The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-31

those acids, the csrb0nic and sulphuric. b wing
= stronger affinity for lime, than for magnesia,
Will de sert the latter to unite with the former,
and thus constitute compound, either insoluole
or difhcultly soluble IN water But when it is
recollected, that it may well be d0ubIed, whe
ther nseise e.sr exhibits that combination, the
Carbonate OF magnesia and also, when this ex
pertinent is compared with Others, it appears to
be- sulphate OF magnesia. which is here indica.
ted. ~
~ The dried sediment. with the addition of
little charcoal, exposed to a strong heat, IN n
crhcible, becomes pungent and highly sulphure-
Gus. The oxygen of the sulphuric acid 10 mus
separated, and union OF lime and sulphur Is
IS. The dried sediment, agitated in rain wa.
ter, IS partly dissolved, and strikes deep green
with blue flowers ,E0.
L. The ochreou. sediment is soluble in alcohol;
and i.>nee is shewn to be the oxy-sulphate of l..
ron, - =, =, r., ..ni .s-..l o. "a.
Is. Upon 10 grains of the sediment, obtained
ny boiling, an OF. of alcohol was poured, and
frequently agitated /; after a standing IL or Is
hours. the whole was carefully filtered !; ihe ill,
Inc sediment Was found to have lost grains
nearly; the alcohol, from being col rless, as.
sumed: light brown. -
16. Upon 10 grains Of the sediment, previous
ly washed in alcohol, and we'll uried, about s,x
OF. OF water, which mad been BOILED, and cool.
ea' were poured aud frequently aghaled. After
standing % hours, q whitlsh precipitste OF near
~ grains was obtained ro. the water which
bad been Carefully poured OFT, carbonate OF pot
ash Was added, which turned the water mix,
and gave very white, loose precp,tate of ne ar.
ly three grains. Upon each OF the precrp,tates
thus obtained, a small portion of sulphuric acid
was dropped with the Fl, st, little or no effer.
vescence ensued. 1t appeared to be suipnxte of
iime.-Wtth the latter, the effervescence was
brsk, cnry ALLEGED salt was formed, deou 8.
cent, and some what bitterish.
From this. and the preceding experiment.. n
may be inferred, that given quantity Of tne sc.
dlnent will contsin parts oi the oxy sulph tie
Vi iroh' OF the suipnate vi lime, and Ut The
suipnate OF magnesa The water eonia,as also
carbonic acid, but not in excess, as IL does NO,
communicate, IN any sensible degree, subacid
taste.
this spring resembles, in many respects. the
celebrated water of Pyrmont, according 10 The
experiments and observations Of Hoffman: blu,
Inc carooh'c acid Is not IN the sam excess 1; If
Exists mere only IN state OF combination. The
sediment AIS differs in quantity this water af
ioraihg oo5t' part of ITS weight the o,ber a
afoth, tho this more probably contains a grest-
or proportion OF the oxyd of iron, and OF the sui.
phuric acid IN combination.
ii.
The obvious effects of this water ur,on drink.
ing IL. are, LIST. a sensible flushing of the face
or rather pleasant warm glow is felt. attended,
with An increase OF pulsation. In persons.
whose pulse may generally rae n in minute.
1t will soon rise 10 &c, OF 0U after drinking few
tumoiers OF the water. In one instance. WINCH
zen ahoer my own observation, the pulse of
person IN good health rose to an loo after
drinking freely Of the water, but without the
least feverish heat -
@ho IL IL strongly diuretic is light upon the
stomach, and instead of Causing uneaslnes or
depression OF spirits, tho drank in considerable
qusntity, gives hilarity.
I'D. Its gently purgative. Seven or eight tum-
piers OF the water, each containing about half
a pint, produce this effect upoa most consti,uti-
ons.
Pin. Nexc'tes appetite, and promotes diges-
uoh' II IL does rot act as an aperient, which
may occur with those who do NOT drink it free
ly, especially before breakfast, headache some
times ensues, IN consequence of excess offood in
which many indulge themselves out this effect
is easily removed either by temperance in eating,
or by the aid OF Cream of Tartar &C.
III.
The cases in whicii this water has been found
10 produce the most beneficial effects, are,
LIST. In sores and ulcers, which have long baf-
ned all MEDICAL aid Cures, in many instances,
have been effected by this water in a manner 40
speedy, and so complete, and that in cases of the
most desperate kind, when amputation appeared
to be the only resort, might well excite sus.
piclon OF the narrator's yeracity, were not tho
FACTS established by an evidence the most un.
questionable. Thus, ulcers upon the legs, of
many years continuance, and in one instance.
OF 19, have been perfectly healed by few DAYS
washing, and drinking of the water. Nor has
the water tailed To effect an entire cure in sny
instance, according to that testimony which NAV
be relied upon, after its external and inte nal use
Tor Is or 20 days. Humanity requires that this
eHicscious and benigDsnt quality of the water
should be widely known
End In all cutaneous disorders and in in.
NE NINA ION OF the eyes, whether of recent or
OF an Old date, the water produces the happIest
effsct
sra Ii removes distractions of the Viscera -
IL mas been known to cure perfectly a person
VINO iaoored under an enlargement of the
spleen, after medical skill had exhausted its
p,wers
9Th. 1t is most serviceable in bilious com
plants Il III all cases of debility. acts as DOW
ertut restorative.
ii IS not pretended to enuTr crate all the cases
IN which the salutary effect of this water NAV
De expected. resign that pleasing task to the
scientihc Physician 1t certainly, bow ever, de-
serves TO be ranked among the most valuable wa.
tiers, with which this state 40 eminently abouuas
Inc proof of It's saubrious effects depends not
upon coryerture,or vague, or Interested reports
Out, upon facts which nave fallen under tile OBJ
SerVaion OF men as Distinguished for their vera
cry, az Tor all those other qualities, which con
siitute responsibility of character.
vIATOR.
PHILADELPHIA, May "a. 1911.
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