The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-05-24

nne piece OI Stedn) oio o''S' S'''o -
pieces ofthe weight of two or three pounds
instead Of applying salt, each piece was com,
peteIy envcoped in corn meal, and packed
away with a sufficient quantity OF meal be-
tween the pieces to prevent them coming
Immediately in contact with each other.
In this condition. it was permitted to remain
ill j, was prepared for the table. On Thurs
dav morning following being the sixth day
after it was slaughtered, the last OF it was
pronounced by those who partook oft TO be
in every prospect more delicious than It was
the dav we prucuredit. We state the above
simple facts for the information ofthose who
may not already be informed as to what Is
here stated, knowing at the same time that
one simple fact is worth dozen theories.
A CHEAP PA1NT.-As this is the season
Of the year when the good housewife de.
lights in furnishing up the homestead and ma
king it and all its appendages look almost
as good as new. we re-publish the follow
ing receipt Tor making cheap pant. II Is
by Col Boyle, of Annapolis, gentleman,
who, Notwithstanding the incessant claims
upon his time in his legal profession, still de-
votes portion of it to rural occupations,
and has in times past, very accePtably oc-
cupicd our pages, much TO the ed'hcatlon
and delight of our readers.-Amerscan Far
mer.
10 MAKE PA1Nr.-g!aving been SO fre-
quenty applied 10 for The following receipt,
until it has become troublesome 10 give CO.
pies OF it, request you to publish u:
JAS. BOYLE.
To make paint without white lead or oil:
2 quarts skinned milk
2 ounces fresh Stacked lime
pounds whiting.
Put the lime into stoncware vessel, pour
upon it sufficient quantity of milk, to make
a mixture, resembling cream, the remain
der m the milk is then to be added; and last
Iy, the whiting is then to be crumbted and
spread on the surface of the fluid, in which
il gradually sinks. At this period it must be
we'll stirred in OF ground, as you would other
paint, and it is fit for use. There may be
added any coloring matter that suits the
fancy
1t is to be applied in the same manner as
| o,icr PANT, and in few hours it will be.
come perfectly dry. Another coat may
then be added. and so on. until the work is
completed. This paint is of great tenacity,
and possesses slight elasticity. which ena-
bles it to bear rubbing even wi in coarse
wonlcn cloth, without being in the least de-
gree injured. Ii has little or no smell even
wet, and when dry is perfectly inodorous.
II is not subject to be blackencd by sulphur
Gus or animal vapors, and is not injurious to
health. All which qualities give 1t decl-
dcd advantage over white lead.
The quantity above mentioned is sufficient
for covering 81 square yards with one coat.
4aaapolis Republican.
THE CULTIVATION OF THE ROSE.
The Rnse deservedv occupies the first
place among The favorites ola flower gatdcn.
In whatever lights VIC view this beautiful
flower we find matter for admiration. Ii
we look on it when in full bloom we are for
ciblv reminded of The power ard goodness
of God; and when its blossoms have fallen
from the parent stem. they form an article of
commerce which richly rewards the care
and attention Of the cultivator. There is
not, perhaps. another flower in the class to
which it belongs, combining SO much OF pleas.
ure and profit as the rose.
In some parts, nf the East Indies great
quantities Of roses are grown for the purpose
OF dis,illing rose water, and making the well
known otto of roses, these, however are gen.
erav Of the common kIud.
In England roses are cult, ated to very
great extent. In number they rival those of
the East. but far surpass them in the rarity
and beauty ofthcir species and varieties. In
the rose gardens of Hartfordshire alone,
which occupy an area of about 70 acres,
there are upwards of 900 varieties in cult
va,nn. many Of them of the most beautiful
kinds.
Among the red roses the Moss rose is the
most beautiful and next it may be marked The
Cabbage rose; but both are exceled in frag-
rance bv the leaves the Sweet Briar, a
rose shrub, which for the sake of its delicious
odor and hardy green leaves should have a
place in every garden. The China rose is
delicate with few petals in the flower, and
Yields a succession of blossoms monthly
through great par! of the year. The Sc
lcct double Scotch roses, the Burgundy rose,
the Provence rose, any other varieties might
be mentioned as deserving Of particular no.
tice.
The rose is generally propagated by cut
ting. strong shoot Of last yearss growth, is
cut from a parent stem or branch. and set
in the ground. The cutting should be six
inches long, andcut off sIantingIy and smooth.
". The SOIL in which the cutting is inserted,
requires to be not too moist; nearly dry.
The operation Of cutting should be per-