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IMA '• There is this difference between those two temporal blessings health and money ; money is the most envied but the least enjoyed, health is the most enjoyed, but the least envied ; and the superior- ity of the latter is still more obvious, when we reflect that the poorest man would not part with health for money, but that the richest would gladly part with all their money for health." CALEDONIA: PRINTED AT THE SPRINGS MERCURY OFFICE. 1841. "^om w^\ ^^ ? / ■" ' I .\, ^.. IV. fej^'sfF:^*!^' R: u ^i^'f* -' I liW ■ III ihmmmmttmail^t^^ GE Mali healt of th man woul MSirr^i' ^^MMimmm 1^ THE CaletrottfA Suviwfifii ^uittt; OR, GENERAL OUTLINE OF DIRECTIONS FOR INVALIDS, Willi De§ultory ObserFations. BT JOHN G. BRIDGES. *' There i« this difference between those two temporal blessings health and money ; money is the most envied but the least enjoyed, health is the most enjoyed, but the least envied; and the superiority of the latter is still more obvious, when we reflect that the poorest man would not part with health for money, but that the richest would gladly part with all their money for health." CALEDONIA: tRIMTED AT THE SPRINGS MERCURY 0F?IC«. 1841. Mirti d H !^ k. 1 \ I 1 : y^ i ^i f/"^tr ■ -^ 1 \ \ i fS- ^ • m m^-mms m i»aWS«38W»''W»'«Pit««cr<PS-'«# jj:.. „J%,-^' mm V'' H ■^ CT^tf^ C^^ \^ This little manual is intended as a guide to all who drink the Cale- donia waters, either at the Springs or at their homes. It may be had at those places where the waters are sold. ^^r? ms imwfm '■" tfWH— i» -«»y,<e ■ ^^mm^ mmm Tf drink the Cale- It may be haU INTRODUCTION. " Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself In some situations, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions." It is not necessary that I should point out the importance of pos- sessing a Canadian watering place. It is too obvious to require com- ment. A few years ago the Caledonia Springs scite presented nothing but u small frame building and one or two log huts, with a few half- cleared acres of land around ; but what a change has taken place within the last five years. * * If proof were necessary of the march of refinement, the following would be one of no small force. At the Hotel of the Caledonia .Springs, a place which but a few years ago was a portion of the Great American Wilderness, and of which the celebrity is but quite recent, an Amateur musical performance was given on the 24th ult. of which the following is the programme. The performers were all ladies and gentlemen visiting the Springs, and both the amusement itself and the selection for the occasion, are ndicative of the taste of the parties. We should be glad to hear of pnany more such instances — N. Y. Albion. This refered to a,journee musicale at the Springs. I < r* » N I t k-X_ mm 'mMSiJ UMti i F* wr -mnims^ f^W ▼' 'Jvr .f ^y^^T •0 1 V ^?. H !l IT The woodpeckers loud tap on the hollow stump has given place to the more musical tiny click of the composing stick. The prowl of bears and wolves, is succeeded by the gay promenading of " Na- ture's fairest flowers," and their attendant beaus. Where the lordly sovereigns of the forest stood-some forty buildings have sprang up in their place. Where the sun could never penetrate the impervious branchesoffoIiage,~now, his glorious course can be watched from the rising in the east to the setting in the west. Where all was wild and undressed nature,-~we now find the improvmonts of civilization. Where the wind breathed in sullen whispers through dense forests,— we may now on the sabbath, hear God's minister speaking Hi» promises to man. This is indeed a change,— of which all may well be proud. And to crown the whole—here may be found the great- est boon, which a bountiful providence has in her power to bestow upon her creatures, -the Springs of life-spreading their charms around, by imparting health to the sick,— alleviating at least, if not always curing, the diseases of the human family. Here, the lame forget to use their crutches,— the pallid cheek, and attenuated frame, change for the rosy hue, and elastic step of renovated nature. Here, the man of business, forgets for a brief period, the anxieties and cares of the busy world, and by drinking deep at the fountain of health, he is enabled to return with redoubled rigour and gout to his pursuits. Here, the man of pleasure, who by too free indulgence in sensualities, has felt the sting inseparable with excess, has time to ruminate on the past, and resolve for the future Here, the studious, can relax from their severities,— and recover from the prostration of mind and body, so generally attendant on ex- cessive application. Here, the bachelor thinking it time to change his estate, seeks to mate with his kind. Here, the spinster, studies the most becoming smile, and at length, secures a captive to her charms. Here, old and young, married and single, one and all, as if by common consent, appear determined, to wear life like an old slipper, put on, and pu,t off with ease. - •wm ^<-miwwt.-^v f> w vmP ' *m,' "A ""^'f'^fll AJJt las given place to • The prowl of| nading of " Na- Where the lordly | have sprang up te the impervious be watched from lere all was wild ts of civilization. I dense forests, — ter speaking His ucli all may well found the great- power to bestow ng their charma g at least, if not -he pallid cheek, id elastic step of rgets for a brief md by drinking n with redoubled )leasurc, who by inseparable with c for the future. s, — and recover attendant on ex- t time to change spinster, studies a captive to her one and all, as ' life like an old Caledonia, it must be admitted, is not remarkable for the pictur- esque; and the country around is decidedly too level to afford a pleasing landscape, but, by a little clearing of the woods, a beautiful background view of the bald promontory of land, on the other side «f the Ottawa River, will be at once brought into pleasing relief. The distance is five or U\ miles, with some undulating scenery interme- diate. Within one mile and ahalf of the Springs, is the Caledonia settle- ment, where there are as good farms, and well cultivated, as can be found in Canada. There are three Hotels at the Springs. The Victoria, is ninety eet by forty, surrounded by three thousand feet of verandah prome- nade. It is well furnished, with a spacious mu ic saloon. Every comfort is to be met with in it th:it the invalid could require, or the most fastidious taste expect in a rural abode. The wines are of choice brands and defy criticism of the professed connoisseur. The amusements at the Springs, are, an excellent Billiard table ~ ball room,— rustic swing,— ten-pin alley— and a variety of games, with which visitors, both Ladies and Gentlemen, amuse themselves on the green- All the cares and restraints,— all the chilling formalities of life^ are here by common consent thrown aside. The health recovered man of sixty, is oacn seen on the lawn practising the gmces, with the lovely girl in her teens. There is a sort of witchery in this rustic retreat, and visitors who come here intent on passing a few days^ often remain spell bound for as many weeks. To the Sportsman it affords excellent amusement. Partridzes.-^- Hares,— Snii)e and wild fowl abound; and at the distance of a few miles walk or drive, capital trout and bass fishing may be indulged in, by the lovers of angling. ^A^^i? V I »r <^ M Iv I i* ^-•.-1 <m^-mm>^'sm.\^^'-M-^wMv*mii:n:j!m^ H Ha 'J I ^ VI The Steam Boat navigation of the Ottawa has undergone a Tcat change. Persons leaving Montreal in the morning, arc conveyed nine miles by stage to Lachinc, from thoncc by Steam Boat to Point Fortune in about six hours ; where the Springs line of four horse stages, are always in readiness to convey them through. The road for the greater distance is gooJ and the country through which it Icad^, picturesque and diversified. Tiic distance is twenty- seven miles, eighteen of which from Point Ft»rtunc to L'Orignal winds on the margin of the majestic Ottawa, with the towering mountains on the other side of the river, standing in bold relief. The Springs Stages, leave Poitjt Fortune after the arrival of the boat, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, up^vards ; and leave the Caledonia Springs on Mondaya, Wednesdays and Fridays, down- wards. It will be thus easy for Montreal visitors, to leave on Saturday Morning, get to the Springs the same evening by day light, pass Ji day of rest witli their friends at the Spa on Sunday, and after break- fast on Monday return, arriving at Montreal before night. There is a new S*eam Boat put on the river by the Ottawa Com- pany FOR PASSEN'GERS ONLY, and the Ottawa will still make her daily trips for passengers and towing. In addition to which the new line of boats will ofler every facility for the travel and convenience of visitors to the Springs. There is nothing now to retard the rapid growth of this interesting abode of IIgbe. Rome was not built in a day, nor is it to be expected that the Caledonia Spa will be found a Saratoga — a Bath — or a Cheltenham, but from the improvements going on, and the co-operation of the Public, it will no doubt soon pi-esent, a prominent object of Canadian civilization and benefit. The American tourist in his visit to Canada, will fmd the Steam Boat route by the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Bytown, the most interesting. At Eytown he will be well repaid for a days sojoura ^*-i ■'^j 7*1^..^^^^ •m^«B«R'» Wii.y l,iAL"W»'»-i'l mMwuw^ji -mm ulcrgone a great g, arc conveyed m Boat to Point no of four horse ugh. country through itancc is twenly- L'Orignal winds ering mounlains , • lie arrival of the rards ; and leave I Fridays, down- save on Saturday lay light, pass n and after break- night. le Ottawa Com- lU still make her ;o which the new and convenience retard the rapid | I jcpocted that the j 3r a Cheltenham, operation of the ject of Canadian I find the Slcani lytown, the most r a days sojoura VII should he be so inclined. The Chaudicre Fulls, — the rapids*, — the splendid view from the heights, — the impetuous v/atcr' in wild fury hurled over the half concealed rocks — the spray ascending in clouds as if in sportive dalliance with the wind — the loud angry roar of the descending torrents, — all combine to present an interesting picture of the " Sublime and Beautiful." From Bytown the Steam boat can be taken to L'Orignal, dislant about fifty miles, an;^ there, the stages will be always in readiness to convey passengers the remainder of the journey, (nine miles,) to the Springs. TABLE OF DISTANCES IN MILES. From Montreal to ihz CxUlonia Springs, BY VVATKll. BY LAND, Montreal, I Montreal, Lachine, ofcl St. Eustache, St- Anne, (21 Point Fortune, 30 Ilawkesbury, 12 42 L'Orignal, s'l? 47 Caledonia, 8 13 51 68 25 55 30145 241 St. Andrews, 6o|48'27i30 Point Fortune, 72160 39 15 ■ I I 77|65j44|20 re! 85173 o2 28 12 Hawkesbury, 17 25 5 L'Orignal, IcP Caledonia, c Is- t. ii, ^ r II 1 \ r I ^v , ' X \ 'i » : r 1 * \ ( i. i *;, • V 1 ^^mmma^mm-mtm m i ■■ ' w'mifi ^fm p' m ' -sm. 'mfisrm:^^ %u }f i i THE SPRINGS GUIDE. :^ In offering this little manual for the guidance of invalid visitors to Ihc Caledonia Springs, the author disclaims any intention of uphold- ing the waters, as a general panacea for all diseases. There is no magic secret in their operation, in removal of the com- plaints for which they are so justly celebrated. Their analysis by one of the most celebrated practical chymists (which will be found at the end of this little work,) presents incontro- vertible evidence of their salutary tendency, upon the established theorem of the highest medical authorities. It is an acknowledged truth, that nine-lenths of diseases which "human flesh is heir to" Ire visceral, or have their origin in the stomach and bowels. Such, may be unhesitatingly pronounced, within the compass for which theac invaluable waters present a certain relief, and not unfrequently a perfect cure. It is a singular fact, that although medical men have wcertamed to a nicety by analytical investigation, the chemical pro- pcrUes of the Caledonia Springs waters, and can prepare it after the foname J yet it is not la the power of medical science, to produce th« ^U^ MMBWH m s. alid visitora to ion of uphold- al of the com- ical chjmists, ents incontro- he established acknowledged is heir to" are I- Such, may ir which these infrequently a ical men hare chemical pro- re it after the o produce th« 9 same happy results in the cure of diseases by the compounds of art, (although of the same exact chemical proportions) as are effected through the spontaneous and natural agency of the living springs,— a boon placed to the acceptance and beneficial use of man by a bountiful Deity, to remove or alleviate many of the diseases of th« hur.\an family, from hereditary entailment, or those that are genera- ted by self-abuse. Such an inestimable benefit placed within the reach of rich and poor, should teach us to look around with satisfac- tion, and upwards with gratitude. Tlie Waters should toe drank at the Springt. Many persons labor under an impression, and it is an argument frequently used, that an equal benefit can be derived by Invalids drinking the waters at their homes, as by their use at the fountain head. I beg to differ with them. I do not assert that their medicinal properties are lessened by transportation 5 but I contend, that change of scene, abstractedness as much as possible from care, or matters that may fret the mind ; and the opportunities afforded by watering places, for lively converse, and cheerful society, operating by the laws of social sympathy, contribute very much to recovery. The sympathy between mind and body is universal, and universally admilted. The removal from the scene of care,— and that general soother of mind and body,-HoPE,-created by witnessing daily the sanative virtues of the waters in the recovery of others, have a ten- dency to calm the troubled action of the vessels, to check and soothe the violent and irregular impetus of the nervous system, and to ad- mioigter a beneficial stimulus to the oppressed and debilitated power. of nature. Every powerful exertion of the mind, produces some corresponding change in the body. I need but advert to the experience of all, u A S\ \ «-'' t ^ V. t*..-. K',1 »!W .L firllS''^^ L*.3fci- i|4 10 that when upon occasions they have wished for some delicious fruit, or savoury viand, have they tiot felt sensible of the salivary glands being stimulated to a free secretion of saliva. In like manner and equally so, does change of scene and cheerful society operate upon the body beneficially in disease, through the sympathy of mind. Not only does a visit to a watering place, afford a temporary relief from the pernicious influence of cares and solicitudes, but in general, invalids can the more readily conform to the strict regimen which may be prescribed for them. The, are besides removed from the tempta- tions of friends, or the killing kindness of nurses, fostering disease by the different condiments often forced upon their patients, by a mista- ken but well-meant solicitude. m Spirituous I.iquor§ and Wines. I would not be unmindful of impressing on the minds of invalid ^ .. ^ visitors, the positive necessity of observing the nibst rigid abstinence, : i with regard to wine and spirituous Hcjuors. No two things can be \ more opposite in their effects, and great evil may be apprehended by indulgence in these, and the use of the waters at the 'same time. They are in fac. decided antagonists, and the spirituous influence will .« Seneral prevail, and counteract the beneflcial tendency of the waters There may perhaps be a few exceptive cases, but then it should be taken discretionally, and only upon the recommendation of a mcdic.l atJerulant. Diet. A dciro fur f„o<l, „„,, a perfect enjoyment of i,, k an .,„„,t im- mod ,0 effect produce., by the u,e of the water,, to those .ho strict- y adhere .„ u,e rules .aid down for .eir guidance. In fact, a groat .l.)Rcu.tyex,s,s someUmes in oonvindng invalids, who are convalos. W • -wi«4r«» mnm-m. -^*^ • ' I n elicious fruit, livary glands manner and opei ate upon r mind. Not y relief from t in general, n which may , the tempta- ig disease by by a mista- 3 of invalid abstinence^ ings can be ehended by same time, tluencc will Hie waters, t should be r a medical ilmost im- vho stricl- 'U a great convales* 11 font, of the absolute necessity of imposing upon themselves a limit in this indulgence. But refljction will show every considerate m'nJ, that eating to repletion must be a means of retarding reco- very, by imposing upon the functions of the Stomach, in its debilita- ted state, a greater f ask than it is capable of undergoing. Although nature may make the demand upon us, yet should we supply her sparingly at lirst. In the early stage of convalescence, such articles of light diet only should be indulged in, which the digestive powers can easily pass through the necessary process. That perfect 3Ius- iication of food should be observed, and by dyspeptic patients in particular, must be very obvious to every one. Mastication is the source of good digestion. It is in fact not what -we cat, but what we digest well, which nourishes the body. By thorough mastication of food, greater facilities are thereby afforded to the gastric juices to dissolve it, the nutritious property of the food is extracted, and the more readily converted into chyle. — Chyle is the principle on which the blood subsists, and if it be not formed by a healthy action of the Stomach, then prostra^tion of strength, must as a natural conse- quence follow. Sleep. It is an incontrovertible fact, that disease is often increased by invalids remaining too long in bed in the morning, to make up as thf.y allege for a deficiency of sleep in the night. Reflection will point out the necessity, and a little determination will enable in- valids to overcome this enervating practice. By rising early, and going to bed in good time, sleep will become sound and refreshing. The effort must be made, and persisted in ; those who desire to experiert<;e benefit by using the waters, need only expect it by early rising, and taking such exercise as they are capable of, before break- fast. It should however be of a temperate description, and regulat- ed so as not to produce fatigue. The necessity of exercise will be made conclusively apparent in the explanations which follow. ti t> r" -M *- ''r ri'A 1^ r ^; ysmmamm Tr=r- ■ 'il . 4 12 medical properties of th^. Springs. Having thus briefly, but I trust plainly noticed the circumspec- tion necessary to be observed for the recovery of health, by invalids who seek to drive benefit from the Springs waters, — I shall proceed to describe their different properties, and to advert to those diseasea over which they exercise a beneficial influence. There are three Springs,— The Saline, Gas, and White Sul- phur. The most surprising thing is their proximity with each other, and yet differing so greatly in their properties. The two latter being but about four feet apart, and the former but a fcir rods from them. The Gas and Saline waters are safe and agreeable Aperients. The Saline is the most powerful. In Dyspepsia, or derangement of the digestive organs, they are found extremely efficacious, and the most inveterate and confirmed cases in general, give way to their continued and judicious use. Jn affections of the Liver, Kidneys and Urinary Organs theypoa- Ecss extraordinary virtues. In Dropsy, Scrofula, Fever and Ague, Jaundice, Habitual Costiveness, Nervous and Sick-headache and Impurities of the Blood, they are found very serviceable. In complaints engendered by an injudicious or indiscriminate uu ofimrcuryi and also diseases to which young females are subject, come within the immediate influence of these invaluable restor&tivea. By their timely aid, the suflTerers from Chlorosis (and from neglect of which many unfortunate young females are fated to an early grave,) may be restored to society in the enjoyment of life's greatest blessing — Health. It must be known to most of my readers, that in the cure of di»- eases generally, there is no hocus pocus,— no secret magic talisman by which the medical profession effect it. There are three natural drains or outlets, by which the eflTorts of art are directed, to assist the 'W. ♦"*«'4H»ir^«l' ^^, - I^L ^ ai I J iiiMii^^M't 'Bh I >-{ e circumspeco Ith, by invalids shall proceed I those diseases White Sul- roximity with operties. The mer but a few t and agreeable ;ans, they are ind confirmed ious use. gans theypoa- er and Ague, ■headache and >le. ^criminate Uie » are subject, e restoratives. I from neglect d to an early life's greatest lecure ofdis- lagtc talisman three natural d, to assist the 13 operations of nature, — the Stomach and bowels, — fha Urinary organs — and the Skin. Up;in all these the Caledonia Springs waters act powerfully. Tlicir beneficial tendency must be therefore made conclusively apparent. Directions fos* takimg tlic Tratcrs. The Saline and Gas waters should be drank at six o'clock in the morning;, commencing with four or five consecutive glasses, and if the effect desired bo not produced in half un hour, it is advisable to tako a glass at intervals of ten minutes un^il it has. Their opera- tion is greatly accelerated by a modera'e exercise of walking The aperient effect should always be produced before breakfast^, and no difficulty need ever be experienced in accomplishing it. Unlike every Cathartic medicine, not t/ic fclighlest degree of pain, nausea, or even uneasiness of any sort is produced. But the most remarkable fact is, that an action may be kept up on ihc Stomach and bowels for months, by their unremitting daily use, without producing the slightest debility of those organs, or any lo: ': of strength. I have before observed, that the Gas Spring is the mildest in its operation on the bowels, and it certainly is the most grateful and exhilirating to the system, of any mineral waters that I have ever met with. An elasticity and buoyancy of spirit is produced that is trul> /rlightful. It will be found in the use of both the Saline and Gas Springs waters, that when taken in the morning fasting, they operate as a Cathartic^ but if after breakfast at any period during the day, they act chiefly as a Diuretic, with but little, and frequently no operation on the bowels. In some constitutions they operate most powerhdly on the kidneys. The Suljjliur Spring water, may be drank as a common beverage B il i iA.J iN. fi: r ui •*•>■"; t i.i' r ■■•'•^SUt'd'"***..^. mum T**"* 14 f in almost every case, and I recommend it to invalids, particularly in Cutaneous affections and Rheumatism, to be taken with their dinner, in preference to the common well water. In a short time it will be found not only palatable, but persons generally become very fond of it. The Gas Spring may be regarded as a curiosity. The ebullition of the escaping gas may be heard at a considerable distance. A small tin apparatus is most evenings in requisition by the visitors, which being placed over the spring, in a few minutes collects a considerable fjuaniity of gas, and on applying a light to the small tubular part of the machine, it immediately ignites, and gives for some time a beau- tiful, clear, bluish flame, which flares up spirally to a considerablo lieighl. • The practicability of lighting the Victoria Hotel with gas from this Spring is not doubted, and the endeavor is shortly to be made. Over I he Gas Spring there is a very pretty octagonal building, with a walking gallery around it, the interior'^is fitted up as a grotto, with a beautiful variety of lichens and moss. A round table fills the centre of the room, in the middle of which is the apparatus for pump- ing the water from the Spring below. Visitors can thus sit in this cool retreat, and enjoy the delightful health-giving beverage in all its freshness, and containing all the gaseous properties, as it is forced up from under the surface by the suction pump. Caution against abuse It may not be unnecessary to caution invalids against an in- ordinate and indiscriminate use of either of the Springs waters. A greater evil than a good may arise from it. I have known persons | erringly to imagine, that their recovery must progress in proportion | to the quantity which they consume. 1 W»*rrW!' >.*i:.% ^wimm w*fe ■<«•«» % lids, particularly taken with their In a short time ;cnerally become . The ebullition istancc. A small e visitors, which cts a considerable ill tubular part of | ome time a beau* to a considerablo vith gas from this 3 be made. ^tagonal building, cd up as a grotto, und table fills the paratus for pump- in thus sit in this beverage in all its , as it is forced up 3 against an in- rings waters. A 'e known persons ress in proportion 15 It is necessary that prudence should regulate their use, or ihcir good effect will be lessened. Batbiog. I must not omit to speak of the warm and cold Baths, as an auxi- liary in the removal of some diseases. Bathing is found extremely grateful to sufferers from Rheumatism. In some cases, the shower bath will be found a useful agent, but the application of either, I should recommend to be had recourse to, only under the dircc- titn of a Physician. In others, it is advisable to use the warm bath just before bed time, and by retiring immediately after, a free perspiration will be induced, which will greatly contribute to a cure of disease by one of the principal outlets — the skin. — If it be used in the middle of the day, a moderate exercise of walking should be had recourse to. General bathing is indispensibly necessary to a healthy action of the skin, at all times when the weather will permit. It has asto- nished me that so many enlightened people of the age, should neglect this one great means of the preservation of health. From neglect in this particular, it may be asserted with truth, that in the majority of persons who do not avail themselves of it, the pores of the skin are half-closed, and unfit for use. It is at the same time a benefit and a luxury. In our public seminaries particularly, every recourse to it should be afforded to the rising generation, for it not only invigorates the system, but it begets attention to cleanliness in youth j a due regard to which cannot be too early inculcated, influencing so much as it does their habits in manhood. The Baths at Caledonia are prepared with the Springs waters, and their efficacy when taken internally, is in many cases greatly enhanced by their auxiliary external application. -•^I ^ ' d ^-■•l I l h6J \ M >.r I rs- n»S*>l .! [llf.Mi <»'«■• -"-^.'yg ar r "^ 4Pf^Vl^W !? 1 'i>r«'S.-di»«i«».''«r' 16 A vapour balh has recently been added to the establishment, and i$ found a valuable assistant to the waters. ^ h Li ;H n 1} desultory Observations. The Caledonia Springs waters, although not extolled as a general panacea, yet may be viewed as of inestimable value in the cure of chronic complaints. I have no hesitation in recording my opinion of them, as surpassing any thing that I have ever met with in the whole range of the materia medica, in the euro of Rheumatism. In some cases the good effect is so quickly experienced as to astonisl# the patient. A gentleman who visited Ihe Springs the early part of last season, and who had been confined to his room the greater part of the winter with inffammatory Rheumatism, upon being asked by myself a few days after his arrival, — if the waters agreed with him 1 Agree! replied he, I have heard of magic uiflucnce before, but never knew what it meant till now. Five days ago I could move neither hand or foot, without excessive pain,— and now I can dance a jig- suiting the action to the word. Nor is this case of speedy relief from intense suffering, at all isolated, a great number of cases have come within my own knowledge, wherein a few days have produ- ced an immediate convalescence. A strongly marked case of Rheumatism has just been under my personal observation. A few weeks ago, a gentleman arrived here from Montreal, a cripple, suffering intense agony— sleep was denied him at night, and his days were past in changing from a sofa to a chair, and from thence to bed ; an incessant shifting was resorted to in the vain hope of getting rest, or an intermission of racking pain. He had been for a long time under tiie most eminent of the faculty at Montreal, and army surgeons of great professional acquir- jncnts, without deriving any, even the least benefit. He left tha • T» 'vaemmmrmm^'v nmrnm m^ i^m. • i t blishment, and 17 Springs a few days ago in robust health, freed from pain altogether, and able to walk as well as he ever could. It is the duty of gentlemen of the medical profession, to discard all narrow-minded or selfish feeling, and to give the waters of the Caledonia spa, a calm, cool, and dispassionate enquiry " nothing extenuate nor set down aught in malice" — the honest result I have no doubt would be, that they not unfrequently (and always in chro- nic affections) will bid their patients repair to the Caledonia Springs. I have much pleasure in giving my humble testimony to the liberal and honorable feeling displayed by a great number of the profession already, who rank high in public estimation, according well with their deserts. It has frequently happened that in long standing and inveterate chronic cases, where medical men have in vain tried every thing which their professional experience could suggest, to arrest the pro- gress of disease, as a dernier resort, despairing of accomplishing it themselves, and to get rid of all further responsibility, they have advised their patients, to try the springs,— and many, very many, are the living proofs, that unfortunate sufferers were not " hoping against hope" at the last hour. Indeed very few invalids leave the Springs without experiencing benefit, if not perfect recovery. From the celebrity which these mineral springs have so justly ob- tained, it is not unreasonable to expect, that they will at no very distant day exercise a powerful influence over the prosperity of the district in which they are situated particularly, and the Province of Canada general'- They will not only supercede the necessity of visiting the Saratoga or other Springs in the United States, and thereby keep within our own little world that indispensible article— money,--froin their superior claim to the consideration of the valetu- b2 r ji I Si cV r IPPMP ' ^^^X'l^^^&M'^BK'^K-lMIHnBHHf ~ JUl, '*^^*€ x r\2 S N f ttS! jlfil < I. 18 (linarian, over alt. other mineral springs yet discovered In America, — by their variety as well as their powerful efficacy in the removal of disease, — but they may also with justice attract the attention of tlw tourist of pleasure, and general traveller from afar. Indeed, Caledonia Spa is already alllce the resort of the youthful and gay, and the grave, conleniplutivc! and recluse, of our own coun- try, with an occasional sprinkling of our American friends. Many more of whom we shall doubllcsss often have the pleasure of welcom- ing, when this infant Cheltenham shall be more generally known. Its rise and future prosperity may be distinctly traced through the vista of time. I am glad to perceive that a new era dawns upon the steam-boat navigation of the Ottawa. It would be a positive sinning against the interests of the Ottawa District g.'ncrally, and their own good particularly, that indifTcrenccin slcam-boat companies to the necessary facilities for visiting tlic Springs should be manifested. A great deal has been done by all engaged in tho Springs undertaking, particularly by Mr. Parker ; and however much individual good may arise out of it, that it is yet a means of encompassing a great public benefit, by placing to the acceptance of tlic sick "a balm in Gilead" is apparent. It remains then with tho public, to show a merited liberal appreciati- on of the effort, by co-operation. The domand for the Springs w^aters at a distance is very great. Four thousand eases of a dozen bottles each, have been forwarded (since Mr. Parker's proprietorship) to various parts. It has been also sent to France and Liverpool. Many thousand gallons are annually taken away in bulk, seme of which goes a distance of a hundred miles by land. Agents are appointed in the cities, and it is intended to establish agencies at every large town in Canada, and also in New York, and many of the important places in the United States. '^ 1 ^^C--. f n America, — ic removal of .cnlion of tlio ' r 'the youthful ur own coun- icnds. Many e of ivclcom- Tally hnown. I through the e steam-boat lining against icir own good ) the necessary A great deal ;, particularly i\j arise out of )lic benefit, by " is apparent, ral apprcciati- is very great. en forwarded L has been also gallons are distance of a cd to establish Jew York, and A The Author's Note. In presenting this litllc manual to invalids, groat will be my r*i- j ompcnsc, if I shall have the satisfaction of perceiving that my hints .ire judiciously applied. It is truly distressing to sec as is often the case, unhappy victims suffering from their own neglect, when the means of relief have been within their rcachj and by simple att^^ntion on their own part, it may have been experienced. In this unpretending labor, I have mo?t studiously endeavored to avoid prolixity, abstruscncss, and professional technicality. It has been written with all the simplicity possible, and I have throughout kept in view, that it was intended for the many. OArEDo.vr.s Springs, Feb. 10, 1841. r s .\. I y-mh^siismp^^'WiRm * f0m0mm.tMjM, 4 «'*-#i#^, 20 ^t THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CERTIFICATE AND ANALYSIS OF I>r. Chilton. ;'l CERTIFICATE. The Waters of the Caledonia Springs will prove highly serviccabi* in the treatment of various chronic diseases. They possess those happy natural combinations of medical ingre- dients which are almost universally acknowledged by medical men, to be more beneficial as remedial agents^ than any imitation of them which we are capable of forming. It affords me great pleasyre to hear that they are becoming ex- tensively known, and that many invalids have already received sig- nal benefit from their use. 1^ -J N JAMES R. CHILTON. M. D. N»w York, July 10, 1837. ^ TE AND ANALYSIS. or TIIK MEDICAL SPKIN03 OF CALEDONIA, UPFEU CANADA. ;hlf serviceabU GAS S P K I N C. a1 medical ingre- ly medical men, utation of tbcm becoming cx- dy received sig- TON. M. D. One quart of water. Chloride of Sodium, . Do Magnesium, Do Potassium, Sulphate of Lime, . Carbonate of Lime, . Do Magnesia, Do Soda. Do Iron, Iodide of Sodium, Ucfiio, a vegetable extract, Grains, 89,76 1,63 ,66 1,47 2,40 2,50 1,00 ,03 ,36 ^ 100,20 f Y \ \ k ^- G<ue8, C Carbonic Acid, ? Sulphuretted Hydrogen, (Nitrogen. ^ws^vwfk f'v '% Ki ri \ 22 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGf One quart of waier. I<1 ■W % Chloride of Sodium, . Do Magnesium, Sulphate of Lime, Carbonate of Lime, . Do Magnesia, Iodide,. I • Vegetable Extract, 8co. Grains n ^. ^ Carbonic Acid . ... 3,20 "*•«•>•{ Sulphuretted Hydrogen . . . 6,14 60,44 ,62 ,68 ,82 3,60 ,30 66,46 9,34 cubic inches. "\^ 5i! SALINE SPRING. One quart of water. IV" Chloride of Sodium Do Magnesium Sulphate of Lime 108,22 2,01 1,28 -^TO —.j'im-vmk ^•*»,« i»wa«««« *-mii, • Magnesia Carbonate of Lime Do Do Soda Iodide of Sodium . Vegetable Extract 23 Grains 2,00 5,12 ,82 ,38 ,61 120,44 '\>-, I • Sr-J One hundred cubic inches of the Gas from the Gas Sjn-ing analysed, r cubic inches. is as follows : Light Carburelted Hydrogen Nitrogen . . • « Oxygen .... Sulphuretted Hydrogen Carbonic Acid . . • 4 1 • « Cubic inches 82,90 6,00 1,56 4,00 5,54 100,00 0- >l JAMES R. CHILTON. New York, October 26, 1836 t^. il KH .•»-vei«*5tsa*: >!^ ^^e-^-HlVii^^f -WWAiW****' k^«f;* x-^ -( 24 S- [pvl I'l ^1 ■ t MONTREAL. lion. Mr. Justice Pykc, r,r. Robertson, Dr. M'Culloch, Dr. Holmes, Dr. Stevenson, Dr- Arrioldi Dr. Crawford, Thomas B. Anderson, Epq. Nahum Hall, Esq. John Matheu'son, Esq. William Workmaii, Esq. Charles Bowrnan, Esq. George Hall, Esq. T. B. Wra'io-, Esq. R. H. Hamilton, Esq., Curioms Carter & M 'Donald, Druggists, Wm. 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