Year: 1876

not for an instant concomitant remedial measurea yet such agencies had been powerless in face of the moist atmosphere. most thorough com parative auscultatory examination in my case has determined the fact that extensively impaired function has been largely restored. and diseas ed action far can be discovered arrestod. and it seemsreasoaable to suppose, that, in course of time, pursuing the prudential course adopted, restoration will be complete can adduce num- berless instances of individuals who have become permanent inhabitants of this region, and who fifteen and twenty years ago were the subjects of apparently hopeless pulmonary diseases, and yet are to-day In the enjoyment, some Of them, of robust health. and others of at least comfortable existence. who probably in the light of sound advice would have long since entirely recovered.

 1nvalids, often when making good progress, commit the cad error of not only returning home too early in the spring, but of returning at all A continuous residence in this climate for several years, or as long may be necessary to thorough ly re-establish health, is not only advisable but is the proper and necessary thing to do when it is possible. l have observed more permanent benefit in those who have adopted this plan than in the larger number who return north in sum- mer to come out again in winter. Many of the points suitable for winter, however, are not SO for summer, owing to the prevalence of malarial influences. This difficulty, though, Is easily ob autumn is equally as pleasant and delightful as change.

 Fernandina and St. Augustine are both singu- larly exempt from epidemic influences, and at this season are apparently suitable for cases not in @ extreme conditions. l have thoroughly ex-

 

 siderable distance, and do not hesitate to recom- mend this region, which embraces the counties of Alachua, Marion, Sumter, Orange, and parts of deTnando, as in my opinion the most eligible SC .tion in the State.

 The only drawback existing at present is A want of better accommodation, which difacnltv however, will be speedily overcome as soon ss the Influx Of visitors in this direction warrants the outlay of capital. All necessary require ments for the sick can even now be obtained and school facilities of a very high order exist which make it very desirable winter resort for weak and delicate children.

 It Is not my purpose to enter into detail as to the views entertained in regard to treatment, or, preferably, management of such cases It is sIif, ncient to remark that believe that the infuenee of climate combined to personal prudence Tn re- gard to avoidance of draughts and adaptation of clothing, together with generous diet Gin which include cod-liver oiD, and outdoor exercise will accomplish all that can be done

 In concluding this very imperfect article, I can- not refrain from condemnlng the practice of send ing patients out here to die.

 Surely the science of medicine has progressed sufficiently far at this day to place it within the power of all who profess it to understand and ap- preciate the indications presented by the majority of patients seeking advice. When, therefore. the sive sense) condition of patients indicates no reasonable chance for recovery, gave them the terrible ordeal of death in a strange land away from home and friends. That recoveries take place from seemingly hopeless conditions is no argument for sending some out here who come, for to one recovery under such circumstances there are ten deaths. Send patients in the incip. there is sufficient organic life remaining for ture to work upon, and there will be but little doubt that reasonable anticipations will be reaz. ed.