scatter over it a small quantity of sulphur, and grind it in
oil. This lead will reduce it to a good lead colour, which will dry very
quickly, get remarkably hard, and resist the weather better than any
other common paint.

PAINTINGS. Oil paintings frequently become smoked or dirty, and in order
to their being properly cleaned, require to be treated with the
greatest care. Dissolve a little common salt in some stale urine, dip a
woollen cloth in the liquid, and rub the paintings over with it till
they are quite clean. Then wash them with a sponge and clean water, dry
them gradually, and rub them over with a clean cloth.

PALING PRESERVED. The following cheap and valuable composition will
preserve all sorts of wood work exposed to the vicissitudes of the
weather. Take some well-burnt lime, and expose it to the air till it
falls to powder, without putting any water to it, and mix with it two
thirds of wood ashes, and one third of fine sand. Sift the whole through
a fine sieve, and work it up with linseed oil to the consistence of
common paint, taking care to grind it fine, and mix it well together.
The composition may be improved by the addition of an equal quantity of
coal tar with the linseed oil; and two coats of it laid on any kind of
weather boards, will be found superior to any kind of paint used for
that purpose.

PALPITATION OF THE HEART. Persons of a full habit may find relief in
bleeding; but where it is accompanied with nervous affections, as is
generally the case, bleeding must by all means be avoided. Frequent
bathing the feet in warm water, a stimulating plaster applied to the
left side, and gentle exercise, are the most proper.

PALSY. The luxurious, the sedentary, and those who have suffered great
anxiety and distress of mind, are the most subject to this disorder,
which generally attacks the left side, and is attended with numbness and
drowsiness. The parts affected ought to be frequently rubbed with a
flesh brush, or with the hand. Blisters, warm plasters, volatile
liniments, and electricity should likewise be employed. The following
electuary is also recommended. Mix an ounce of flour of mustard, and an
ounce of the conserve of roses, in some syrup of ginger; and take a
tea-spoonful of it three or four times a day.

PANADA. To make panada in five minutes, set a little water on the fire
with a glass of white wine, some sugar, and a scrape of nutmeg and lemon
peel, grating meanwhile some c