WATER
FROM THE
WHITE   SULPHUR   SPRINGS

             GREENBRIER COUNTY, VA.
With practical remarks on its medical proeeutizs, and
  applicability to particular-diseases.
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          J. J. MOORMAN,  M. D.

Resident Physician at  the  White  Sulphur Springs.
  The extensive sales of the White Sulphur Water last year, and
the greatly increased demands that now exist for it, in connection
with the important fact, that it has, we believe, given universal sat-
isfaction, in its operations and general effects upon those who have
used it, induce the proprietors to enlarge very considerably their
operations for transporting it.  Increased facilities of getting it to
market enable them to sell it  at a price considerably below that
of last year,  and which they feel confident will be satisfactory to
the public.
  With the view of simplifying our business,—of having the wa-
ter sold at uniform prices in all the cities ; and at the same time
of guarding against impositions, that might be  practiced upon the
public, we have determined to appoint One General Agent in
Sach  of  the  principal cities, who will keep the water constantly
oh. hand, for the supply of the public  generally, and for all
Dealers wha-may wish to purchase the water to sell again. 
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The General Agents already created are the following :
  Richmond, Va.               Alex. Duval.
  Baltimore,                   Richard Norris.
  Washington City,             J. L. Peabody.
  Philadelphia,                 Charles Ellis & Co.
  New York,                  Rushton & Aspinwall.
  Albany, N. Y.                James Gould &Co.
  Boston,                      Edmund Codman & Co,
                             C Spotswood & Robinson,
  Petersburg, Va.             < Bragg & Thomas,
                             £ Dupuy, Rosser & Jones,
  Louisville, Ky.               George H. Carg.
  Of either of the General Agents, or of others who purchase
from them, the public  may fully rely  on getting the genuine
 White Sulphur Water.
  In offering this valuable water  for the public use, it has been
thought that a brief account of its prominent medical qualities,
with an enumeration of the principal diseases, for which it has
been  especially  celebrated, together  with the best manner  of
using it, when taken with a view  to its medieinal effects, might
be acceptable to many persons.   We accordingly subjoin a synop-
sis upon these subjects for which we are indebted to Dr. J.  J.
 Moorman,  the  Resident Physician  at the  White  Sulphur
Springs.
  For more specific information upon the same subjects, we refer
to a small work, recently published  by  Dr. Moorman,  entitled
" A Directory for the use of the White Sulphur Water."
               »*            WM. B.  CALWELL & CO.
White Sulphur Springs,
     Greenbrier City, Va.
         January 8th, 1840.
     Medical  Qualities  of the  White Sulphur  Water.

  The sensible medicinal effects of this water are most obviously
displayed, in its  action upon the Bowels,—Liver,—Kidneys
and Skin.
  Proper quantities, if taken in the morning, will rarely  fail  to
exert a purgative effect, in the course of the day.  The Liver is,
in most  instances, brought under its influence by a few days per-
severance in its use, as will be abundantly manifest from the char-
acter of its secretions.  Its  action  upon  the  Kidneys is readily
induced,  and we  often see it, at the  same time, exerting both a
diuretic and cathartic effect.  Occasionally, perspiration is easily
induced from the  use of this water :  but its full  effects upon the
Skin, manifested, not  only by increased, but  by Sulphurous 
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Perspiration, do not often take place, until it has been freely used
for several weeks : nor  until the secretory system, generally, has
been brought under its influence.
  The most distinguished, and certainly the most important char-
acteristic  of the water,  in its operations  upon the system, is its
Alterative action.
  It is mainly owing to its powerful  alterative character, that it
differs so essentially from most other mineral waters, and possesses
a power greatly superior to any other in curing diseases originating
in, or dependant upon obstructions.
  By alterative action is meant a power that is gradually exerted,
in changing a morbid into a healthy condition, without any imme-
diate sensible effects.
  We think it may be safely asserted, that no other mineral water
has been  discovered,  that so  clearly, and so quickly displays a
general alterative effect upon the human  system,  as the White
Sulphur.  It is mainly by virtue of this valuable action, that it so
certainly, and so speedily emulges the  Liver and cures Bilious
diseases, or prevents their occurrence.   It is in virtue of the same
valuable action, that it changes and corrects the vitiated secretions
of the stomach,  in cases  of Dyspepsia, and cures that formidable
disease.   It is chiefly by its alterative actron  that the sallow, or
orange colour of the  skin, is speedily removed,  and the patient
acquires freshness of colour, with general renovation of body and
spirits.   It  is by virtue of the same power that this water has
proved so eminently serviceable to persons threatened with fevers,
from miasmatic  or other causes, almost invariably securing against
such attacks, when timely used.   It is in consequence of the same
alterative action, that it has acquired the character of a specific
in Mercureal Diseases;  and  in the  secondary  symptoms of the
Venereal Disease.   In fine, it is this  alterative power  of the
water, silently,  but surely, changing  the diseased into healthy or-
gans, .that gives  it its peculiar  and  distinguishing  features;  and
which has  established for it a general medicinal reputation, cer-
tainly surpassing that  to  which  any other  similar  agent  has
attained.
  We will now briefly notice some of the Diseases for the cure
of which the White  Sulphur Water has  been  long and justly
celebrated.
                   LIVER  COMPLAINTS.

  Among the great variety of visitors who annually resort to this
invaluable fountain, none perhaps  receive more unequivocal  and
essential benefit from the use  of its waters, than those affected with
that class of disease, denominated Bilious.
  In  all affections of this class,  if the attack be  recent and unat-
tended  with organic lesions, a few  days,  or at farthest, a few
weeks use of the waters, produces the most  salutary and pleasing
results. 
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   The powerful and happy effects which this water exerts upon
the Liver, the largest and most important secretory organ of the
body, deserves especial attention.  Its influence is gradually, but
surely to unload that viscus when  engorged, and to stimulate it to
a healthy and vigorous exercise of its functions when torpid.   In-
deed the unequalled powers of this water are often truly extraordi-
nary in  the certainty and rapidity  with which  it restores  the dor-
mant energies of the  Liver; creating a copious  flow  of  healthy
bile, and consequent activity of the bowels  : imparting vigour to
the whole digestive and assimilative functions, and consequently,
energy  and strength to the body, and  life  and elasticity to  the
spirits.
   Thousands of  delighted  and happy living witnesses  may be
found, who bear a willing and grateful testimony to the unrivalled
utility of these waters,  in Liver complaints, in their own persons,
when used by them as  a " last resort."   Nor are these good effects
from  the water,  confined  to those who have drank it at the foun-
tain;  numerous cases  have occurred within the last few years, in
which the same happy results have taken place, in those who have
used  it from bottles, after it had been  long removed from  the
Spring.

                        DYSPEPSIA.

   In  this formidable disease, the White Sulphur Water has long
enjoyed a high and  deserved celebrity.   It being decidedly alka-
line in its character, (as will  be seen  by reference to its analysis,)
it promptly relieves the acidity or sourness of stomach, incident to
this disease; while, by its alterative operations, it effectually cor-
rects  the  morbid condition of  the stomach  and liver, upon which
the disease depends.
   Professor Hayward, of Boston,  in a pamphlet recently pub-
lished,  on the Virginia Springs; and  from which much valuable
information  may be derived, speaks, in strong terms of commen-
dation,  of these  waters  in dyspepsia  and  other diseases ; he re-
marks, that " the whole tribe of dyspeptics, if their trouble be not
the effect of organic disease,  may resort,  with well grounded ex-
pectation of relief, to these healing waters."
   Professor  Chapman, of Philadelphia, in writing upon the same
subject, observes that " encouraged by the high reputation  of these
waters, I have  of late  years, occasionally, sent patients to them,
chiefly \\ ith derangements of the Liver and  stomach, and  general-
ly have been exceedingly pleased with the results."
   Professor Gibson, of Philadelphia, in a recent communication,
affords the following unequivocal testimony  to the efficacy of these
waters in dyspepsia, and other  kindred diseases.   "I can declare,
with  great confidence," observes the Professor, "as the result of a
large share of experience with  the White Sulphur Water, that
the most beneficial effects have arisen from its use, in various Dys-
peptic depravities; in simple and complicated disorders of the
Liver;  in obstinate affections of the alimentary canal," &c, &c.
Much more, and equally strong testimony,  could be given, if ne-
 cessary,  shewing the  great  benefit which dyspeptics may derive
from the use of these waters. 
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                      COSTIVENESS.

  In obstinate or habitual Costiveness, great reliance may be
placed in the persevering use of these waters.   The distinguished
Dr. Thos. Harris, of Philadelphia, who has had much experience
in their use, remarks, in a letter to a friend, " I am pleased to learn,
that it is in contemplation,  to transport the water  of the White
Sulphur Spring to our Atlantic cities.  This water is an excellent
aperient  and  alterative,  and is found particularly beneficial in
diseases of the chylopcelic viscera,  attended with  Costiveness."
He adds,  "  those who cannot conveniently visit the Springs, may
use these waters  advantageously at  home; particularly as they
do not  deteriorate by transportation,  if carefully  corked and
sealed."

                        JAUNDICE.

  This disease is most certainly and promptly cured, by the use
 of this water.  It  is confidently  asserted, by those having the
 very best opportunities of knowing, that no case of Jaundice has
 ever  resisted a few weeks  persevering use of the waters; and our
own observations, for a number of years, go to confirm the cor-
 rectness of this opinion.

                CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.

   In this very common  and  painful affection, the virtues of the
 White  Sulphur  Water  have been long and justly celebrated.
 Their efficacy in this disease was well known to the aborigines, be-
 fore the country was settled by the whites; and it  is a part of the
 history of the Spring, that they were much valued and resorted to
 by the  Indians of the surrounding country, for the cure of rheu-
 matism.  The water, for the last fifty years, has been very exten-
 sively used for the cure of this disease;  and its well earned repu-
 tation now  annually draws hundreds of rheumatic sufferers to its
 source,  for  relief.    The  distinguished   Professor Warren, of
 Boston, who spent some time at the Springs,  in a recent commu-
 nication on the subject, bears the  most unequivocal testimony to
 its efficacy, in such cases.

                            GOUT.

   Many persons afflicted with this  painful disease, have obtained
 great  relief  from  these  waters;  and  where  the  disease is not
 strictly hereditary,  much  permanent good may  be anticipated
 from their  use.

                          DROPSIES.

   In Dropsies, originating in, or dependant upon  obstructions  in
 the Liver,  Spleen, &c. &c, as such diseases very frequently are,
 great and  permanent relief may reasonably be expected from  a
 course of these waters.

   PALSY,  in some cases,  has been essentially relieved, by per-
 severing  in their use. 
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                 BREAST COMPLAINTS.

  In that peculiar form  of Breast affection,  which has been oc-
casioned by disease of  the Stomach or Liver, extending to the
Lungs or wind pipe,  the most gratifying and  happy results have
often  been obtained,  from the use of this water.   In such cases,
it produces its good effects, by curing the  original disease, upon
which the  affection of the Lungs depends; and, as a consequence,
the  sympathetic or translated affection ceases.
  It very often happens, that protracted cases of Liver or stomach
complaints extend a morbid influence to the  wind pipe, or sub-
stance of the lungs, occasioning cough, expectoration,pain, and
many of the usual symptoms attendant on genui ne Consumption;
and such cases are often  mistaken for this  most fatal disease.  It
is in the translated affection just referred to, that the Sulphur Wa-
ter may be used, not only with safety,  but with the fairest pros-
pects of success.

  NEURALGIA, and Nervous Diseases  in  general,  have
often been effectually cured by the use of the White Sulphur Wa-
ter.   The  last few years have brought scores  of sufferers  to the
Springs, seeking relief from  the  Protean  and painful effects of
Neuralgia, and in some cases  in which the effects of the water
have  been fairly tested, the  most  pleasing  results have  been
exhibited.

                       GRAVEL, &c.

  In  Gravel, and other kindred affections of the Kidneys and
Bladder,  most decisive  good results have ensued, from a perse-
vering use of these waters.  Professor Gibson, in a communica-
tion to which we have before  referred, speaks  from the  results of
his experience,  in the  highest terms of commendation of the vir-
tues of this water, in  obstructions, and other derangements of
the  Kidneys.

  In Chronic  Inflammation of the Kidneys and Bladder.

  In Chronic  Inflammation  of the Urethra.

  In Gleet, and other similar chronic affections, the best results
may be expected from  their use.

  In  DISEASES of  FEMALES, dependant on debility and
obstructions, such as chlorosis, &c, &c,  the water has always
enjoyed a high reputation,  and  has almost always displayed the
most happy and triumphant effects.  The gradual  increase of en-
ergy and power which they impart to the secretory system, is soon
manifested in the increased tone and strength  of the body,  and in
the  life and elasticity of the animal spirits.

  In PILES,  this water has proved eminently serviceable, parti-
cularly in  that form of the disease attended with a passive bleed-
ing from the bowel. 
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  In  Hypochondriasis, or Low Spirits, dependant as it often
is, on derangement of the Liver, stomach or bowels :

   In  Spasmodic affections, unattended by fever :
   In  Water Brash :
   In  General Weakness, unattended with acute disease :

   In  Scrofula, or King's Evil, and in Scurvy, the most grati-
fying results may reasonably be anticipated "from  the use of this
valuable medical agent,

       ERUPTIONS,  or other affections of the SKIN.

   For the cure of the various diseases of the Skin, the efficacy of
this water has been known, and extolled from the earliest discov-
ery of the fountain that supplies it.
   Professor Gibson,  from his own experience, speaks  in  the
highest terms of the use of this water, in " aggravated forms of
cutaneous diseases," and the writer has  often been gratified in
witnessing the  rapid amendment,  and perfect recovery  in  the
course of the  season,  of persons  visiting the Springs, with  un-
seemly and,loathsome affections of this kind.

   In  /// Conditioned  ULCERS  of the  extremities, or other
parts of the body, it has been the pleasure of the writer, to witness
the most happy results from the use of the  White Sulphur Water;
indeed no internal remedy, in many cases, seems to display so fine
an effect.  In connection  with the internal  use of the water, in
such  cases, we have often found it advantageous to  bathe the parts
affected with it

                 MERCURIAL DISEASES.

   In  that enfeebled and peculiar condition of the system, result-
ing from the long protracted, or injudicious use of mercury, and
in the secondary symptoms of VENEREAL DISEASE, often
connected with this peculiar state of the system,  the White Sul-
phur  Water has displayed its very happiest effects.
   The extraordinary powers of this  water, in correcting the in-
jurious  constitutional and  local effects of mercury,  and of
eradicating the lurking  poison of the Venereal Disease from the
system,  ought to be generally known, and cannot be  too  highly
appreciated by the medical profession, or the public.
   The writer,  after  long  and ample experience with  the  White
Sulphur Water, has no hesitancy in observing,  that if called
upon  to name a particular disease, or state of the system, in which
this celebrated  medical agent is most  transcendantly efficacious, he
would, at once, name mercurial affections, and the sequel of
Venereal Disease; because he regards the water, in such cases,
as a specific, and as certainly  effecting cures, where no other
known agent  would do so.   This we know is strong language;
and nothing but the results of long  and  successful  experience,
could induce him  to use it.   Of the scores of patients affected
with  disease from  the abuse of mercury, or from badly cured
syphylis, and many of them in a state of the greatest wretched- 
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ness  and  misery,  who annually resort  to  the   White  Sulphur
Springs for relief,  we  have  never  known a single  case that was
not  either completely cured, or so greatly  relieved, as  fully  to
evidence the complete  triumph of the water over these formidable
affections,  which,  from  their  obstinacy  in  repelling  nearly  all
efforts  to  effect their cure,  have heretofore stood as a reproach
to the  materia medica  and the healing art.
           PROPER METHOD OF USING THE  WATER.

  As a wholesome and pleasant beverage, or as a corrector of thirst, the man
in health may safely consult his own pleasure, as to the time of taking the wa-
ter, or the quantity  to be taken.
  With such, it may be used  with  safety and advantage, at any time of the
day : but with  those  in feeble health, some regard is due, both to time and
quantity.
  Taken with a view to its medicinal effects, it is best to use it on  an  empty
stomach, and some time  before eating  each meal.  In the morning,  before
breakfast, is, ordinarily, the time at which the largest amount should be taken.
From two to four glasses of the water, taken at this time, followed by smaller
quantities before each  succeeding meal, usually exerts a decided cathartic ef-
fect, in the course of the day;  and, at the same time, augments considerably
the secretion of the kidneys.
  From one to two bottles  of the wafer in the course of the day, is the quantity
that should be used,  in the larger portion of cases; but this amount  is fre-
quently greatly increased,  not only without inconvenience  to the patient, but
with the  best results.
  It should be borne in mind, that when the full alterative effects of the water
are  desired, (and which we consider, in most cases,-its best effects) much
purgative operation is not desirable.  To have the bowels kept in a loose or
laxative condition, is all that is necessary in such cases ; and from one to two
bottles a  day  will  almost  invariably  effect  this  object, whilst the  alterative
operations will be silently, but surely, going forward to the restoration of the
system.
  The most common period of using this water, is during the mild weather of
Spring, Summer or Fall: but this results rather from habit, than from  the nature
of the remedy.  The water may be  used medicinally with good effect,  at any
period of the year; and although it'may be oftener needed during the seasons
above referred to, there is nothing to forbid its use, during the winter, when it
may be required.
   Jy"Persons using the water from bottles, during hot weather, should invaria-
bly have it cooled before they drink it .•—it is thus rendered more agreeable to the
palate, and more grateful to the stomach and general system.