The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-08-23
Correspondence from GrefnWcIl Springs,
HRseEwttt StRlNas,
Fast BArtN RbitaE. AiIp't 1896. {

Dear Comet 1t has long been my de-
sire TO awaken those lin number not few)
who possess thai sinful defect in human
nature ingratitude; who, SO soon as de-
pr.ved Of a blessing previously bestowed,
become turgetful of the same would
more particularly call the attention, to this
most important subject, OF that portion of
mankind who remain in darkness, without
the desire to be enlightened
deem it altogether superhnous to set
forth the resources that ART and nature have
combined to afford; those pleasures and n
musements which have been already en-
joyed by crowd Of witnesses | therefore
leave 1t TO those who are endowed with
capacity for description to depict the adj
yaniages nature has SO beautifully endow4
ed this place wi'h--au turn to the afflicted
sufferer with hope Of impressing on him
with The certainty oi speedy relief, which
must certainly follow from the use Of the
waters Of Greenwich Splings,n provided.
no doubt by the hand Of kind Providence
10, the alienation OF suffering humanity
There is no language 10 express the i'm
mense benefit, the writer of this article
has derived from the use of the water alone.
Having through lie been an invalid, con-
stantly under the treatment of the most
skilliul physicians, and having received in.
to my stomach nsuseating drsgs--in guam
tity, sufficient to set up an ordinary Apoth-
eeary Shop-haying now reached the age OF
three score and ten, ! can now aft run that
have received more benefit from these
waters, than from the constant efforts of
the most celebrated physicians, and from
the effects of the sickening drugs forced in
to my stomach. And this is no imaginary
sketch
Being in possession of no great powers of
imagination and therefore, inadequate 10
the task of imposing upon the community
by poetieal sttains-even had wish so
to do eoniine myself to facts, promising
that have no personal interest in this lit
tie and growing village.
II may be said that the change Of seem
cry aud of air, the amusements, healthy
country exercise, &c, have wrought this
change; but, extreme debility has preven-
ted me from availing myself of these adj
vantages. II is true, as lay helpless on
my bed could inhae the pure atmosphere
and enjoy limited prospect of The beauti.
ful scenpry-but | attribute, land firmly
believe it) my restoration to health, to the
waters Of these Springs have, as
| think, raised me from my grave, which
blessing is not, at my age, so highly estim-
ated as the temporary relief from pain, both
mental aud phvsiesl-~lor the mind becomes
snbdued and also suffers under violent
bodily affection.
entreat every one to make the expert
ment. To those who have been neglected
TO avail themselves OF medical aid in the
last stage Of my fatal disease, / have but
little to say they may receive temporary
relief. 1t is appointed to all men TO die
no skill or salubiious water or ar has evoI
been able TO avert the calamity.
The qualifications OF the gentIemanly
proprietor have been SO loudly proclaimed
that it is absurd even to broach the subject.
His amisble and well bred lady Ia sister Of
Genl. Csrterl possesses enyiabe abilities az
a house. keeper and natural talent" to
preside at the Table or in the parlour-uni-
led to which, heart to sympathze with
he afflicted and sick, and ever ready to |
,rocute for them such sweets and comforts
,s they may need X. G.