fected by the waters.

Their celebrity is of ancient date, and they have at various times been
visited by several kings of France.

The town of Bourbon-Lancy is placed on the side of a hill, and
constitutes a striking feature in a beautiful landscape. The air is
extremely salubrious, and the place has long been remarkable for its
freedom from epidemics.

It abounds in the comforts and luxuries of life, and commodious
accommodations are provided for visitors, near the Baths.

The _Bread_ made here is said to be of a very superior quality, which
the inhabitants attribute to its being kneaded with the mineral waters.

Numerous kinds of excellent fish are furnished by the Loire.

The mineral waters of Bourbon-Lancy have apparently one common source
but appear at the surface of the earth in seven distinct springs. The
1st is called _le Lymbe_, from its great heat, as much as 135 deg. Fah.
2nd The _Fontaine de Saint-Leger_ temperature 100 deg. Fah. 3rd The
_Fontaine de la Reine_ temp: 108 deg. Fah. 4th The _Fontaine des Ecures_,
which take its name from the person who discovered the spring in 1600.
temp: 140 deg. Fah. 5th The _Bain Royal_, temp: 104 deg. Fah.

Mr Jacquemont's analysis of these waters exhibits the presence of
Carbonic Acid, and Muriate of Soda in excess, also the Sulphate of Soda,
Carbonate of Lime, Oxide of Iron and Silex.

It is to be regretted that a more minute analysis of the waters has not
been effected, for their continual boiling, and the saline efflorescence
which forms upon the sides of the pipes, would seem to indicate the
prevalence of fixed and volatile principles, the proportions of which it
would be important to demonstrate.

Their heat and stimulating qualities peculiarly adapt them for the cure
of obstinate chronic rheumatism, diseases of the lymphatics, chlorosis,
incipient disorganization of the stomach, bowels, and other abdominal
viscera. They have also been found highly beneficial in old gun shot
wounds.

The Bourbon waters are administered in different doses, according to the
constitution of the patient, and the nature of the disease, it is usual
to take several glasses in the morning at intervals of a quarter of an
hour.

The Baths varying in temperature from 90 deg. to 104 deg. Fah. are the most
commonly used, and with the greatest success. But the most active baths
are those varying from 113 deg. to 122 deg. Fah. but they require great caution
in their administration.