[The following Directions, are reprinted, from a Pamphlet published in 1829, by 
the Franklin Society of Providence, R. I.] 
DIRECTIONS. 
RECIPES, 
FOR PROTECTING THE SKINS OF ANIMALS FROM THE ATTACKS OF 
INSECTS, AND FROM DECAY ; AND ALSO FOR PRESERVING SPECI- 
MENS FROM DECOMPOSITION. 
2| ounces, 
1 pound, 
1 do, 
6 ounces, 
2 do. 
No. 1. Arsenical Soap. 
Take of Camphor, 
A rse n i c i n powder, . 
White or Castile Soap, 
Pearl ash, .... 
Lime in powder, . 
Cut the soap info fine shavings; and put it into a kettle over a slow 
fire with a small quantity of water, stirring it frequently with a 
wooden spoon. So soon as it is melted, mix in the pearlash and 
powdered lime. Then remove from the fire, add the arsenic, and 
rub gently together. Finally, put in the camphor, previously re- 
duced to powder, in a mortar, by the addition of a few drops of 
spirits Let all the ingredients be intimately combined. Keep it 
secure in a jar or other suitable vessel, as it is an active poison. 
No. 2. Pyroligneous Acid. 
This may be laid on two or three times with a brush. 
No. 3. Solution of Corrosive Sublimate. 
In Spirits of Wine.— Dissolve one ounce of corrosive sublimate 
in half a pint of spirits of wine. 
la Water. — Take of oxymUriate of mercury, (corrosive subli- 
mate), i ounce ; sal ammoniac powdered, 35 grains ; pure water, 
half pint. Dissolve. 
mall animals, or other articles intended to .be brought home 
whole, that can be easily preserved in liquids, may be immersed 
eiiher inspirits, or one of the following solutions. 
No. 4. Solution of Common Salt. 
Add three pounds of clean salt to a gallon of clear water. Dis- 
solve and strain. This makes a saturated solution ; but it should 
