Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-12

PURE CALIFORNIA WINE.-We are glad to
see that there is prospect that the poisonous
compounds consumes in this country as for
eign wines stand a chance of being supplanted
by pure native wines.
The progress of grape culture and the man u
facture OF native wines has made great pro.
gress in the United States within the last ten
years, and has finally eliminated in such
products as the California wines and brandies
of KchIer and Frohling, which have stood
close scientific analysis, aud have already
achieved national reputation.
Dr.. Craig, Of the Surgeon Generals Office.
after Il careful chemical analysis reports that
these liquors are all absolutely pure, contain
ing no foreign substance except the burnt S ugar
with which the brandy is colored. The sweet
hess of the wines is found to be due entirely to
grape sugar, and not to cane sugar, artificiaIly
added. The brandy he declares, to be GER
tainly distilled from the grape, though he
finds the taste somewhat coarse as vet.
The port wine, which is declared by Dr.
Craig to tie suitable for medicinal purposes, ia
recommended by Surgeon Woodward, also
of the Surgeon Generals Office, as better calcu
lated for the use of the sick in the army than
any other he has examined. The Museate,, a
wine of delicious boquet, by common consent
however, takes the lead in the list of the
Messrs Kohler Il Frohling; though the luscious
Angelica and the delicate Hook have a strong
array Of supporters for the supremacy.
The adherents Of any and all of these LIQUORS
cannot, however. 60 amiss, as they are certain
to get q pure article, and can therefore consult
their respective tastes as to flavor without run
ming the risk of being poso.led by an adultera-
ton.
The wines and brandies Of Messrs. Kohler h
Frohling can be obtained OF all leading dealers.
MRS. LINCoLN's RECEPTIoN.-The Oval and
East Rooms of the White House were throneed
to. day between the hours of one and three, it
being the regular Saturday afternoon reception
OF Mrs. Lincoln. The assemblage WAS a very
brilliant one indeed, bringing together the best
society in the National Metropolis. The Pres
ident was also present with Mrs Lincoln
The conservatory was thrown open to visi.
tors, and many embraced the opportunity to
view the rare plants and flowers contained
therein. r......
The Marine band, under Scala, enliyensa
the occasion with excellent music.
SENATOR HICKs.-We are glad to say ti!..r
this gentleman is doing as well as could be
expected under the circums tances, and is rest
ing comparatively easy today. He bore the
amputatioa with much fortitude, and has since
enQuIeo MS suNeTlhSs WIN great patience.
There is a written notice posted on the door
Of Senator Hicks room, requesting his friends
not to enter; but announcing that his symptoms
are more favorable this morning
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