migated
with brimstone. Infectious diseases are not only prevented, but even
cured by cleanliness; while the slightest disorders, where it is
neglected, are often changed into the most malignant. Yet it has so
happened, that the same mistaken care which prevents the least admission
of fresh air to the sick, has introduced the idea also of keeping them
dirty; than which nothing can be more injurious to the afflicted, or
more repugnant to common sense. In a room too, where cleanliness is
neglected, a person in perfect health has a greater chance to become
sick, than a sick person has to get well. It is also of great
consequence, that cleanliness should be strictly regarded by those
especially who are employed in preparing food; such as butchers, bakers,
brewers, dairy maids, and cooks; as negligence in any of these may prove
injurious to the public health. Good housekeepers will keep a careful
eye on these things, and every person of reflection will see the
necessity of cultivating general cleanliness as of great importance to
the wellbeing of society.

CLEAR BROTH. To make a broth that will keep long, put the mouse round of
beef into a deep pan, with a knuckle bone of veal, and a few shanks of
mutton. Cover it close with a dish or coarse crust, and bake with as
much water as will cover it, till the beef is done enough for eating.
When cold, cover it close, and keep it in a cool place. When to be used,
give it any flavour most approved.

CLEAR GRAVY. Slice some beef thin, broil a part of it over a very clear
quick fire, just enough to give a colour to the gravy, but not to dress
it. Put that and the raw beef into a very nicely tinned stewpan, with
two onions, a clove or two, whole black pepper, berries of allspice,
and a bunch of sweet herbs. Cover it with hot water, give it one boil,
and skim it well two or three times. Then cover it, and simmer till it
be quite strong.

CLOTHING. Those who regard their health should be careful to adapt their
clothing to the state of the climate, and the season of the year.
Whatever be the influence of custom, there is no reason why our clothing
should be such as would suit an inhabitant of the torrid or the frigid
zones, but of the state of the air around us, and of the country in
which we live. Apparel may be warm enough for one season of the year,
which is by no means sufficient for another; we ought therefore neither
to put off our winter garments too soon, nor wear our summ