The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-04-03
PARKEvILLE HYDROPATHIC INSrIrurr.


CCEsSibLE from all parts OF the United States stu
ated two miles south of Woodbury. the county town Of
Rnn county Nes Jersey and five miles from Red
kheomAtsm, Bronchitis, lncipent Consumption Dysnen
s, Sonspstoo, piarrh@a Dropsy Piles Proapsus Uter
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Liver Complaint Drunkenness In.
Diseases.
This Institution bull, expressly for the purpose Of
Water Cure Establishment 10 capable Of ACCOMMODATING
nty patients and abundantly supplied with ,cater of ne
The location has selected for the peculiar
OF Its atmosphere, the inexhautbe supply of water is
proximity to the city and the advantages which offers
r fully carrying out the principles and practices the
Water Cure and, owing TO the mdness Of the climate IL
IL kept open all the year, winter well a. summer.
from ~. aSnns sndng back
plot In 'front.' contains thirty forty rooms The
grounds around the house tasuy laid cut with walks
and planted with trees shrubs 60 On the LEFT the
trance to these grounds cottage containing rooms
used by male patients bathing house. with every con-
venience for packing bathing, &C. the right Of the
entrance about two hundred feet distant stands
cottage, used by the ladies for similar purposes.
In the Of the Institute at the distance of han
dred feet three other cottages eighty apart
One of these 10 the laundry with door, the
other two are occupied by the servants.
The hydrant water is introduced into these cottages
we'll "a into the main building and all the waste warcar
red of by drains under ground Doctor being very
tcuar to have every part kept clean and in good Orderly
THE WATER WORKS
Consist of circular stone building standing the brow
Of HILL surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
Ave hundred barrels brought from spring
pure cold water in the side Of the hill There thr
teen Of these springs not far distant from each other
five Of them capable Of keeping the reservoir
ly overnOwing The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir fountain In the water yard surrounded
by weeping Willows In the rst story Of the works
Is circular room containing the douche bath which is
stream falling from height Of about thirty feet and
be varied In size from half inch TO inch and half In
diameter Adjoining the doncbe room Is dressing room,
with marble tables &c the rising dencs or the cure Of
being entirely under the control Of the patient using
| the same.
swimming bath with stream Of water constant passing
through It.
THE BATHING DEPARTMENT
Consists Of story building connected with the main
building by enclosed gallery rpasszgecontainng large
packing rooms bathing rooms douehes rising faing
plunge baths half baths stz baths foot baths &c &C.
further description is deemed unnecessary, those
needing that kind of treatment invited to cali and
! for themselves
The servants bath attendants have been selected with
the greatest and are all accustomed to the economy
| . hydropathic establishment
Psrkevie Is about nine niles from Philadelphia sur.
rounded by fourshing neghborhood Of industrious and
eaerprisins may had with the
city, either by water othervise several times daily.
There are churches and schools In It's
The Managers while they offer the advantages Of their
Institution to the diseased would also tender them the
comforts and conveniences Of home.
Ten dollars per week. thirty-fye dollars per month
which include board treatment and all other charges
cept washing Those requiring extra accommodation will
Persons ct distance can obtain the opinion Of the Resi-
Physician the probable effect OF the water treat
ment, by enclosing ten dollars accompanied by written
statement OF their case
Application TO be made to
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary
50 South Fourth street. Philadelphia.
Patients will be expected to bring with them linen
sheets two large wooen blankets four and
dozen crash towels these be purchased at the
Institute.
Such wish to keep their horses at Parkeve can
have them we'll taken care Of at reasonable prices.
DRUNKENNESS Ia physical disease, and can GER
Siaiy be cured Ia almost every nvetera by
proper and scientific Of water provided the patient
has sncen vitality 10 produce the reaction
Ia sincerely desiroas TO overcome the almost in
elnafion for strong drink "
DO wait until your attn elton becomes public; the mo.
menf you Cor your frients discover dsre stimulating
drinks for opafss Of kind tobacco any form
apply without hesitation earlier the speedy the
cure.
entirely rem0ro where they have been resort
ed 10 for the feef pain which generally be
by the water treatment without
INSANITY matter how excited or dspressed the pa-
eat be, when not caused by organic destruction Of
some important part generally he cured by rational
mild treatment AZ this institution. such patients will
all the bsnehts Of asylu and the comforts Of home
with skilifui, kind, and attentive nurses.
Separate BnhfiHgs, apart from the main buildng are
provided for the classes Of PATIENTS where
they can II necessary be entirely private and unobs
| by others
One Of the wards Is appropriated to ORTHOPfEDIC
OR MECHiNicAL SURGERY, for distorted limb
a. where the knife Is entirely dispenssd with, aided ny
hydrtstte treatment hen necessary.
Finding from the Of patients bsrstofors sent Dy
%'ss &: an. =. x
ssson 10 pStsonise insttaos like this. veeS w -
ieal and surgical departments are under ne M a.
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sd~instsrns the water treatment = pssss sry.ncs
board Of managers willing 70 make s,s
aafsn,s ss p''rI..s,. ~ .s.ssss March 9.