132 THE MOUNTAIN. 



CARLISLE SPRINGS. 



Near this town there is a sulphureous spring. There are 

 also fine common springs here. 



DOUBLING GAP SPRINGS 



Are called sulphureous and chalybeate. They are situated 

 in Cumberland County, eight miles from Newville. They 

 contain sulphuretted hydrogen, carbonate of soda, and mag- 

 nesia, Glauber salts, Epsom and common salt. The chaly- 

 beate shows bicarbonate of iron as a principal ingredient, 

 also Epsom salts, common salt, and carbonate of magnesia. 

 Of course they possess the medicinal properties of elements 

 contained. 



YELLOW SPRINGS, 



In Chester County, are not reputed to possess any medicinal 

 properties, but are very pure, and the place attractive. 



EPHRATA SPRINGS, 



In Lancaster County, is also a place of considerable resort. 

 Common spring water is supplied in every way to visitors, 

 and the place extremely attractive. 



CALEDONIA SPRINGS 



Are within fifteen miles of Chambersburg, at the base of 

 South Mountain. The delights as well as sanitary advan- 

 tages of this retreat are eloquently advocated by Dr. Bell, 

 although only a pure water, with a temperature 52 F. 

 The springs have great reputation for the cure of divers 

 grave maladies. Speaking of them, Dr. Bell has the follow- 

 ing observations: " Without meaning to undervalue the 

 efficacy of mineral waters, the writer can recommend in- 

 valids, or the WEAK, who wish to become stronger, to make 

 the regular drinking of the SINGULARLY PURE WATER of one 

 of the springs before breakfast and before dinner, a part of 

 the pleasant regimen of good eating, sound sleeping, and 

 varied exercise, which he will enjoy at this favored spot." 



