and researches Of wahoo during those
three months Suffice it, that he returned and appearing
before Brigham presented him with dozen bottles of
the btters the result of his Investigations declaring 1t
to be universal panacea, unfang tonic palatabe
beverage restorer of every weakness that flesh heir
particularly that weakness for drinking too much lager
beer. Brigham: thanked him, and presenting him with
two wives and keg of whisky took the btter and at
proceeded to mako trial ots effects upon his people The
dead were restored to life and the living to robust health
with the strength of The population Of Utah fast
and nearly doubled in two years after the intro
ducton Of the bters Their fame reached the white
and the btters we're everywhere tried with
tho best effects. Great quantities Of them used in
the West just previous to the war; which accounts for the
superior strength and ability Of the soldiers of the West
and for the facility with which they South
Carolina An analysis proved that the principal inge
iient was old Rye Whisky, which James Buchanan was
80 fond Of and know he can never die They are I'M
Ioubtedy the best bters OF her for tonic or beverage
knowu and are warmly recommended by all medical
men. Every household should be supplied with dozen
,oes and ladies who love their lords and wish to pre-
rent them going abroad for strong liquors. that both In
ure and make drunk should that their sdsboards
ire well stocked with wahoo. 1t DO purchased Of
Ncssrs Sherman Brothers Co.. sole agents in this city
1t their extensive establishment 10 and Is Roanoke
square, Call at once and procure package, you would
thrive ,lt. .ttss 80
Sherman Brothers 4 Co, have the identical canoe In
which wahoo made his researches exhibition In their
store The following we append a. some Of the powers
and effects Of the btters when properly administered
The waboo has always been valued by the Indians as
possessing rare medicinal virtues Scientnc Analysis
has proved it to be Tonic Laxative Alternative piurec
and Expectorant. -, 90,
These Biters will cffectually Dyspepsia, Liver
Preventive of Chill and Intermittent Fevers, and their
use will promote healthy action Of the stomach ana
Bowels ~
The wahoo Bitters will remove the unnatural acidity
OF the Stomach, giving 1t natural ana healthy acusn'
and when the Stomach is right the whole Man Is right