Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-25

tions tan Is usual in other mineral
waters where they exist, establish the
character of the Champlain Spring as
medicinal In no ordinary degree. am
not, theefOre, surprised at the wonderful
cures aready effected by these waters.
have lever met with any waters that
appeared to me Of so much value for
bathinepurposes. When bathing houses
are preared, am confident the repu-
tation these health-restoripg waters
will be increased. earnestly hope that
the owiers of the spring will not only
prepare bathing-houses, but see that
suitable facilities for boarding indivi-
duals aid others are provided. l believe
these waters will be found not only valu-
able fol iscrofula, but for diseases OF the
lungs. Those inclined to diseases OF the
lungs, BIS whole families sometimes are)
should ose no time In resorting to the
use OF these waters, for removing this
tendeng from the system. Most fully
do l sloscribe to the opinion of Prof.
Hayes, and advise the making up of 8
place T. attract invalids and visitors,
combining the attractions of the water
scenery comfort, drives, &C., feeling sure
that tn water offers sound basis for
investment in such means" The fact
stated by DR.. Hayes, "that spriag in
the Stae OF Maine, containing the sill
cate OF potash is only half the proportion
here fotnd, has become famous remedy
for dyspepsia" is alone sufficient to jus.
tity Interpretation, that invalids suffer
ing from that disease will resort to this
spring IN large numbers. 1t having al
ready benefited patients suffering from
consumption, scrofula, syphilis, diseases
of the kidneys and bladder, liver COM
plants, salt rheum, and other cuta-
neous eruptions, the number OF patients
suffering from these, and similar COM
plants, will hereafter be greatly aug.
mented. The beautiful scenery in the
neighborhood will induce many to make
Highgate Falls place OF resort, who do
not require the benefits Of it's mineral
waters.
But have said enough to make you
acquainted with the.high estimate | was
constrained to make Of the value and
importance of the discovery of the
Champlan Spring. I have visited most
of the mineral springs Of this State.
In answer to your inquiries in regard
to fnrthr Cabinets of minerals for
schools, teachers and invalids, allow me
to say that, regarding the proper educa-
tion of the study of geology and mine
rslogy as Of very high Importance, in
the proper education of the young, I
have long been desirous of placing
within the reach Of teachers and parents
the necessary facilities for prosecuting
these studies, and have, by purchase and
extensive collections, now, ample means
for furnishing cabinets, from 100 to 1000
specimens, arranged according to the
alphabet Of geology, for ease of study.
First, siicious minerals secondly, felds-
pathiC; thirdly, micaceous fourthly,
carbonates of lime filthy, sulphates of
lime; sixthly, agillaceous seventhly,
eighthly talcose and ninthly,
hornblende varieties. To these l annex
the rocks formed by them when vari-
ously combined, and the more interest
ing crystalline minerals, also metals and
ores, with cOmbustible minerals, accord.
ing to the order Of the enclosed printed
schedule. have facilities FOR furnish
ing cabinets, at such prices as to place
them within the reach OF teachers o.
every grade, and Of parents.
For cabinet Of 100 specimens, illus
trating more than ninety per cent. of
the crust of the earth, each specimen
labeled and numbered, and carefully
packed in box, s25 for $50 specimens,
$50; for 450 specimens, $780, for 700
specimens, $3.50 for 1000 specimens,
S225. To practical teachers | make a
discount on the two first mentioned
cabinets Of so per cent. l make this
discount to practical teachers as dona-
ton to the interests of education. l
hope soon 10 publish small text book
on Geology, adapted to the arrangement
specified in printed catalogue, that the
means for the study of these important
subjects may be placed within the reach
Of children in primary schools. Again
thank you for your kind attentions,
and
Remain yours sincerely,
s. &. HALL.