Fact versus assertion, or, Critical and explanatory observations on some erroneous statements, contained in Dr. Adam Neale's pamphlet, on the nature and properties of the Cheltenham waters : to which are annexed, Directions for management in the art of puffing, addressed to a friend : with a sequel / by Wm. Henry Halpin.

  • Halpin, William Henry
Date:
1820
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Credit: Fact versus assertion, or, Critical and explanatory observations on some erroneous statements, contained in Dr. Adam Neale's pamphlet, on the nature and properties of the Cheltenham waters : to which are annexed, Directions for management in the art of puffing, addressed to a friend : with a sequel / by Wm. Henry Halpin. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    tor the Doctor, for tie confesses that he is u not warrant- ed in concluding himselflikely to be much enlightened, by interrogating the manufacturers, or inspecting the eighty* and four Wells.” Connect this with his modest asser- tion, with respect to his “ own chemical knowledge,” fsee page 14,] and we may fairly conclude that his know- ledge of the matter is “ somewhat of the smallest.” I shall now contrast some few of Doctor Neale’s opinions with those of Doctor Jameson, and also of Doctor McCabe. iC The muriate of Soda will not act upon the bowels.” Dr. Neale’s Letter. “ Muriate of Soda (sea salt) is found in almost every water that percolates the Earth, and being generally associated, in small quantity, with the two former Salts in springs, it in some degree meliorates their taste, and increases their pur- gative powers. Dr. Jameson’s Treatise, p. 19. “ The Muriate of Soda, which, as may be perceived by the Analysis, is the most abundant ingredient in the Montpe- lier Wells, is an active and powerful stimulant.—The stimu- lus afforded by the Muriate of Soda, in No. 4, of the Mont- pelier Wells, will be attended with the most decided ad- vatage.” Dr. M'Cabe on the Cheltenham Waters, pp. 56, 58. u Shall we not be warranted in drawing this inference, that all these people might have been equally benefited bf