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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS READING.

PRAcTlCAL JoKING.--A great many years
ago, before the introduction of steam navi-
CATION into the waters of Long Island Sound,
Captain Thayer, whose name will be remem-
bered by many of our readers as one OF the
pioneer captains in steamboat travel, com.
manded sloop in the waters Of Taunton
river. One morning, being at the landing
in Berkley, and having occasion to cross to
the other side he entered barn or shed
where the boats oars were kept with which
he was to cross.
While there hen came cackling of her
nest, having laid an egg. Being practical
joker, it occurred to him to operate little
upon the superstitious fears of the lnhabl-
tants of that benighted town. He accord
ingly picked up the warm egg, and wrote on
its susceptible she'll with his pencil, "Woe
to the town of Berkly," and replacing the
egg, left the barn.
In due time the nest was cleared of its
eggs, and the one bearing the inscription
discovered. The wonderful news was at
once photographed" from house to house
through the town, and before night hundreds
had journeyed to the spot to see for them
selves. CONSERVATION was depicted on eV-
cry oountenance in view of the impending
calamity which they were certain the phe-
nomena denoted. 1t finally occurred to them
to ask counsel Of their pastor in this their
hour of terror. Parson A. was accordingly
sent for, and arriving the cause of alarm
was made known to him, backed up by an
exhibition Of the egg.
The parson examined it attentively, after
which he laid it down, and for many min
utes seemed lost in reflection. His parish
oners thought they saw in this fresh cause for
alarm, and one and another would calculate.
in hoarse whispers, "The Lord wrote it the
Lord wrote it w At length the old man
rose as if to address them, and, stretching
to his full height, exclaimed, "lf the Lord
wrote that, he didn't know how to spell
Berkleyw and, bidding them good day, he
walked Off Their eyes were opened, and
they saw in it at once the trick of SHINE mis-
chievous wag, but it was not till some time
afterwards that they found out the author.
to whom they afterwards owed a grudge.-
Newpon NeacS.
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' ALEXANDRIA BREWERY.
IlE, undersigned is now manufacturing, II his
l., L 4

rIN ALEXANDRIA BREWERY.
1 II T. undersigned is now manufacturing. Al his
L K /. " /. K \,
Corner OF King and Fayette Streets,
Superior qualities ol
PALE, AMBER. AND CREAM ILES,
to which he respectfully invites the atientIon OF
his friends, and the public. Having IN expert
cncc uf over ~ years in The business, and posses
sing extensive mo"aJcctrj"g facilities. he Iia'tcrS
himself that his ALES will compare iavorably
with any manufactured, either in or OUT Of the
State "t Virginia.
If necessary. he could fill columns with III"
many hattcring testimonials lie has received with
regard to the superiority Of his ALES, from the
press and the pubic; but he prefers tina; his ALE
shall speak for itself
By Il strict pe.so"ni attention t" business, ana
n determination 10 manufacture nothing but Il
suuerior quality OF PEEE ALE, lie hopes 10
merit a share Of public patronage
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER, put up eX-
prcs.y for family use, constantly on hand.
r,'~ Orders promptly attended 10.
NH - II. 5. MARTIN.
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FACTS FOR Poor FARMERs.-"Thoseta farmers
who have most difficulty to make both ends
meet always plow most and keep most stock.
Now, these men take the true plan to keep
themselves always poor, because their crops
and stock are always poor and bring lit
tlc." SO writes John johnson in letter to
the Secretary of our State Society; and he
thus illustrates his statement: "lt is good
profit to raise three hundred bushels OF
wheat from ten acres, but when it takes
thirty acres to raise that amount it is raised
at a loss. So it is with cattle and sheep; you
will see the thinking farmer making four
year old steers worth from $50 to $50 each
and his neighbor's at the same age not worth
over S25 to $40. Hills advice to the latter II,
If his land is exhausted he should plow no
more than he can thoroughly manure
Seed with clover and grass and let it rest,
and that field will not only pay we'll for til
age but it will furnish manure (if rightly
managed) to make another field of the same
size rich also;" And then keep it rich; do
not run it with grain until again exhausted,
or 1.-The latter end of that land will be worse
than the first Country Gentleman
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,rp CHANGE OF RUNNING OF
- STEAMER GIPSEY.-0n and after
N0nlpy. liza instant, the Steamer GlPSEl vii!
ran regularly. every day, between Farminston and
Alexandria, for passengers and freight, leaving
Pennington ut s. o'clock 4. M.-returnlnS, leave
Alexandria at ), 7. VI.
Terms of passage from Pennington to Alcxan-
dria and back. % cents :or each passenger. Chill
,}rsn under - years, half price.
y!<-ltf ALFRED u. GARDNER Il co.
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Mss~ A CARD TO YOUNG LADIES AND
GENTLEMEN.-Th subscriber will send Cfree Of
charqe) to all who desire it, the Recipe and direc
tions for making simple Vegetable Bohn, that
will, in from two TO eight days, remove Pimples,
Blotches, Tan, Feckles, Sallowness, and all impf-
rites and roughness of the Skin, leaving the same
as Nature intended it should be-soft, clear,
,uooth, and beautiful. Those desiring the Recipe.
with full instructions, and advice, will pleasec call
on or address with return postage)
JAS. 7. MARSHALL.
Practical CHEMIST.
No. 32 City Building, \. York.
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LATOU CH f,
MERCHANT TAILOR, SO King Street.

I 5 now receiving a very large and choice as
| sortment Of all the various kinds OF GOODS
usually kept in first class Merchant Tailoring
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment
Thankful for the very liberal patronage already
bestowed, q continuance is respectfully solicited
Uniform and small pro6ta-quick and safe re-
turn=. sep II
NEW FALL GO0DS.-I am just receiving
y my first instalment of GOODS for the FALL
Of 1860, among which may be found some entire
ly new aud very desirable articles. My stock of
Chcnes, Worsteds and Fancy Working mate"
rails is very full, comprising many entirely new
articles, Hair Nets in Braid, Silk, plain and bril-
ant Worsted, and plain and brilliant Chenille. A
further supply Of Magic Rufiss OF the best goods
and neatest sewing yet introduced. very cheap
lot OF Misses and Ladies Hoop Skirts, new But"
tons, Belts, &c. ". i. RICHARDS, JR,
aug17 ll0 King street.
BUILDERS HARDWARE, Gc-Just received
ID direct from the manufactOry, supply OF
BUILDERS HARDWARE, comprising general
assortment of Locks, Bolts, Hinges, Screws,
Rrads Nails. Sash and Shutter tastenings, hnops,
Patent Blind Hinges, dc.
Also, Planes, Iiatchets, Braces and Bits Chisels,
Hammers. Files, kasps Axes, Axe and Hammer
Handles, Pick and lIatchet Handles, Picks, Mat
tockS. &c. The subscriber will offer inducements
10 purchasers in his line. and invites an examina-
rion. [aug Isl j. 7. CREIGHTON, SIS king-st.
DRESEKNE CANS.-The subscriber has on
L hand small lot of the most simple, and best
PRESERVE CANS in the market, which will be
sold at low price TO close out.
As the season is well advanced, my stock OF su-
perior Water Coolers Will be sold for CASH, al prime
cost. good many articles in the line OF Ram
and Japan Tin Ware are offered below market
rates Call and see faug Isl J. I. CRElGHION.
VIRGINIA HAMMERED IRON, Pennsylva-
Y MIA hammered, and full assortment of Rolled
R,rs PLATE, Scroll, Oval Half Round of the very
hest Enplish Brands. / can and will sell all at
the lowest market rates, and only ask an examina-
ton. wv l. pnnD iN'
Sep15 King street.
JITINDOW CURTAINS.--A splendid stock OF
w new, PAINTED AND GOLD WINDOW
SHADES, containing every variety of choice
styles. Also. IL large stock Of Buff Blue, Green,
and Drab Window Shadiugs, for sale at
J. P. CLARKES
je2l Window Furnishing Store, l5s king-st:
DEBURGS AMMONIATED SUPER PHOs-
- PHATE OF LIME, the genuine article tor
sale Oh pleasing terms by ,,rrprn
sepl2 JAS. y. We --- r. :.
2OO. 1000 100000 no No.a do.
just received and for sale by
VIRGINIA COAL OIL, from the works Of the
Y great Kanawha Goal and OIL Company, for
sale BY Dy 23l D. B. SMITH, Union st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-09-21

ROCERS-DEALERS II COkN NEAL
II cDRN, O1TM BALE nay, and all kind:
o.. .UiLL-FEED, corner Of Prince and Roya! SIS.
Alexandria, Va. mp l9-dIy
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
60 .NP i \ J,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
.nIrr-r, 90 nA0 nGIIAPG

ChpITAL OVER $4,000 DOLLARS,
AND CONSTANTLY IN CE l. AS | AG.
The Charter Of this Company offers more ia'ora-
HI. advantages to the farmer and others, than any
COMPANY chartered in the STATE, BY lnsuilng
with or without d premium noic. II ihe applicant
prefer he can pay tho full amount "i the premium
in ca 81, or by eiicctng Il cash insurance for two
ycars the insured sa"cS 0nc-clghin OF the aihodit
he would otherwise have to pay; OF ~ bceominSa
member and giving small premium note, the m
;trcG saves nearly onc-haf Of the amount charged
BY Stock Companies, when msurinG from year TO
year This is the advantage resulting from the
combination o. the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
lhi, Company commenced issuing Fo!rlcs
AGAINST loss or damage ly lire. the l%th DAY "i
March, 1854 since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons havc insured and hero.He
member, .: the Company, and over ScEeatf 'h""-
sand dollars nave been paid for losses. taFlig
crcasc. our business during the past year, we zee!
grateful! for the liberal patronage bestowed "f"h
the Company thus far, and Tor !ta hAlc:'hS pro-
p.rts of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe that hy prudence, caution. and rigid
syst..ln of economy, they will establish Tor tiis
COMPANY i reputation for cicapncSs ana S'!e'F
not surpassed by any Company in the L. 9t;'tr@.
All differences in settlement Of io.sc", may be
determined by three lsintervstcl arbiratorS OF ;ae
County where such loss happened, to he mutually
chosen hv the iuSurcI and the Eu"pany.
DIRECTORS:
II W. Thomas, James T. cl"s..
y y Robertson, Thomas Z. Hat
Dc. Il. Ii. Staher, Il. II. tafiri'
Christ Nea!c, Nm. wright
p. =. l.i:aru!nb. il. +. Lester.
Si}a- B;,,!om Ben. /. Mile.
" NJ Tu.ucr George T.. French.
A. K. E!tkrr, Nul. I. Knight,
0FFICEKS:
!; W 'ri,.,n,e pr..'t Thomas r. nill. Trc'cr
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BUSINESS CARDS.
J. ID. CoksE. d. y. .oH" ..'
Banking Exchange, and Collection Office OF
rDRSE BkDI II ERS,


CURSE Bk or II L Is,
No. % Erchonye Black.
I'VE will make Collections OH all accessible
w points in the United States and hold pro-
ceeds subject TO Check, or remit promptly [" any
designated point. w
v, will deal in Erc1anys, Tinse BIS, Prom!s-
sory Notes. jaclprcnt NenCg COIN, DC.
STOCKS aud other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms Interest allowed to Depostors.
A varied experience Of many years IN TINS ouSi-
ness enables us To offer services with confidence
to the public. fcD lSs-n
u rrPEr ARTHUR HERBERr
Banking, Exchange, aud Collection Office Of
ErRkE + 4 II Ek Ri,
No. So, hing-street.
VsTE will make Collections on all accessible
w points IN the United States. and hold pro-
cccds subject to Check, remit promptly 10 any
designated point
We will deal in Ecchonyr Tims E"1s, Pro,ai'-
yo,.g Notes, tnc,nr,at No"ry, CAIN, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought ana sold
CommiSsium Jan IT
: ;,rYrurrys H. q. rALIArEEEo.
HUMPHREYS TALIAFERRO,
Successors 70 MARSHALL. 4 COZ
Gyocc,x. CoanljSsion amt L"ITaniing
MERCHANTS,
No. II King street, Alexandria, Va.
RrrERENrES :-AlcssrS. Fowlc L Co., Alc%an-
dri;,, Va.
John c. Bc;.le. Fauquicr county, Virginia.
,Ino 8 Barbour, jr.. CuIpcpcr county. ' irSinla.
COL John Willis, Orange county, Virginia.
Wan Bayne, Baltimore Maryland.
,Ino s. Buckmcr. Knrpahannocii county, Va.
Edward C. Marshall, Fa~4uicrcounty, Virginia.
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DAVID tlINSIE.N,

DAVID fNNSIER,
TIUfNEl- 4 T IA ",
WILL practice in the several Courts IN the
W District Of Columbia. aal III The Imaui:
Court of Alexandria.
0fficE No. 80, LoUisianl avenue, near the City
Hall. Washington city.
RESIDENCE, Alrvaniria. W. oct2'--u
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N-EGROES NANTED.-I "iSh to rnrcna:.,es 9
" any Number o: NEGROES, ior which NJ!
puv liberal prices. Tho" wishing - SELL VIII u'
we'll to Gull on me before selling, a: ny o!t S'aa"'
at West Eud, Alexandria, Va. ta.
g1S-0tf ~"',' h''''''
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81 HL-L
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
INVITE the attention ot the public - the 'sr'i'-
| ties afforded by th Company, tor IN" 'l'iiIk a"a
safe conveyance oI Specie, Bank Notes, Nis"''..e
packages. heavy and bulGy freight, &.
EXPRESSES tor the Last, t. BALTIMORE Fh''' -
delphiu, New York Boston, fro' .i@n,r. Ii't1l"t.''
&C.. close at our office daily, al | o'clock. t. u.
EXPRESSES tor the south, t. ki,hI"'nd. Fred
erick sburg Petersburg. and ior points IN North
Curolina South Carolina. aud Heorgl'I' close III
oar office daily, at / o'clock. :. N.
EXPRESSES for Lynrhrtrg. Bristol, hh"H'i!
Chattanooga. Nashville, Memphis, New vrlca"s,
and intermediate points wa orange 2n' AieN.n-
dria Railroad) close II office at 6tj, \. u"
and go, 7. NJ, daily.
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied b,
careful aud trustworthy messengers and The t"t'"
can RELY upon all business entrusted !" u5 ",I"s
done with safety. punct,tality, ANA despatch.
RArEs.-From Baltimore - cents per l'o u.s.
from Philadelphia, 81: tco~ New York. ) 90
lss~ No packages Of goods taken - weight ""-
NV $50 K. W. FALLS. Agent.
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4 LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent. SIOCh,
Il Registered aud Coupon, for sale by
dee 29--tf tphah 4 bhp th1A"'
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JOHN MARSHALL.


TTORNE 7 4 7 i W,-A!erundrta, -
rs Office on Royal street, lately occupied ,
4, ;. c, T., Stuart ap -'-u
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MAIL LIN l..
NEW ARRANGEMENT, III J 2iat 1860.
ALEXANDRIA, LOyDOUE aid HAMPSHIRE
RAILROAD.
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THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant. No. ), South Wharycs,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
CT
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WASHINGTON BREWERY.
RAEGUT ALE, PORTER AND STRON

DL2 jhl!1 ALE, lOh L Lit AM "IND~''
BEER.
4 FULL assortment of barrels halves and
n quarters, of the above superior and pure
MALT LIQUORS, can be had alta low price from
JOHN DAWSON.
Middle Store. old Theatre, Alexandria, Va.
The STRONG BEER on account Of its low
price and mild flavor, j. well fitted TOR family use,
and il will prove Il most agreeable and who!csoine
beverage to ialiic> and children.
n Il. Read the following from the Evening
Star Of December ), 1889:
a REmAHhABIY FINE ALE.-Mr. Davison's
successor in the Washington brewery, corner OF
and 27tll streets, Mr. Colincau, is now manutac-
turing Xxx ale aud porter and brown stout, all Of
which reflect infinite credit Oh his establishments
His ale compares tavorabiv, indeed, with the best
PHILADELPHIA and Albany alcs. being, according
to our taste much more like the best English and
Scotch alcs than those imported from either Of
,nosc cities. II he continues to prod"cc so supe-
rior an article, he will shortly make 4 reputation
for his brewery surprising that oiany Northern
establishment.
Euouir, Of JOHN DAWSON,
Theatre Building, alexandria,
NH ln.--tf Wholesale Dealer IN Malt Liquors.
NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE,
No. a Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Va.
4 CARD.-ENUGU GRIMES respectfully IN
- forms h. friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES l..
GRIMES, and under the firm name OF h. q III NJ Eo
L son. We have resumed n the old stand on Fair
fax street. the STOVE, AND TIN WARE EUSt-
NESS IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES, and hope and
expect IL conduct the same, ~ 10 merit the co-
dencc and patronage fall who maY give us call.
We intend 10 devote our time and attention more
esucci.l!y 10 on: door work, both III town and
country, sucI rs
EDIYfVE GETwERFNL; aaR SPORTING,
And nj! kinds Of Stove and furnace Work, and
jobs that require skin and experience.
All johhimg and Repairing attended 10 in person
Our Stock Of SrUY rs IL intended to sult the
wants ogcycry body. Wcare determined to please.
both in wo:!, done amA goods sold. Oar expenses
are small and We shall ne content with small profits
- Orders from The country, either Tor work
or Tor goods promptly attended 10.
oct i-lv T. GRIMES & son.
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HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES,
n, - S.nIh Iuil.i .Nrefi InliuIciDNIA.
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IAcrER-W, are now receiving aud have
'Ln' On hauS r supply o: BLUE WINDSOR
PLASTER, brought direct from Windsor; also,
GROUND PLASTER, lin bags furnished ~ "S''
aii Al m .n' i0"'SN KNOX i BROTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-09-21

TIXCELSIOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
II CANS.-I hare on hand some Of those ccic.
bratei Excelsior Cans for iruit and vegetables
They have been we'll tried for the last three sea-
sons. and pronounced Ike hest aud chtaIes: III use.
anr4 H. T. GREGORY. lis i l20 king-st-
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MIss ELLEN MARKS SCHOOL
WILL BE RESUMED OH the eighteenth of
" September. Parents desiring to enter tnclF
children a> pupils will make III early application
at her residence, 81 King street
quv o2--.rc.0rfi
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A 5 ALL DO ACkNOWLEDG that the Tub
n or Jersey Churn is the best Chnrn that Is in
use but a the price mas been too nigh would
state that have made arrangements with the fac
tory, a:.d will now sci! them ~ per cent less than
;hev have been sold il this market. Call Oh
l.. HERRING,
Broom and Wooden ware House, Royal street.
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VIRGINIA HAMMERED IRON, pennsylva-
Y MIA hammered, and full assortment of Rolled
Bars, Plate, Scroll, Oval Half Round of the very
best English Brands can and will sell al! at
the lowest market rates and only ask an examina-
ton. nro. L. DAnD" IN
sen Is King street.
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! HAVE JUST RECEIVED. this day. an adj
/ iitioaaI supply Of BGNNLTS. tAc rret1icst
AMI chcarc<t ever offered tog sale III thls nark,t'
have also enlarged my stock "t RIR3cES,
puaIIrs. FLOWERS, and STRAW TRIM
NlNGS. Al! viii lie sold low.
NY IL "O!.A i. ~ .iN>'
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- VESSELS WANTED FOR
~S&. NEW YORK,
BOSTON,
COuASSET NARKOWS,
NORWICH,
Aud other ports, to load with Coal ut curront
rates Of freiyh L. NJ FRANKS,
Je TT Upper Coal Wharf, North OF Canal.
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WINDOW CURTAINS.-A splendid stock OF
w new, PAINTED AND GOLD WINDOW
SHADES, containing every variety of choice
styles. Also, large stock of Buff, Blue, Greon,
and Drab Window Shadiugs, for sale at
J. P. CLARKE'S
ia2l WinInw Furnishing Store, l5S king-st
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-29

In large lonely house, situated in the
south of England, there once lived lady and
her two mad-seryanls. They were far away
from all human habitations, but they seemed
to have felt no fear, but to have dwet there
peacefully and happily. 1t was the ady's
custom, with her maids, to go round the
house every evening, 10 see if all the windows
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-29
WORCESTER:
Business CLOTHES.

GEORGE w. HOBBS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
UXBRlDGE, MASS.
Office over Blackstone Bank. dlf ANS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-11-29
TERMS OF ADVERTIsTye.
0Nants.

WET NURSE WANTED-A healthy
~, woman. Address J. f. Bailey, at Dormans MI.
94S 9AotN diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-07-14

The philosophy of butter-making has long
been studied, but il is very strange that certain
phenomena, though easily accounted for on
assumptions of facts universally admitted,
have ever and do yet present difficulties which
render the explanations, though the best we
can give, still not quite satisfactory. The fact
that cream buried over night in napkin in the
earth will be butter in the morning, indicates
truth in the system proposed by the French.
man in the article which we COPY, and we
think the way looks clear for true explana.
ton OF the phenomena. We have heard the
statement made on good authority that the
butter globules in the cream have been entire
ly Inexperienced, as to their structure and
characteristics, which, if true, may lead to i'm
portant Improvements in our methods of but
termaking:
NEW FRENCH SYSTEM.-"A French chemist
has invented new mode of making butter.
by means of a filser instead of a churn the
apparatus being Of the most simple character.
The tilster is kind of bag, formed of
white felt, or even sheeting, The bag should
resemble in shape, military fatigue cap,
only being much longer than deep From
each of the two corners issues a porous
string Ia piece of ordinary wickng is
the BEST, destined to furnish an outlet for the
liquid parts of the cream about to be placed
inside the bag, which should be suspended
place. The filter being filled with cream, the
whey or thin milk will soon drip through the
cloth, or pass out by means of the wick con-
ductors. In the course of twenty four or thir-
ty hours, nothing but the cream will remain in
the filter, and this will be as thick as the
cheese known in Germany as "smear kase."
The process is now half completed. The So
lidified cream is taken out and placed in a
strong linen sack, the aperture of which is
closed with bit of Irvine. The whole is
placed in a broad trough, or on table, and
vigorously kneaded with the two hands. In a
few moments the sound of a slight splashing,
and the issue of water, will indicate that the
butter is made. There is no more to be done
but to take out the contents of the sack and
work out the buttermilk in the usual manner
Practical housekeepers will thoroughly appre
ciate the rapidly and economy of process
like this, which has the advantage of inGuring
the purity of an article so abominably adul.
terated as the butter sold in cities is almost
invariably"