Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-05-25
Water the Natural Drink of Man.

Water is manifestly the natural
beverage of man; whole nations as
the Mahometans and Hindoos use it
alone as a beverage. Unlike other
drinks it does not injure the appetite,
but improves it; it was observed by
Hipocrates more than two thousand
years ago, that water drinkers usual
ly have keen appetites. Water is a
fluid that requires no digestion, it is
not necessary that it should undergo
any changes; it is the natural men,
struum which holds in solution both
what is essential for the nutrition and
healthy functions of the body, aud
what has become refuse, after having
served its distinct Office and intention
in the animal economy. Water, there
fore, on account of its congenial quail
ties can never much disturb the hu-
man organism, and when it does it is
speedily expelled by the natural out
lets Of the system.
The facitious beverages which men
have invented, while they stimulate
the physical powers, to undue degree,
tend to weaken and paralyze the VI
tai energies: but the drink which
nature has prepared not only satisfies
the cravings Of thirst, but imparts
strength and yigor to every part of
the body. 1t is related of Lord Heat
field, so we'll known for his hardy
habits of military discipline and
watchfulneSs, that his food was vege-
tables and his drink water; he never
indulged himself in animal TODD or
wine.
Lieutenant Lynch, in giving an ac-
count Of his exploring expedition to
the dead Sea, says: l took with me
twelve sailors, from whom | obtained
pledge that they would use no i'll
toXicating liquor as beverage. At
ter enduring fatigue, such as seldom
falls to the lot Of explorers, brought
them all back again safe and sound,
and in excellent health, and | believe
| owe it to their entire abstinence
from all Intoxicating drinks
Water clenses and beauties all
nature. 1t is so salubrious to man
that it neither disorders the stomach,
exciteS the passions, nor disturhs the
action OF the brain. Being absorbed
BY the stomacl, 1t goes rapidly 10
/, the general circulation: mixing with
- the blood, it is first carried 10 the
} lungs, from thence it is transmitted
; by the arteries to the extremitics of
the system; it courses through every
vein and capillary, giving new life and
= action to every part OF the physical
organism.
: Water is the natural drink of man.
: 1t is perfectly adapted to the wants
Of his physical being. Possessing
largely the principle of life it goes to
impart health and vivacity to every
organ OF the body. Let the thirsty
: drink OF it, and have their cravings
: satisfied, Let the tired and toil-worn
drink of it, and receive new energy
to accomplish their arduous tasks
5 Let the sick drink of it, and they will
7 find it to be natures great catholican
; for the cure of disease. God has
l provided for ali bountiful supply,
and His invitation is, Ho, every one
that thirsteth come ye to the water. =
e Come, all We who have surfeited upon
+ the unsatisfying beverages that men
/ have invented, and drink of the ele-
ment that Heaven has prepared
/ Drink and tind the refreshment that
= You need. Drink and be free from
i the untold miseries that flow from the
inebriating cup. Drink and enjoy a
y fortaste Of the " Water OF Life"
- ''Drink and be whole,
=, And purge the fever poison from your veins
And pass in purity and peace to taste
- The river flowing from the throne of God"
: The Nation.