The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-08-15
From the Farmers Monthly Visitor.
w ASuINGTON'S FAVORITE SUPPER

Ii was said of Washington that his fnvoriie meal
for supper was tumbler of milk and piece Of corn
meal bread newly backed. This we think can be re-
commended for those who arc DESTROYS of sound
sleep and good health; and to those whose appettes
have not been vated by high seasoned food nothing
surpass it acceptable to the palate. For those
who labor hard, and require something substantial to
restore spent srcngth,t is strong food to the of
leisure is light iood TO the disordered powers, it is
simple food, and in milk is found great corrective
oil an unhnged appetite: the feeble it is light and
nn'rlcIous food, and dreams and Nightmares leave
disturbed the repose of those who lie down utter such
composing supper.
1t was among the anecdotes OF Washington that af-
Ter he became President of the United States he had
occasion to make short journey from Philadelphia.
and although he desired rather privacy than notorety
people would gather 10 the road sides and places Of
Ills stopping for the purpose Of behodng him. He
had ridden until night and had frequently been under
'o necessity OF oturnng and recprocatng attentions.
LUIS with the ride had fatigued him, ind he was de-
S"Ous oil a quiet supper and retirement TO bed as
soon as he should reach the tavern. But as he drew
towards the villnge the people were becoming more
numerous and an address and supper in company a.
waited him. To avoid this, with his snly attendant
NC look retired road and pushed at GALLON TO reach
'"e stopping place for the night. In the darkness he
u''gmed from his horse unknown, went in, and his
"'nu ''at accompanied him applied for supper and
"'sngs 1t was the house where preparations were
"'"Ni's ard The answer was that supper could be
prepared at present, for every body was fully occu-
DreDarntiOns for b,
was expected every minute. "Al we want is pitch
VI nc" milk and piece Of corn bread if you havo
gu can have that at once,'' was the reply: and
"aS"hston and his friend took their supper quietly
a"u "l'hout other company. The nnkeeper was then
'O'I 'na' The general having supped fatigued and
"S"eo 10 retire at to bed; that he wished to be
A'useo 10 those whose kindness had brought them
s'''er 10 see him, but that without refreshing sleep
" "PPreheEded that he would be unfit to proceed in
~ c.' morning. when he would be happy to see his
"'nds before his departure.
Inc tavern keeper, who had an idea that great
.' must nave great supper, after Washington had
e'"eu made known what is above related, and the
morning the chief arose, refreshed and animated
'"'cr his countrynen, and pursue his journey.
~ farmers of the Granite and other States, who
- your own efforts and information obtained from
''Slor shall become rich, keep,I admonish you,
~ yOuF PLAIN habits and Washington suppers, and
NJ I''e0y promote health and increase your days
'""S VINO become afluent leave off exercise and 90
s'""s nigh seasoned food, heavy meat or lobster
and are first in the hands of the doctors and
nas U,e undertaken. Avoid this we beseech you:
,a1 "'ea your pride shall whisper these things to
'"fh away with the recollection Of Washington