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Of the other " SALOON" or CHALYBEATE SPRING, the same 

 gentleman gives, in same quantity of water, 



Bicarbonate of lime, 4 -31 grs. 



Magnesia, 11-43 " 



Bicarbonate of iron, 0*50 " 



Sulphate of magnesia, crystallized, 21*92 " 



Sulphate of lime, 10-24 " 



Chloride of sodium, 1-20 " 



The predominating salts are those of lime and magnesia, 

 containing neither free carbonic acid, nor sulphuretted hy- 

 drogen gases.* 



These waters are prescribed in an extensive catalogue of 

 diseases, including derangements of the contents of the large 

 splanchnic cavities, abdomen, thorax, and head. Of the 

 value of these waters hygienically, also of the delights of the 

 place as a resort for luxury, Dr. Drake is eloquent in his 

 praises. He thinks they will "compare advantageously with 

 any to be found in Europe or America." Certainly, from 

 his account, few places possess a tithe of the charms of this 

 favored spot. Of the environs of Harrodsburg he speaks 

 with extravagance, as possessing all elements of the roman- 

 tic and beautiful, while its medicinal waters are represented 

 as possessing healing powers over a large number of dis- 

 eases, the whole locality having been favored by nature with 

 a rare and wonderful combination of select and valuable 

 things. 



ROCHESTER SPRING is situated one mile from Perrysville. 

 From Dr. Drake's Report it is of the same character as the 

 Harrodsburg in "sensible qualities, composition, and effects." 

 The following group has been noticed by Owen, as already 

 quoted. 



OLYMPIAN, or MUD LICK SPRINGS are in Bath County, 



* The analysis procured by Owen, as we have just seen, does con- 

 tain some sulphuretted hydrogen. 



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