Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-06-13

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shows that the waters must have
flowed for ages. Both internally and
externally the hot water acGs as a
powerful stinulant tosthe system, in
creasfng all the ~secretions, especially
the skin and kidneys. A large draught
taken into the stomach is Immediately.
absorbed, exciting the skin instantly,
and acting upon the Kidneys in less
than fifteen minutes. So potent an
Alternative agent is it, that instances
have occurred here OF the most Obsti-
nate cases of chronic rheumatism be-
ing cured almost solely by its internal
use; but it is to be observed that this
requires a great length of time for its
accomplishment. Its mOd1tS OperGndi
appears to be twO-fold. Together with
its effect of exciting the action of the
heart and determining to the skin and
kidneys, it has another not less i'm
portant operation of equaliZing the
circulation and diminishing muscular
t0nicity, as is seen in the great indis-
position to muscular exertion mani
TEST among the bathers. These are
the most obvious effects, and either
carried to an injudicious extreme is
frequently attended with the most Sc
riOus consequences.
The locality also enjoys the advan-
tages of a number of surrounding
mineral springs, named according to
their chemical composition, chalyb-
cate, ~sulphuretted and soda or aeidu-
lous; distant but a pleasant drive from
the Hot Springs. The sulphuretted
alone is much reS0rted TO at present.
Its mineral properties are numeruOs,
containing the sulphates and carbon
ates of lime, soda and potash in large
proportion, together with sulphuret-
ted hydrogen. 1t is a most valuable
adjuvant to the hot water, being well
suited for cutaneOus, syphilitic and
rheumatic affections and general atom
ic conditions. Patients alternate be-
tween them during the season with
great benefit. The chalybeate is one
of the finest springs of the kind in the
United States, atfording several hun
bred gallons of water per minute. Its
proximity to the Hot Springs, health
fulness of location, and great natural
facilities for bathing, render it exceed
ingly valuable. Together with a vari-
ETY. of salts, it is probably impregnated
with iron, the peroxide thickly in
crusting the surrounding rocks. Its
reputation before the war was very
high, and it was much frequented.
The owners of this property intend,
very shortly, to erect a fine hotel,
bath house, etc. The acidulOus or
soda springs is not often visited, in
consequence of its difficulty of access,
1t is said to be of the highest value in
dyspepsia and chronic affections of the
liver and digestive organs, and, no
doubt, very beneficial in many cases
of govt and rheumatism. The chaiky,
carbOnaceOus looking substance de-
posted from the water undergoes
strong effervesence when pulverized
and combined with an acid. Prep
erly developed and applied ne water
ing place in the world can surely pos
seSs greater advantages than this.
The diseases for the cure of which
the waters are considered most ser
viceable, and those cOntra-indicated,
are, also from DIR. Lawrence: Rheu-
matism, govt, stiff Joints, contractions
of the muscles and skin, Old wounds
and painml cicatrices, skin diseases,
scroiulous alterations and enlarge
ment of the glands, prOstratiOus from
long standing sickness, or from debil-
ity following severe courses of medi-
cine, spinal diseases, neuralgias, ner-
vOus affections, partial paralysis, lead
palsey, st. Nitus' dance, muscular
and general debility, uterine diseases,
changes consequent on the ciimaCteric
period, sterility rom functional disor-
der, mercurial and syphilitiC diseases.
Those which are not benefited, but on
the contrary aggravated, are dropsies,
aneurisms, cancers, acute infiama-
tory diseases, diseases of the lungs,
bronchial tubes, tuberculosis, and af-
fection5 of the head and brain.
In short, the judiciOus use of the
hot water, alternated as may be re-
quired with the other surrounding
mineral springs, combined with skill
full medical treatment, viii, in nearly
every instance, very greatly benefit if
not permanently cure almost any of
the above forms of morbid derange-
ment, not connected Vfs serious or
ganic affection.
NotOnIy are the classes of diseases for
which the waters are specially ceie6rd-
ted of the most obstinate and formida-l
bic eharacter, but patients seldom come
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years of medical treatment, and re-
sorted to every quack nOstrum.
diseases are generally superin-
duced thereby, if possible, more YiO-
lent than the original disorder; and,
In such cases, 1t is well known how
difficult it is, even under the most ia
vorable circumstances, to accomplish
cure. To enumerate the cures eff
fected here of rheumatism, syphilis,
and scrOphulOuS faint, volumes might
be written. Some get well speedily,
where in other instances recovery is
and In such cases where after
weeks of continuous bathing, there
to be little palpable change,
and the patient becomes disheartened,
confidence and the resolution to
.persevere, he often leaves the
springs-his last and only sheet ar
shor-impressed with the conviction
hat the waters are of no service to
lim, or that i'll his ease there is no
hope. Yet numerous instances are
of cases of this description be-
suddenly and rapidly uCeH Of
he most obstinate diseases shortly after
heir departure, and Of others h0Uinq
experienced such good effects as induced
hem TO return. In illustration of this
7ery gEeat diversity, | will cite two
veil ke0wn instances of the many
which have come under nay notice.
IN the ease of a gentleman from Mo-
)ile who attended the waters two
ago, afflicted with rheumatism
# a bad type, and of years standing,
! complete cure wa effected in six :
weeks; while in the case Of another
from the same city, SINH
arly afflicted, there was little per-
eptible change-except the relief
rom suffering which is always OBJ
ained-fOr several months, when az
er spending a short time at the sui
,hur springs and again renewing the
Farm baths, recovery became rapid.
lie now leaves the springs after a so
,urn of nearly twelve months, with
breng and supple Joints and a he althy {
ody, ptuS seUeRtyJiDe pounds. or I
.philis, the most ~virulent and dis >
ressful disease incident to humanity, =
ights are TO be seen here of the most
evolting and lOathsome characters 4
,maeiated wretches, relics of putrid- 4
", in whose case no effort of scien-