The Washington union., 1857-04-17

Our process first to gather the fruit when fully ripe,
all the PARTICLES stems and also all that de-
ectiye using only such sound and free from dis
ease We then pass the grapes thus cued through the
crsher by which the pulp of the fruit and the article
which contains the and colorng matter are com
pleely mixed. We then press out the juice and add
from and half TO two and half pounds of sugar to
the gallon according the quality of the fruit Gil our
casks and place them in the cellar When first psf the
height OF fermentation rack OF the must and put into
clean casks stop close and place in moderately
cool and dry location which in opinion is the best
adapted for the purpose
.sWe add any alcohol TO wine, nor do we
find il necessary, either to give strength or to preserve
1t from acetous fermentation.
Several specimens of wine accompanied this communi-
cation, of which the following description is given:
''The No | which we send you is made from grape
indigenous to our State nearly resembling the foreign
species called the black Hamburg The vine is hardy
bears winters without injury, and is good
bearer The fruit is large and fair and ireer from defect
than any kind that be cultivated with us. IL is OF
deep black color and covered with BLUSH pollen OF
strong though agreeable In opinion 1t Is the
best variety that be cultivated In climate for ma
king wine, far exceeding the Catawba or isabella From
its excellent qualities and the rich luscious juice which
it furnishes ito gladden. the heart of man. we call 1t the
Harrison grape after the late President of that name
"The No is made of mixed varieties OF the native
grape and preferred by physicians in those cases where
wine is necessary, to any in the market IL has more
age than No. /.
'.The No is made of beautiful native species of the
white grape which, from its clear and neat appearance
while hanging the yne call the crystal grape Ii
makes an admirable ladies wine for which this variety
seems to be peculiarly adapted
s'Te other specimens of more promiscuous COM
position of different varieties of the native grape
In conclusion these gentlemen state that from their
acquaintance with the different qualities of domestic
Wines they unhesitangly give their preference for the
native grape any exotic that be produced in their
climate In their opinion grape could be found that
would make stronger, better favored more palatable
wine if properly manufactured than of the native
varieties of Connecticut.
Official hteypiec.A delegation of Alexandrians waited
upon the Secretary of the Interior yesterday morning to
consult with him in relation to the Long Bridge. We
understand that definite conclusion arrived at but
that the question win undoubtedly be decided at early
day
Large Grant Of Lond-We informed, applica-
tion at the General Land Office that the quantity of land
granted recently by Congress for railroad purposes in the
Territory of Minnesota is estimated to 900
acres.
Penalties Of Rceipers Of Public Moaeys.We learn that
the President of the United States has fixed the penalties
the bonds of the receivers OF public moneys in
the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska at $50 900 in each
case. I'D.
Bonds Of Land OHcers We understand that the bonds
of the new land officers in the Territory of Kansas
being received the General Land Office and undergoing
the necessary examination preparatory to their approval
. NAVY DEPARTMENT
The Submarine Cabe.The United States steamer Mis-
sissipp having been selected part of the East India
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