1 BBIuTISH SETTLEMENT
 The Contrayerva, a species of the
Dortenia of Lrinn-us is found in almost
every spot. A preparation from the root
of this is known to produce abortion, and
is much used for such purpose by negro
females. This practice is extremely com-
mrowith these people, and has its avowed
professors.
 The Diaitalis, or Foxglove, is native
of the high lnds. The well known ar-
tide of Sarsaparilla is plentifully obtain-
ed to the southward of the English settle-
ment, and forms a profitable export.
Four sorts of Ipecacuanha have also
been enumerated.
 The Gauania, or Chaw-stick, is also
abundant. This is the common denti-
fricc of the aborigines, from whom the use
of it has been learned; and for preserving
the teeth pure and delicately white, this
simple application perhaps exceeds all
others. With the natives any appearance
of decay in this respect very rarely occurs.