Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-10-06
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KITTRELL'S SPRTNG-GRANVILLEC CO.. N {


KITTRELLs SPRTNG-GRANvILLE CO., N. c.
This Spring is 35 miles from Raleigh one mile
west from kitrells Depot on the Raleigh and CASTOR
Railroad. 1t has been visited this season by large
number Of the inhabitants of the neighboring coun-
ties and the general testimony respecting the value
of the water is highly favorable. The diseases
which seem to be under its control and influence
are those in which the system is debitated by
chronic diseases. Certain forms of scrofula which
had resisted other curative means, have been cured
during the past Facts of this kind are quite
numerous and may be fully authenticated by COM
petent witnesses.
But TO what the good effects to be ascribed? 1t
IS undoubtedly iron. The water contains only
small percentage of sulphur II is perceptible inn
medatey after it is drawn, but it soon dissipaed
when allowed to stand in the open air. The water
as it flows is perfectly pellucid, and one would
suspect that it contained particle of mineral SUBJ
stance in solution. When allowed however TO stand
in open vessel for 10 hours, It becomes turbid
and has reddish color, or has the appearance of
cider When bark nuttgalls which contain tan
min is thrown into it, it becomes fine purple
which proves the presence of iron in some form.
From facts which it is unnecessary to state, it is
certain that the iron is in the condition Of bi car
bonate in which state it is perfectly soluble in water
especially under pressure have not tested it for
iodine. From its control over certain forms of
scrofnla. this substance may be suspected on good
grOunds-yet the iron is competent of itself to ef
feet the cures have referred to. In the first
place, requires but small quantity of iron to af
feet the system favoIaby, provided it is perfectly
dissolved and in condition to be taken up into the
system; and no doubt the salutary effects of the
Kitre Spring due to the perfect solution of the
ron all Of which may be absorbed into the circula
ton. In one sense, the waters weak but it is
probable, that if stronger, or contained a larger
quantity Of iron, they would not be improced In
the present state they likely to act kindly,
and greater number Of persons can drink the water
with benefit, than if they were hishl; impregnated
with iron.
Iron always operates slowly, and persons who
resort there for the purpose of gaining strength,
must spend the necessary time; and moreover, the
water should be drank regularly. Time and regu.
laritv should never be lost sight Of The tempera
ture OF the water is 66 deg Fah and it is probably
Thermal water. that is, its temperature is above
the mean temperature of the place for the year, or
it may be only very near this temperature.
The water cannot be bottled it however retains
the iron in solution in bottles il perfectly corked
for about 40 hours; and it should always be reject
ed after it has become turbid. Upon the WHOLE
Kittrell's Spring furnishes valuable water and may
be escorted to in many cases of deblit' with rea
sonable expectation of a cure; and when good &C
communications provided, we expec: it will be-
Of the favorte watering places of the State
., E. EMMONS, +
State Geobsist.