The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-29

THIS establishment founded in lS9 is situated near the
l. village of South Orange Essex county New Jersey
five miles from Newark and fOursen miles from the city
Of New ork the line OF the Morris and Essex railway
by which passengers landed the Station House OF the
establishment, Il few minutes walk from the do r.
The location upon the southeastern slope of the Orange
mountain commanding view of Of the loveiiest val
eys and two of the prettest villages in Eastt New Je
sev On the east and northwest ia bv
tains from the sea air and cold winter wrds.
All the requisites for such establishment here
found, viz pure mountain spring water beautiful and re-
tired walks through the woods ami upon the mountains for
several miles in extent and hielded from the winds
ter and the sun in summer springs and along the
various paths, and picturesque scenery.
In the ravine Immediately in the Of the institution
flows beautiful brook Upon the margin Of this stream
which descends in rapid succession OF cascades are the
outdoor baths great variety Of which have been provAd
Among these found the rising and falling dorche the
running aud rising sitzbahs the running foot the
plunge and wave baths.
In the grove few rods from the institution capacus
swimmng-bath has been obtained by dsmmng the noun
tam stream. For this pleasant il formed by
light awning curtained to the surface of the pond aring
ladies and children at all times ample opportunity for gain
ing that valuable accomplishment knowledge of the art
Of swimn ing
From many points in the walks where the prospect is not
intercepted by woods extensive panoramic vsw is pre-
scented of the cities New York. Brooklyn and the towns
adjoining East and West Bloomfield North and South
Orange Newark, Beeville Ezabethtow the waters Of
New York hsrbor and Newark bay Staten Island Its VII
lagos &c The drives through circuit of ten miles
varied and full of interest.
The original building is 40 by 90 feet three stories with
piazza Of the height extending the full length Of the
house To this during the past winter two wings each 81
by 81 feet with making in all 23O feet Of sheltered
have been added Besides the large number Of
new and well ventilated chambers thus obtaneda
beautiful dining hall 30 by 80 feet and II feet ceiling and
reading room, and wela~anged Adys bath ROOM have
been added
These increased facilities will enable the institution here
after 10 receive and comfortably pT0ode 0r upwards Of
one hundred Cure Guests.
The establishment is admirably adapted for the water
practice in winter (Which for many diseases is the
most favorable period Of the year, being fitted up upe
ror manner and provided with abundant supplies of COD
and hot water Ladies who require it need no. leave their
rooms for treatment as private baths are attached large
number Of them.
bowling alley and bilsrdtabe attached to the e.
tablishment
journals Of the Union New York dailiss number
dard American periodicals. the Courier des Efas
Os the illustrated London News Punch &c all OF which
are received Immediately after pubcston and regularly
filed
The institution will furnish adie horses and horses and
vehicles at reasonable rates For the benefit OF iuvad
whose Affections compel them to reclining stue
when riding carriage has been constructed with especial
reference their wants. This be used to bring
tents to the nsuon when the usual eonveyances cannot
To ladies who desire that form of exercise
gardens allotted
In winter s. and $lO $40 Sill and sl2 in summer pay.
able always weekly Consultation fee s. Persona
plying the whole Of double requiring extra attend
ance will be charged accordingly Board Of private
wants SO week Children always received condition
ally.
Patients provide themselves with four coarse thick
linen ehees two thick blankets two thick comfOrters and
six towels; or when unavoidable the may be hired
the institution ior 81 per week
Persons coming TO the establishment from New York
leave the foot of COnrtlandt ats 2 and 10 o'clock A. NJ
and and o'clock r NJ Upon leaving Newark the con
dcor should be notified that he has passengers for the
Wser.Cure The time occupied in reaching South Orange
from New FORK is about hour Visitors from
and return TO the city several times during the day New
ark is connected with New York by hourly trains.
II the Superintendent is requested he will send the veh
ce OF the Institution 10 meet passengers by the Southern
trains at Newark
Dr. JOSEPH A. weber, ate Of Philadelphia, is the
Physician OF the Institution. lie is graduate the Med
zeal College ofFreyburg in Baden Germany; he has visit
ed the Grefenberg institution conducted by the celebrated
Priessnz many Of the wstecure establishments Of tu
rope and has had tw I've experience in Hydropahy
Letters upon professional bus should be addressed
Or Wederi all others 90 the Superintendent George h
Mitchell directed to South Orange, Ess,x county, New
Jersey.
illustrated circulars will be sent post paid application
by mail to the Superintendent May 81.