The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-11
Our Sharon Springs Correspondence.

THE BROWN HOUSE, SHARON SPRINGS, July 8, 1855.
RAPID Infaz Of Visit1s-Properes Of the Sharon Waters
Recommendations 10 lInraids-Deah of Thomas 4.
WoJ, Esq, Of NeW Orleans.
With the exception of some occasional showers the
weather here has been delightful during the past week.
The temperature has at time been higher than 70 deg
in the shade SO that while you have been roasting in
New York have been enjoying the average climate
OF Montpelier or Nice. Although not as yet in
what considered the fashionable season. have near
Iy double the number Of vsiters that recorded the
different hotels during the corresponding period last year.
Thus for instance, whilst the aggregate Of at the
Pavilion on the sth Of July, 1855 only 49, Is to.
day 40. AT the Edrdge House, at the date last
year there were only ten vsers at present have up
wards Of seventy This IL proof Of the fast increas-
ing popularity of these springs. few years ago they
were known only TO Observation-Disclosures, accustomed to
explore every spot which had traditional reputation
for its sanitary gifts Now the only fear is that the grow
ing celebrity Of the place will bring greater crowds than
has accommodation for and thus render Sharon rival
in hustle and discomfort to Saratoga and
Newport. There is fortunately one barrier to the
invasion of hotel and building spectators here, in
the fact that nearly all the ground the neghborhood
Of the springs well all the establishments for the
reception OF vsers IS in the hands OF three families
who have intermarried amongst each other and have
consequently an interest IN keeping out intruders and
maintaining the place present footing Amongst the
old hatnes Of the place like myself this is regarded as
a blessing for the great charm OF the place quiet
and unpretending character and freedom from the FOLLY
and aiectation Of fashionable Watering places.
To those desiring correct information 70 the proper
ties OF these springs, few words that subject will be
acceptable. | will not puzzle them by giving them
scientific analysis OF the waters which 10 many would
again require explanation but viii state briefly the de
scripon given Of them by Dr. Augustus kali, emf.
nent German physician who visits sharon every season
and who has made tn waters subject OF particular
study due 10 his philanthropy TO say that although
greatly against b. interest be sends most OF his patients
here and in the majority Of instances with the most bene
fetal effects.
The principal springs large proportions
sulpha,e Of magnesa and snlphate Of life The lower
white sulphur spring is richer Of the lime the upper
magncsa spring richer Of the mineral, which gives
it, name, and i consequently OF solvent aud pur
gstiye character The sulphur spring is recommended
cases where the Intestinal mucuous membrane tie
functions of the skin disordcred ~ will be found
particularly valuable In all renal affections Suphura,ed
mineral waters formerly considered most eicacous
in psoric hepac equity and rheumatic complaints, but
we now know thai they equally excellent in all dis
arising from plethora congestion OF the portal
vein, both conditions being 80 frequently the causes Of
chronic disease that they have given rise - the medical
provcrb Tend poftGrun porta n,a,orum."
The number annually effected by these springs
more especially rheum and cutaneous affections
iusthes the high reputation which they have attained
amongst the medical faculty. Although have been only
week here, have myself witnessed some extraordina-
Of gentleman who arrived here ppled with neuralgia
and who could not nNye without the aid q crutchcs To-
day have himNwaIspg about without aid Of any
KIND ana 80 oyeyed At hf rapid recovery that 70 use
his own expreen he was reaey TO kick the world be
fore him.
Invalids arriving here however must bear in mind
that Ike oil other mineral springs tho Sharon waters
must be taken with caution, and always under the ad
wee OF medical There great difference In the
properties OF the springs, and the imnrudent Of
either might be attended with the most injurious effects
On arriving here person afflicted with any OF the dig
eases have Indicated should apply 10 some experienced
consulting physician ike Dr. Ka aud follow strictly his
directions a. regards reg men which Il most important
auxiliary in Tie beneficial administration Of the waters
Those who think they rolox their old habits
rive any grea. advantage from them m ind themselves
Hun III min Asafar