Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1825-02-09

head. 1t ought always to be made of a
modeRte degree ofstrength: for if too
weak Uncertainty relaxes the stomach.
As it has an astringent taste, which
seemsnot very consistent with a relax
| ing p,wer, there is ground for ascribing
this &ect, not so much 10 the herb it.
self, 8 to the hot water, which not be-
ing iupregnated with sufficient quanti-
ty Of ca, 10 correct its own emolient ten
dencL produces relaxation, unjustly
imputed to some noxious quality of the
plant But lea, like every other CON-
modify, IS liable 10 damage, and when
this happens, it may produce effects not
necessarily connected with its original
qualities.
COFFEE.
Its allowed that coffee promotes d.
gestioB and exhilarates the animal spir-
its; besides which, rarious other quail
ties ae ascribed TO it, such as dlspelling
flatulency- removing dizziness OF the
head, Alternating vlscid humours, in
creasing he circulation Of the blood, and
consequently perspiration; but if drank
too strolg, il affects the nerves, occa-
sions mtChtulness, and tremor OF the
hands hough in some phIegmatic con
stitutioS it is apt to produce sleep. In
deed, il is 10 persons of that habit that
coffee is well accommodated for to
people Of a thin and dry habit Of body it
seems q be injurious. Turkey coffee
is greatly preferable il flavor to that Of
the Yves Indies. Drank only in the
quantity pf one dish, after dinner, 10 pro-
mote Digestion, it answers best without
either sugar or milk; bat If taken al
other Tins, it should have both: or in
place OF The latter rather cream, which
not only improves the beverage, but
teods to d itigate the effect of coffee up
on the ne YES.
CHOCOLATE
IS nutrlt1Ve and wholesome compost
ton, Iftak en- in small quantity, and not
repeated too often but is generally
hurIfnl 10 the stomach of those with
whom vegetable diet disagrees. By
the addition of vanilla and other ingre-
dents, it ia made too heating. and SO
much affects particular constitutions as
to excite nervous symptoms, especially
OF the head.
The Parisians have introduced an en-
tlrely ne" "nda Of polishing, which Is
called plaque, and is TO wood precisely
what plating is to metal. The wood by
this process is made to resemble marble.
and has all the beauty of that article
with much OF its soIidity. 1t is well as
serted by persons who have made trial
of the new mode, that, with the excep-
ton of the actual strength of marble. it
has no qualities superior to the imitation.
Water may be spilled on it without stain
ing, and it WILL resist scratching in the
same degree with marble. The receipt
for making it Is as follows.
TO l pint of spirits of wine add half
an ounce of gum sheIlsc, half an ounce
gum lac, half an ounce gum sandric ;
placing it over gentle heat, frequently
agltating it until the gums are dissolved
when ii is fit for use.
Make roller of list, put little of the
polish upon it, and cover that with "a
soft linen rag, which must be slight touch
ed with cold drawn linseed oil. Rub
them in the wood in circular direction
not covering too large space at time
till the pores OF the wood are sufficient
.ly filled up. After this rub in the same
manner spirits of wine with small por-
ton of The polish added to it, and mos,
brilliant polish will be produced. fthe
outside has beenprevlousIy polished with
wax, it will be necessary to clean il of
with glass paper.
A nerv Discovery in the art Of Dyeing.
In the course Of last Autumn, &C.
cidentally me. with some yarn in fam.
lily of humble lite, the colour Of which
attracted my attention, and induced me
TO inquire into the process of dyelng it
The information | received was to Gu
off the end of the largest pumpkin tina
could be obtained, the seed only taker
out, the yarn and as much poke berry
juice poured in as the pumpkin woui,
hold, which should be set away in I
warm place, the yarn frequently open
ed, and in about nine days it produces
permanent and liack or crimson col
our. l; is 10 be washed out 10 soap-suds
Illinois paper.
.New InUentioa.-A machine for drill
ing rocks has been invented by Cyru
Alden, Esq. of Roxbury, by which boz
nay drill as much IN one day as three
men can do 10 the same time, in the US