as crabs, lobsters, &c. Hence, the former are frequently used, as an ingredient in sauces; and also eaten by epicures, with a view to impart additional relish to wine and rich ale.
SHRUB, in botany, a term denoting a low tree, of a diminutive size; or, a plant abounding with branches; and, instead of one single trunk, shooting forth several sets or stems from the parent-root. Such are the honey-suckle, holly, furze, &c.
The most hardy, indigenous shrubs, are the Box, and Ivy, which resist the severest winters, without receiving the least injury; while many other vegetables decay, in consequence of intense frost. Next, in point of hardiness, are the Holly, Juniper, and Furze; but there are, besides, numerous ornamental shrubs, well calculated to diversity parks, lawns, &c.
Having already given a list of the most useful shrubs, under the article Plantation; and likewise stated the most advantageous methods of cultivating them, under the heads of Cuttings, Layers, Planting, &c. we refer the reader to those respective subjects.
SHRUB, a compound liquor, made of ardent spirits, orange-juice, and sugar.
Though we do not profess to be acquainted with the exact proportion of the ingredients employed by shrub-drinkers, yet it appears that one pint of the best coniac brandy requires to be diluted with the expressed and filtred juice of four or six China oranges, and half a pound of refined sugar.—Thus, a very palatable, but seductive liquor is produced; the effects of which, if frequently resorted to, cannot fail of undermining the constitution of its votaries.—Having, on former occasions, explained the injurious consequences to be apprehended from the liberal use of Arrack, Brandy, Gin, and Rum, we shall, at present, only remark, that shrub is incomparably more tempting and insinuating, especially to weak females, than any of the simple spirits; because, in combination with sweet ingredients, this liquor imperceptibly stimulates, and gradually impairs the digestive organs, while it deprives such persons of that share of tottering health, which they vainly hoped to support.
SIGHT, is the exercise of the sense of vision. This faculty is one of the most important enjoyed by organized beings; as they are thus enabled to behold the beauties of Nature, and to avoid such objects, as may be productive of injury to the animal body.—Consistently with our limits, we cannot attempt to explain the peculiar structure of the organs of sight; and shall, therefore, briefly observe, that perceptions by the eye are effected by the refraction of the rays of light, through the medium of the crystalline humour; till they are collected into one distinct image on the retina, a membrane resembling a net; and which represents objects to the mind. Such rays are, during their passage through the cornea, or horny skin, broken and brought into mutual contact; after which they converge at the part containing the vitreous or transparent humour; and at which they separate, being again assembled together, and at length collected into as many points as the external figure represents.
Such is the manner by which we are enabled to behold objects in
