Oak, OnCHAiayfrffgj THE OAK ORCHARD _A__cicL Springs, ANALYSIS AND TESTIMONIALS Ptfdkal jMtttu. GEORGE W. GLAZE, General Agent, 574 BROADWAY, (Metropolitan Hotel Buildipg,) N. Y NEW Ye>RK : ROBERT LARTER, PRINTER AND STEREOTYT'ER 15 DUTCH STEEET 1865. ANALYSIS Of "Prof. Porter, of the Medical College of Albany, New York. One gallon contains Sulphuric Acid.........................133,312 Proto Sulphate of Iron.................. . 32.21G Sulphate of Magne-ia.........'.......... 8,491 Sulphate of Limo...................... 13,72-1 Sulphate of Alumina...............\ . .. G,413 Sulphate of Potash..................... 2,47'J Sulphate of Soda....................... 3,102 Chloride of Sodium...............•...... 1,*13_ Silicic Acid............................ 3,324 Organic Matter........................ G,GG4 Total grains..............:..... 211,-07 ■ P " \<> OAK ORCHARD'; '" "% ACID S_P_RI_NTa^T These Springs—eight in number—are" in Genesee County, New York, eight miles from Lockport. They are acid salines, consisting of free sulphuric acid, sulphate of protoxide of iron, and sulphates of alumina, magnesia, and lime. They are powerfully astringent and tonic—Dunglison's Medical Lexicon. TESTIMONY OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY Resident Physician's Office, Blackwell's Island, N. Y. City, Nov 10, 1860. Dear Sir : During the past few months I have used, and caused to be used, in the hospitals under my charge, " The Oak Orchard Acid Spring Water." In may forms of disease it will prove, in my opinion, a valuable medical agent, externally and internally. Its external use will be beneficial in all forms of ulcers, Phagedenic, Ill-conditioned, &c, and as an application to the mucous surfaces of the vagina uretha, &c. Its healing powers in such cases were fairly tried in these depart- ments. Internally, this water will prove to be a useful remedy in diseases of the mucuous-membranes, such as Chronic inflammation of bladder, uretha, &c.; ulcerations and pas- sive hemorrhages, piles, chronic diarrhea, depending on a debilitated condition of this membrane, the debility and diarrhea produced by a residence in warm climates will find in this Acid Water a safe and valuable remedy. In the diarrhea and night sweats of consumption, and night 2 sweats from other debilitating causes, in fact in all cases where tonics and astringents are indicated, this water will command the attention of both physician and patient. I have endeavored to give the Acid Water a tair and impartial trial in the wards of the Island Hospital depart- ment, and have no hesitation in saying to you, and, if necessary, through you to the public, that I believe the Oak Orchard Acid Spring Water to be a remedy of greaf value in all cases where tonics, astringents, and eve); alteratives are required. You are at liberty to use this commendation in an proper manner. Yours, very truly, WM. W. SANGER, M.D., Resident Physician, Blackwell's Island, N. Y. City. New York, April 7, 1864. Dear Sir : More than four years have elapsed since I commenced using the Oak Orchard Acid Water,, and dur- ing that time I have had many opportunities of testing its medicinal qualities. I can, therefore, fully endorse all that I stated in the following certificate, dated Oct. 29, 1860. " At your request, I have prescribed the Oak Orchard Acid Spring Water, which you were kind enough to send me, in many cases which have come under my observation within the last year, both in hospital and private practice, and I have no hesitation in endorsing its superior merits. Its internal use is peculiarly adapted to certaih forms of diseases dependant upon a relaxed condition of the mu- cous membranes, such as phronic diarrhea and dysentery, and chronic inflammation of the bladder, &c. As an ex- ternal applicatioa for phagedenic and other ulcers, and as an injection for discharges from mucous surfaces it possesses decided curative properties. If this testimonial can be of any service to you, you are at liberty to make such use of it as you may see proper. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, B. J. RAPHAEL, M. D. Prof, of Surgery, N. Y. Med. College. 3 Albany Hospital, May 24,1860. Dear Sir : I have used the Oak Orchard Mineral Water quite extensively during the past winter, in private prac- tice and in the hospital. My first patient had a large phagedenic ulcer, extend- ing from the hip to the knee. The water was administer- ed in table-spoon full doses four times daily, and the ulcer was covered with lint, saturated with the water twice 'aily. The improvement was most decided and marked, rom the first day of its use, while the usual remedies have roduced very little effect. In about five weeks from the .ommencement of the treatment, he left the hospital nearly well, and resumed his ordinary business. In several other cases, which I propose to mention here- after, the Water was found to be very efficacious. The diseases in which 1 have found it most useful are as follows : Ill-conditioned Ulcers, Diseases of the Skin, Passive Hemorrhages, Diarrhea depending on an atonic condition of the mucuous membranes ; in depraved and impoverished conditions of the body from Specific Dis- eases, and from intemperance. I have used it with great advantage in Hemorrhoids, Fistula in Ano and Perineo, Hemorrhages from the rec- tum, and in several other forms of disease. In my opinion, and in my practice, it has fully sustained the reputation it has acquired as a remedial agent and the remarkable properties as a tonic and astringent indi- cated in its chemical analysis. I propose to give it an im- partial and extensive trial, and will give you my results so far as they may be of value. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, yours, J. H. ARMSBY. M. D„ Prof, of Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy. New York, 45 Lafayette»Place, Nov. 1, 1860. I have prescribed, both internally and externally, the Oak Orchard Spring Water, for patients laboring under disease of the bladder, of the neck of the uterus, and chronic ulceration of the extremities. In each of these 4 maladies I have found it useful, and shall, on future occa- sions, recommend it in cases where, from its peculiar qual- ities, it may be indicated. J. M. CARNOCHAN, \f D., Surgeon Chief to the State Emigrant Hospital, Professor of Clinical Surgery, New York Medical College, &c. 18 West 20th St., New York, Nov. 8, 1860. Dear Sir: It affords me pleasure to bear testimony in favor ot the Oak Orchard Acid Water. My experience dates back to 1848, having used it in various diseases where astringents and tonics are deemed requisite, and I have found considerable benefit from its use, and I cheerfully recommend it. Very truly yours, ISAAC E. TAYLOR, M. D. Visiting Physician of Bellevue Hospital. 265 4th Avenue, New York, Nov. 10, 1860. Dear Sir: I have used the Oak Orchard Acid Wa'er during the past few months in several cases of Chronic Dysetery! and Chronic Diarrhea, with decided advantage. In cases where a tonic astringent is indicated this wa- ter is well adapted, especially in cases dependent on an impoverished condition of the system. I have likewise used it beneficially in several cutaneous diseases, JOEL FOSTER, M. D. G. W. Glaze.—Dear Sir : The Oak Orchard Acid Spring Water has been used quite extensively in this hospital for the last four months, and with almost uniformly good re- sults. In order to give a fair trial I selected a number of cases of Chronic Diarrhea that had resisted the ordinary remedies, and discontinuing all other medication, gave the Acid Water in varying doses as each case seemed to require, of course, hygenic measures were not omitted, and the diet was carefully regulated as it was in any method of treatment. The patients had all contracted the disease during'the exposures of the Peninsula Campaign, and had been, 5 suffering for many weeks. Some were tainted with scor- butus, others with miasmatic poison, and all were sallow and emaciated'. The acid water seemed to answer a craving desire for something out of the ordinary list of expedients, and I gave it to them freely. As a rule, the improvement was immediate, and went on from day to day to perfect recov- ery. I have notes of several cases that were, apparently, hopeless when the use of the Water was commenced, and that entirely recovered under its use. I found it to act a9 an astringent, tonic and alterative, and believe it to be peculiarly adapted to diseases in which debility of the mucous surfaces exists. Yours, respectfully, CHAS. W. PACKARD, M.D., Act. Asst. Surgeon, U. S- A. Bedloe's Island, N. Y. Harbor, December, 1862. Dr. R. J. Parsons, of the U. S. General Hospital ; Dr. J. H Janeway, Medical Director of U. S. Hospital, Newark ; Dr. W. V. White, Surgeon in charge of TJ. S. Hospital on Governor's Island, have tested the water in the treatment of chronic diarrhea among the returned soldiers, and have given certificates corroberating the experience of Dr. Packard. New York. 1864. G. W. Glaze—Dear Sir : For the past two years I have been familiar with the Oak Orchard Acid Water, and have prescribed many hundied bottles. In all diseases of the bowels and that distressing difficulty known as dyspepsia, it comes as near being a specific as anything can. Its efficacy in the treatment of some diseases of the urinary organs has been most marked. I have also treated a num- ber of cases of Laryngitis, and other acute affections of the throat, and always with the happiest results. I con- sider the Oak Orchard Water one of, if not the most, valu- able remedial agent that we huve, in all diseases of the mucous membrane. Yours respectfully, EDWARD SUTTON SMITH, M.D., 10 Union Square. 6 New York, April 27, 1864. Dear Sir-: I have witnessed the use and effects of the Oak Orchard Water for some two years last past, both in hospital and private practice. To the profes- sional mind, its analysis alone would suggest the many diseases of an asthenic character for which it ' could be used with success. The diseases in which I have observed its use, and that with the happiest effects, are subinflammation of the Kidneys, Catarrh of the Bladder, and Chronic Diarrhea—the latter of Chickahomany notoriety—that most stubborn form as presented in hospital at Fort Hamilton. I can safely say that, in this disease, I know of no remedy that can equal it. In all cases where there is a hyper-secretion of mucous and serous membranes, a lack of the_red globules of the blood, and a general want of tone to the system, it is, without doubt, one of nature's best medicaments. WM. H. STUDLEY, A.M., M.D. Lookport, March 28, 1860. Sir: I can in truth say, that in all the cases in which I have prescribed the Oak Orchard Mineral Spring Water, it has been found useful, particularly in de- rangement of the digestive organs of long standing, chronic dyspepsia, pyrosis, diarrheas and dysentery, &c. Although I have not used it much in urinary and cutaneous diseases, it cannot fail to be attended with great success, in the treatment of those affections. [Signed,] J. S. SHULER, M.D. Dr. S. P. WHITE read a paper on the subject of these Waters before the Academy of Medicine in the city of New York, in which he states,"that the Waters possess decidedly tonic, refrigerant and astrin- gent properties ; and that the class of diseases to which they are more particularly adapted, are, chronic affec- tions of the digestive and urinary organs, and some of 7 the cutaneous diseases, chronic dyspepsia, acute and chronic diarrhea, epidemic cholera, chronio dysentery, chronic diuresis, chronic cystitis, diabetes, cases of pas- sive hemorrhage, such as purpuro, hemorrhagica, and the colliquative sweats of hectic fever. D. Meredeth Reese, A.M , M.D., LL.D., Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the New York Medical College and Charity Hospital, says : The tonic astringent qualities which characterize the Oak Orchard Acid Spring Water iu an eminent de- gree, may be inferred from the analysis. For its reme- dial powers, no higher or better authority will be need- ed by the profession than the explicit testimonial of Professor Armsby, of the Albany Medical College, who has so successfully employed it in practice. Prof.. EMMONS remarks that, "the peculiar cha- racter of these Waters renders them useful in many chronic diseases, especially those of the digestive organs, and those of weakness and debility." The late Dr. T. ROMEYN BECK, of Albany, said: " From the preceding analysis, I am satisfied that the Springs are highly valuable as medicinal agents, and that the Waters may be used, under proper advice, as tonic remedies." Dr. JAMES M'NAUGHTON, of Albany, says: "I concur in opinion with Professors Emmons and Beck, that the Acid Springs referred to in the analysis are destined "to become extensively useful in the treatment of several chronic cutaneous diseases. The late Dr. EDWARD SPRING, of the city of New York, wrote in a letter : " I have prescribed the 8 Waters, in my private practice, to several of my pa- tients, and both they and I have been very much. pleased with their effects. The cases which have ex- perienced the most benefit from its use, were cases of general debility, resulting from a deranged condition of the digestive organs. In cases of Chronic Diarrhea of several years' stand- ing, the Water has had the happiest effect, restraining the diarrhea, giving tone to the digestive organs, and, of course, improving the general health. I would recommend it in cases of Chronic Dyspepsia, where the stomach has been harrassed and worn out by long continued and injudicious use of cathartic pills and drastic potions. Dr. ROBERT CAMPBELL, of Pittsfield, Mass., adds :— " The chemists throughout the world will look upon these Waters as most extraordinary natural phenome- na. As medical agents they must be highly beneficial for all chronic diseases of the stomach and bowels. I consider the Water as peculiarly adapted to those cases of chronic diarrhea mentioned by Dr. Spring, and I fully believe in every word which he 6peaks in their praise." The water is put up in full quarts, Price, 50 Cents per Bottle. Directions.—One wine-glass full 3 times a day is the usual dose prescribed. One bottle will last 5 days. GEORGE W. GLAZE, Gen'l Agent, No. 574 Broadway, . Metropolitan Hotel Buildings, NEW YORK. TO INVALIDS. Near the Oak Orchard Acid Springs the proprietor has established a SPACIOUS HOTEL, For the Accommodation of Invalids. The situation is retired, quiet, and healthy. The surrounding country being in a high state of iultivation, affords many fine views, pleasant drives, &c. For particular information inquire at the agency. t