BUXTON

a market-town in the county of Derby, England, situated in a valley celebrated for its mineral waters. The springs discharge 60 gallons minute: the temperature of the water is 82". It colourle , and devoid of taste or smell. It contains calcareous earth, vitriolic sdenite, and sea-salt, is an active remedy in nephritic and bilious complaints. It is used both externally and internally. The accommodation for visitors who come to drink the waters is very complete, in duding excellent hoteU and lodging-houses, baths, a embly-rooms, and pump-room. The surrounding scenery Is and there is a vast stalactite cavern called Poole's Hole in the neighbourhood. Buxton was known the Romans; and the unfortunate Mary Stuart while in captivity resided some time at the HalL Pop. 1861, 1877; in 1871, 8717.