The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-02
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Correspondence of the Hersld1
DISCOVERY of Mineral Springs -Anaiyas of IYaiers
Estate Of Major Tayior-Soa, Climate, &c
Orange Groves, Aagnoiias, &c.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.
Since the war whoop has died away among the
everglades and along the savannas of Florida, and
the exciting reports of midnight surprises, family
massacres, murderous ambushes, swamp fights, &c.,
have ceased to greet our eyes, as we unfold our
morning Sheet this section of country is begin
ming TO be regarded with much interest; and infor-
nation respecting its SOIL climate, capacities Of pro-
duction, and general resources. is eagerly sought
after Many erroneous notions respecting il have
been corrected. and the experience of those who
have resided there proves that portions OF II are not
only healthy, but admirably adap ted to promote that
ottum cum dignifate" which all SO ardently de-
sire.
The richness of its soil, the righteousness of its
scenery, the advantages OF its location and the va
riety OF its productions, all unite render one of
the lovelies portions OF our orous land-the very
garden spot OF these United States.
But its embedded treasures have not yet been
drawn forth New discoveries of importance are
constantly being made. Among them my attention
has been called to four remarkable springs, recently
discovered on the estate of Major Taylor. The wa
OF these springs has been analysed by Dr. James
r. Chiffon, OF your city, to whom the Major sent
samples for that purpose, and the following s the
result -
The first, called Upper Salt Spring. furnished, from
pint Of water forty grains saline matter chloride
of sodium Predominang, chloride Of sodium chloride Of
ro chloride of calcium carbonate Of soda carbonate
magnesia, sulphate OF magnesia SILICA and vegetable
matter
second-white Sulphur spring-One pint gives So
grains saline matter, viz chloride Of sodium chloride
Of calcium, carbonate Of ne chloride of magnesium.
suphae OF lime carbon OF magnesium, trace ofiron.
Thrd-Salt Spring-Seventy-four grains per pint viz:
chloride of sodium, chloride OF magnesium. suphate Of
Of me carbonate of Soda carbonate of MAGNETISM trace
of iron, vegetable matter. &c. Sc.
viz chloride of sodium chloride Of magnesium, suphas
of magnesa carbonate OF magnesa chloride Of calcium,
suphae Of lime carbonate fme iodids o! sodium,
table matter. &c.
All these waters are strongly impregnated with
sulphuretted hydrogen and carbonic acid gas.
DR.. Chiffon remarks, in conc usion, that il must
be evident TO any one acquainted with the ingre
diens of these waters that the springs possess medi-
cinal properties OF high order.
What Is so singular in regard to these springs is,
that they should all have their origin and hold their
course nearly alike, meanderlng along within
200 yards Of each other, 10 their outlet at Lake
Munroe.
There was legend rife in Spain many years ago.
that in this fowery and fertile country there
was q stream OF chIysal water, whose magic
charms upon the human system could stay tho
wrinkles OF age, and write unfadlng beauty on the
glowing cheek Ofyouth. In fact it was uttered and
believed by many that this hidden spring would Sc
all who should drink Of 1t perpetual freshness,
strength and vigor-and prolonsing LIES little day
to its ancient Curatlon IL under th,s impress
sion that Ponce Dillon in l746 undertook this ha-
zardous but romantic excursion to thls then wild
and forest land
But his adventures were destined to be crowned
with disappointment, and the manly brows OF his
country's chivalrc sons, and the blooming Oh .eks
of her lovely daughters, were still doomed to- feel
the blight of age and yield their freshness and their
beauty an unwilling offering at the footstool OF old
tyrant Time.
1t is said, however, that these very springs arc no
other than those in search OF which Ponce tilon
came, but be that as 1t may, we Will not claim for
them all that Spanish fiction did.
Under the Arndt occupation law, Florida has in
creased most rapidly. You also aware there is
Meen with Tampa Bay by railroad. The New
York mail to New Orleans, will then pass by inland
water navigation from ST. Mary's to Fort Mellon
thus shortening the time OF transportation several
days. while 1t will benefit Florida very materially.
But have already spun out this letter to length
not intended when / commenced. In my next
(should this meet your approbation,) propose TO
give a more particular DESCRIPTION OF the country
around the ST Johns river and Lake Munroe--to
take you with me in imagination, as ! would be
pleased TO do in reality, along their verdant banks,
in the clear moonlight while the odor OF the mag
and as you wander through the rich groves OF the
one or recAe amidst the shady bowers OF the other,
il you are not forced to exclam, with the poet,
there be Elysiam earth, it is this, it Is this"
then shall deem you far more insensIble to the
charms of nature, than could ever suppose pos
sessing your taste, fancy and teeiing.
Major Taylor's estate is situate at Enterprise, on
and about the ST. Johns he is Virglnian by birth.
and settled here in 1871 he is about sixty wears OF
age and unites all The qualities OF true Virginia
gentleman, the practical knowledge of an American
farmer.