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the West; and the Massacre, the Grande Riviere, and the 
Trois-Rivieres, in the department of the North. 
MINERAL WATERS. 
The number of mineral springs which exist over all the 
surface of Hayti is another of its many riches. 
The principal one is that of Port-d-Piment, in the department * 
of the Artibonite, formerly called Eaux de Boynes, (waters of 
Boynes,) but which at present might be more properly styled 
Eaux de Oapoix, (waters of Capoix,) in order to make 
amends for the injustice committed towards their discoverer, — 
an injustice against which M. de St. Mery has so loudly 
exclaimed, attributing to flattery the denomination these waters 
obtained. Before the Revolution, considerable establishments 
were here made, but they do not now exist. It would be 
highly desirable to see them again established, and under the 
direction of a skilful physician, who might superintend the 
treatment of the sick persons who have often recourse to these 
springs. Many diseases which the faculty have pronounced 
incurable, have here met with a complete cure. Seven springs 
are here grouped together in the same spot. 
The same properties have been discovered in the springs of 
Banica, situated five miles distant from the town, and in the 
same department. There are four in this place, which is 
equally deprived of suitable establishments. 
Other minor springs exist in the communes of Dalmarie, 
Irois, Tiburon, Jaemel, Mirebalais, etc. 
LAKES. 
The largest is the Etang Sale, (salt lake,) called, also, 
the lake of Xaragua and Henriquille, because the Cacique 
Henri, with his followers, took refuge here upon a small island 
situated in the centre of the lake, and measuring 5 miles in 
length by 2| in breadth. This Island is peopled with wild 
goats. The Etang Sale, situated in the department of the 
West, is about 22 miles long and 8-| broad; and is about 53 
miles in circumference. It is deep, and swarms with alliga- 
