Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-04

Nature the best Physician.

was in favor of its great productivenes
and earliness'-1m. 4grtcuhuria.
Nature the best Physician.
This is an old proverb, and is especially
applicable at the present time, when min
eral springs are springing up all around
US. These mineral springs, which out
crop all over our land, deserve more than
a passing glance they need to be tested
and their virtues, if any they possess
given to an enquiring public, These
mineral springs were in olden times
patronized by the Indians on account OF
the healing qualities they contained, and
in connection with IA few herbs, consti-
tuted their entire stock of what is now
I denominated as medicine, and were eff
cacious in the dispelling of diseases
These medicinal waters, being of natures
own preparing, need no q1Iacl1ery to prove
their virtues, and will satisfy most of
those who drink of them, that nature can
do more toward the restoration of health,
than all the quac'; medicines ever invented
by the aid of man
The Chippen-hook spring, about two
miles south Of Clarendon springs is fast
securing an enviable reputation for the
cure of diseases Instances of remarkab e
cures are accumulating. which 20 t. prove
that for sore eyes, consumption, kidney
complaints, scrofula, erysipelas rheumat-
ism, cancer, and other kindred diseases it
is second to no other spring in the State.
This spring has long been known Ia pos
sess peculiar medicinal qualities, and used
to be resorted to by those afflicted with
the diseases we have enumerated above
But it was reserved for Mes.r. Gilmore
X Hazleton to bring it more directly
before the public, and thus benefit the
community
There are two OF these springs, one Of
which, however, is not worked as yet
They are situated alongside of the river
which runs through Chippen-hook. some
three rods from the falls on the river, and
its surrounding are most beautiful. These
spring from out the solid, apparently,
rock, and therefore are free from mud.
dirt or surface water The spring which
they are now working, runs about forty
barrels per day, with but very little
waste, They will need to work both
springs to their fullest capacity: for the
number of jugs, bottles, &c, which were
standing near the springs showed that the
water was in good demand.
The proprietors of these springs have
bought an acre of land in connection with
the springs, and have graded a walk from
the brow Of the hill down to the springs
\ .carriageway from the main road is also
laid out, making it easily accessible.
Across the river wire bridge il to b.
built, for foot passage. The hill, at the
base of which the water gushes forth, Is
surrounded by a fine growth of forest
trees, under which an arbor and other
are to be erected, for the
pleasure of those who visit the springs.
a portion of the rock is to be blasted out.
and solid wall built around the springs,
over which is to be built a bottling house.
We noticed that Mr. Edward Campbell,
a wealthy resident of Chippcn-hook, but
who has no interest i'll the spring, except
that which arises from the cures which its
waters perform, is aiding in putting the
of the spring in fine shape
From the numerous testimonials which
are constantly being sent III by those who
have been benefited by the use of this
water, we have only space for few.
Many have testified, verbally, to the as
and wonderful benefits which
have accrued to them from its use, in
different forms of diseases We give the
Mrs. J. Ridlon, of Clarendon, testifes to
having used the water for salt rheum,
about one year ago. and now considers
herself entirely. cured Previous to using
this water she had tried patent medicines
and different doctors, but all to no pur-
pose.
Mr.. C. p. Tuttlc of Rutland, was for
long time troubled with inhamed eyes,
which were very bad, troubling him about
reading, writing, etc. He had been affect
ID in this manner for over a year; but by
bathing his eyes with the water, and also
~ drinking of it, he was cured in a short ,
line. ;
Levi Promo, of Rutland, whose child :
ome two years old was suffering severely
II g -
md by bathing the child's limbs aud body
With the water, and also giving it intern
.lly, considers that the child is cured.
Peter Clement, of West Rutland, an ,
.mploye of Sheldons & Slason, has been .
% troubled with rheumatism in the chest
hat for four months he was unable to :;
work. After using the water for three :;
weeks, he is now attending to his duties.
lie used the water both externally and in
ernally. I
MURDER.-A trunk which was received ,
It the Buffalo N.Y. express Office, about r
week since, marked :. to be called for :,
vas opened on Monday, in consequence of t
he offensive smell proceeding from it, i
nd found to contain the body Of young /
woman, stabbed to the heart and mutt h
ated. There is no clue to identify the i
'ody or discover the perpetrators of the
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