The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-23
THa HOT SPRINGS

THa HOT SPRINGS
disappeared and a beat walking cane was sabsti
tuted in its place. which has hesa her eonstant
ssg s.ses NE
nlsncs. Very respectfully, J. J. PACE.
Opinions Of Physicians. in Regard 70 the
| Curative Powers Of the Het Springs.
The following letter from Dr.. Laadon Rivss, Of
msdes m"S in tie State . mos, ss
\ which his observation induced him to form m
to the p9 xhc o. dass. waters
mended: s..rl.. sac.
Dear Sir: After suffering for two years excTuci-
atlnx pain from Chronic khenmatism. l deter
mined TO- try the effects OF the Hot Serines Baths
for this dIsease. In accordance with this determi-
nation, spent about two weeks last september =,
ut your sprinks, tmy occupation not giving me
| somewhat disappointed at the result, as my pains
were fa3her Incl eased for month after my return
havs been entirely free from this painful maiady :,
| notwithstanding constant exposure to the lncie-
sion. attI ibute the cessation of these rheumatic
pains entirely to the effect Of the Hot Springs
| Iobssrved that the primary effect Of the bsthI
| upon the circulation Of the blood, was excitant.
and the secondary effect, sedst,ve- which &C "pnts
Chronic diseases. especially where dispositions or
morbid alterations have occurred f in the TISSUES
| the blood is corresponding exctatlon of the All
sorbent vessels. which in chronic diseases, gene
| rally, are inactive. These vessels are stimulated
to the performance Of their natural functions and
the result that the deposits which have been left
In the tissues by previous disease. absOy
ture and function. The secondary sedative effect
Mandatory action Thus stimulated from day to
day, the absorbent vessels reg ain their wOntad of
doass the Of the ua Is
WHICH the hot Sprin gs Bathscnre the Chronic form
81 rheumatism. GOut, Menstrual arrangements
| dependent on liberation of the womb: Sy mil; a
enlargement OF the Prostate gland. determines
| rived from the chem,ca, COMMITMENTS Of the Wa
| tors, am unable to determine, but should think
the,r influence must be potent: or such results
above named diseases; ana in Paralysis, torpdity
ana e"!aFssment Of the liver, enhancement Of the
spleen, jaundicS, and In some iurms Of Chronic
The Spout Baths proved IN nv own. and in many
other cases. as active stimulant to the Liver as
calomei itself. From personal observation, and
upon the representation of many intelligeu. visi
| tors. have no hs'ltation IN recommending per-
merated to resort I" The Hot springs as the most
poet to avail myself of the advantages of these
| Baths for short time every summer.
win on s s o res 81, reman
LsYhoN RlyEs. nj. D.
Letter Of DR.: Jno: W. williams son. OF Boyd
ton. MecklenbUrS county, Va.
| His opinion OF the beneficial effects of the Hot
| Springs when employed TO PREPARE rHR SIS
| TEN FOR THE USE OF OTHER MINERAL WATERS /;
| also. IN Diseases Of the Liver Gout, Rheu ma,
| tlsm, Paralysis, re-, &c.
BoyDroN. Va, MAJ. /, lsos.
THos. F GoopE. ESQ Dear Sir: | ehesriuily
comply with your request for my opinion. as to the
| curative powers of the Hot Springs. From my ob
seryaiion Of the effects OF these waters, am en-
most potent 81, the Mine raj Springs Of virginia IA
for the Of the most obstinate chronic forms Of
| for the condition OF fAe ssstea depending ON a
general derangement Of the secretions with tor por
few exceptions. ]. regard the Bot springs az the
best preparatory for beneficial results from the use
the torpid organs. and thereby render the systsm
| more susce ptlble of immediate effects in many
cases 40 winch other wat5rs are ultimately more
1t is frequently tine that invalids spend some
. time at the White Sulphur and other Springs with
| but ilttls. Il any benefit, when upon visiting the
aas d ss they
rally advise invallds, who consult to the use
Ct the various mineral waters to resort to the Hot
| Baths, before VISITING other Springs; and tn do
this IN MANY cases in which regard other waters
as more particularly na!csted. for the reason that
believe the reiaxiny effect of the hot baths rem
an" ss shas in na Kss c4 sss s
with but little OF no beneficial result, they would
prove highly efficient if aided by previous appi
Gout. Rheumatism. Paraly Sis and all atectlyns OF
| the liver. the Eot Springs are justly considered
the relief afforded by these waters IN the diseases
here s.unsreleI al i, oilers. that it wonld be al
OF as high character rs any IN the land
jSo. W. WILLIAMSON, MD.
DR.. 4. A. Campbell, of Nottoway co Va. says:
| "siy e4pefience warrants me In ga, ing that tn,
pREfAhArIoN OF rHK ysrEa rok fHk safE al
ssSEFIciA5L USE OF THE sulphur WATERS OF
= 5sS: 19Hf Sss 'a HiSSf So1r
inE the baths Of the Hot Springs AS FAR sUPE-
RIOR to any Of the Watering Places in Virg tnia''
! Letter Of DIR. Francis f. Luckett, of Rich.
! mOnd. Va.
His opinion OF tao value of the Hot Springs az a
curative "seR c xsans VVhoss s5 isn ss
My DEAR SIKH response to your inquiries
Ing, gu with my impressions as to the medicinal
and remedial properties OF the Hot Springs water.
Warm Springs. but 1--WE mics distant se, engaged
| in the practice of nv profession, NEST favorable
of the
these waters. and do not hesitate to say hat
belsga then T. be the most reliable and efficient
agents. in the tfeatmeNt ami cure nf the large class
OF diseased conditions to which they are adapted,
h ss sqSs w and G"s rs
! different forms. Neuralgia. Diseases of the Liver,
AS jaundice. Indigestion. obstinate constipation.
Gropsica illusions. &C.; Visceral endorsements, az
M ca ana ss ni ee
| the numerous class deformities Arising from in
ja1iss to muscles and Joints; Chrome 6IaTihaa,
Engagement and Engagements of the Uteris,
attended with suppressed. diminished or painful
| secretion; Enlargement Of Prostate Gland. huch
is my confidence In the curative action of the Hot
Spout that shall seek ITS aid, the coming sum
| mer in my own case. for the relief Of torpid
liver. with rheumatic complication.
Hoping s'neerel, that You NAV eai oy in the en-
Wien ho aa lhs ad
mirable accommodations Of the place are SO well
entitled to secures remain YsrY T. trplS }9 HT
8. GoopE, Esq. Hot Springs Bath county, va.
| Opinion Of DIR. Geo. b. Wood,
OF Philadelphia, ih regard tn the curative proper
tec OF the Virginia Hot Springs, in Rheumatism
Cont and Chron,c Hepatltis.
on that subject in the English language. Dir. Wood
one of the Professors in the University of Penn
meg of the age. thus notces hese waters as RENE
dial agents; Under the head Of Gdronte khs"ma-
Woods Praciiee Of Medeins.I '.Thc Hot Bath,
| taken daily and persevsred in for a consider able
affections sometimes give way 70 a stream of no,
| water ctsd upon them, or the hot douche. A
visit 70 the Hot Springs in Virginia may he recon
| Under the head of Govt 1.-THE Hot Springs OF
vlrsna are sometimes very tensiclal - tyol
the head of ChroH,c Hspatitts. Woods Practice
second edition. vol 2. p. 46lD 9Th" Hot springs OF
| the form OF bath my Fl d3twlt
TN RICHNON d HUkTlNGS COURT,
l MAY nth, 1850 TIE C9aft appoint JOSEPH
B f5HN h snN apd ftcHFa II a. sMtna
siosers for Jefferson. or LIST Ward. to hold an cleo
tion on I'll | RSDAY. the 24th instant, for Judge
OF the Circuit Court Of this city. Attorney for
the Con, ionwea.th in said Court. Sheriff OF the
City Of Richmond. and three Commissloners Of
| the Revenue FOR the said city-sad election tn lie
| held At the Firs, Market, and to be cynducted by
| REUBEN I. SEAL; and they appoint JAM ES
4: HoWISON, GEORGE ". RANDOLPH and