Take half a hundred of walnuts just when they are ready for pickling,
that is, when punctured with a pin no shell can be perceived. Take
a jar that will a little above hold them, deposit in it a layer of
coarse-sugar half an inch thick, on this make a layer of walnuts
well wiped, and every one sound, then a layer of sugar, and so on
alternately to near the top of the jar. The allowance of sugar must be
half a pound to every score of nuts. Tie coarse paper over the mouth
of the jar and place it in a saucepan of boiling water, in which it
must remain three hours. This will dissolve the sugar; the syrup should
now cover the fruit; if it does not, add some more sugar and continue
the simmering. When cold, cover the mouth of the jar with bladder, and
do not disturb them for six months, for the longer kept the better
they will be. These will be found of excellent and extensive use in
families of many children as a gentle aperient medicine. One is a dose
for a child of five to seven years old, and so in advancing ratio, and
instead of proving nauseous to young palates, will be regarded as a
treat, and, if I am not mistaken, adults will occasionally be troubled
with constipation.