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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3123, 20 February 1879, Page 4

Medical our correspondent—tbat it would not dissolve in spirits of wine ; rather it is unsoluble, and heavier than spirits of wine, and settles at the bottom. We tried in the same way our manufacture, and? the received information was likewise confirmed ; it dissolved in spirits of wine. The manufacture of Mr Bosisto does not in consequence, to the requirements of an etheric oil, and he mtvy know all the virtues of the eucalypti ever so well, aud treat upon it in scientific writings, but during fifteen years he did not bring before the public those etheric evaporating particles to which are attributable all the properties co much praised by Mr Bosisto. Our manufacture alone and for the first time answers these requirements.—We are respectfully yours, Sander & Sons. Sandhurst, 31st July." _ _ Ah a further elucidation of the matter, Mr Bosiato wrote again to the same paper, and his letter was published as follows on the slh August, 1876 :—" Sir—With reference to the reply by Messrs Sander and Sons, contained in yours of the Ist i»stant, to mine of the 31st ult., I deem it but right to say that I desire in no spirit of rivalry to write disparagingly of, or to seek to deteriorate from, the quality of the ' new industry.' My object has ever been to assist in developing the resources of our indigenous vegetation. My contention is, first, that being the investigator of every species of the eucalypti in Victoria, both as to their chemical and physical characters, the oil in quection is not 'new," and, second, that the report forwarded from the German correspondent is a mere repetition of my original investigations reported lorig since to tee 1 various scientific societies and universal exhibitions. With regard to the solubility of the oil in spirit, it is well known that volatile oils, whether frou. the eucalypti or any other vegetation, are soluble iv given quantities of alcohol. The whole family of the eucaljpti contains a volatile oil. a volatile acid, and a volatile oleo resin, and certain tannate principles j when, for certain medicinal purposes, these are in combination, the oil is not entirely soluble in spirit. Such is the oil operated upon (coming from myself) by Meeßrs Sander and Son. "Wishing success to every mdi- j genous industry, I am, yours, &c, Joseph Bosisto. 2nd August." To the above Messrs Sander and Son replied as follows in the same paper of the 7th of August, 1876. "Sir—You will kindly allow us to give the following short explanation, for the better understanding of the public, in Answer to Mr Bosisto's letter in yours of the sth instant. Mr Bosisto Bays — " The oil in question is not new." We have ways indicated by science, by means of which investigations oi any kind are made, and meat likely in the same way as he and we did. Many more, in possession of chemical knowledge, may huve undertaken preparations of pure volatile oil eucalypti. It we take such eesays in view the pure essential oil eucalypti is not new. New, however, it is in the respect that it is not yet known as a commercial article. The preparation, in a large style, is very Blow and tiresome, and involves in consequence, through loss of time, considerable expense, leading to production ot a cheap Bubstitute, consisting chiefly of eleo resin and tannie particles, a product; that is in quality, far inferior to the pure volatile oil.—We are, your, etc., Sandeb & Sous, Sandhurst, sth Augußt, 1876." ITS PRESENT POSITION. Thus far the correspondence shows the nature and character ot Eucalyptus Oil, and the steps by which it has arrived of the purity of Sander and Sons manufacture. In order that their oil Bhould be tested by the most approved and rigorous scrutiny, Sander and Sons have forwarded samples to all the principal medical authorities of the Colonies, as well as to scientific bodies in Europe. By the steamer Somersetshire, which left the Colony on the 20th September, 1876, Messrs Sander and Sons, having received such a flattering testimonial from German scientists, despatched a parcel of their essence to their agents, Messrs Hoclzle and Chelius, of Frankfurt, with instructions to that firm to bring it under the notice of—The Emperor of Germany, the King of Bavaria, the Emperor of Außtria, the King of Saxony, the King of Wurtemburg, and Prince Bismarck. Through these Bbvereigns and potentates, the Australian Extract will find its way before most of the priacipal European'scientific bodies. In addition to this the Eucalyptus essence of Messrs Sander and Sons will be brought under.; the notice of the South Australian faculty through the columns of the German papor published iv that Colony. In this Colony it haß been placed before the authorities of the Melbourne Hospital, Ballarat Hospital, Goelong Hospital, Caetlemaine Hospital, Kyneton Hospital, and Sandhurst Hospital. | iln addition to these means of spreading a knowledge of tbis excellent article to the public at large, the Press, as will be shown below, has lent its valuable aid to the furtherance of the object sought. ITS CHARACTER. The o-jl may be almost summed up as to its character when it is described as etheric and volatile. It is a condensation of those exhalations of the gum leaves which permeate our Austral atmosphere, and make it one of the most health-sustaining character in the universe. The oil, being a principle of iteelt, cannot in tbe strict sense be analysed, because it ia incapable of Bub-divisioa. The only proof of its being a pure etheric essence is its solubility in spirits of wine. But medical authorities who have chemically examined the components of the gum, and of this oil, declare Ibat it contains much that stimulates the vital particles of the human blood and that increases the health-giving functions of the common air. One of the best features in its character is that it absolutely requires no care in its use, but may be rubbed on external sores, taken internally, exposed to the common atmosphere uatil it ia absorbed, or poured on fine linen or (he most delicti tely tinted paper, without leaving so much as a stain behind. Iv short, while it is in co many cases extremely beneficial in its use, it is absolutely innocuous in all. ' ITS CLAIM AS A CURATIVE. It has now become the fashion with the inventors or discoverers of remedial agents to claim something little short of infallibility and universality of cure for their respective agents. Messrs Sander aud Sons do nothing of tbe sort. They have confidence that their oil possesses many virtues; but the full extent of these they do not know yet. They are now collecting data, and they are most careful and searching in performing this. It is. quite sure then, that their eucalypti oil can fairly assert itself to bo a grand panacea for many of the ilia that flesh is heir to. In Scarlet, Typhoid, or any case of Fever, nothing will protect better against contagion than a few drops of the oil poured in the palm of the hand, and rubbed in, in order to liberate tbe vapors, or sprinkled over the clothes. The perfume will be noticed for a great length of time. For Children Attending Schools, the same mode may be adopted. In Cases of Sickness, a few drops put into a saucer, and put into the room will, being an etheric oil, evaporate, and fill the room with the purifying vapor. Are you obliged to Travel! A few drops occasionally rubbed on the body, will protect against any contagion you may be exposed to, in coming in direct contact with sick peraonß,