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THE SIEGE OF PkTERsBURG

THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG.
Important Events Looked fsr-Our Line
Extended On the Left-lt Cuts the Peters
burg ind w eldon Railfoad-Prep para i0nl
for Another Attack on Petersburg-Presi.
dent Linceln's VIsit-Enthusiastic Re.
ceptisn.
correspondence Of the Philadelphia Inc uirer
HEAboUARTEKs ARMY OF POTOMAC, Tues
day, June 81, p. m.-Another day has passed
without any important ne " developments, but
there are indications that events Of considera-
BILE moment may shortly be looked for. / will
only say now that our lines have been extend.
ed on the left q distance from two to three
miles: and as an item of some importance, that
1t now cuts the Petersburg and Weldon Rail-
road, thus effectually interrupting the direct
line Of communication between Richmond and
the Gulf and seabord States.
Tomorrow we shall probably make another
grand effort for the possession Of Petersburg,
ward this evening tend to inspire confidence
that the result will be successful. WHAT these
dispositions are had, perhaps, better not be
told until the event Is over.
Tho roeei eertericc opposite nnr right have
been unusually in their demeanor to-day
Ambulances have been moved along the road
Our batteries lave opened upen them, but
these proyocatiOns have been insufficient to
stimulate them to active resentment.
Distant artillery firing was heard to the left
to-day, and II was probably Wilson's division
81 cavalry engaging some force OF the enemy.
Our base at City Point is one Of the best we
have had during the entire campaign. Ii is
within Ave or six miles of the front, and, the
roads being good, the army need want for
nothing that the resources of the nation can
supply.
The wounded from the various hospitals
have nearly all been sent to that point for ship.
ment North, and will soon be placed in the
well-regulated hospitals of our great cities,
where private philanthropy, operating with
the established agencies Of the Medical Depart
ment, W ill procure them those alleviations of
their suferings to which they are so we'll en-
titled.
President Lincoln was at the army head
quarters for q short time this afternoon. He
rode out along the heights occupied by the cap.
tured Notifications, from which he enjoyed as
satisfactory view OF the position in front as is
usually TO be obtained. Wherever he went he
was enthusiastically cheered by such troops as
were in his way, the number of whom, how.
ever, was not large, as most Of the army was
uninvitingly near the front.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM NEW ORLEANS

NEW YORK, June 2.-The Columbia, from
New Orleans, on the 18th, has arrived. The
steamers Merrimac, Cahambra, and Continen-
tai, had arrived out.
General Candy is On visit to Admiral Far
ragut, off Mobile
General Sickies arrived at New Orleans on
the 18th. The health of New Orleans is excel.
lent Several guerrillas have been captured at
ChafaIche river by Cd Maine cavalry.
The rebels attacked gunboat at Tunica Bend
on the 18th, and q passenger steamer on the
same night near Como Landing. The former
drove the rebels Off, but it Is supposed the lat
ter was considerably damaged.
Lieut.. Cobb, Of N. H. cavalry, captured by
the rebels, was murdered after surrendering.
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q NJ NJ ER DRESS GOODS
GREATLY RED UCED PRICES,

il. MAY & co.
viii commence on Monday, June 9th, to close out
the balance of their stock of
SUMMER DRESS GOODS
at very low prices. They have on hand of recent
purchase large stock Of
PLAID AND EMBROIDERED SILK GRESA.
DIMES, wORsTED GRENADINES.
PLAID AND STRIPED TAFFETAs,
PLAID, STRIPED AND EMBROIDERED MO.
ZAMBIQUEs,
PLAIN, PLAID AND STRIPED ALPACA POP.
Inns,
PLAIN AND FIGURED BAREGEs.
SOLID COLOR TAMARTINEs, GRAPE MARETs,
CHALLY DE LAINs. FRENCH CHINTz, JAG
oNETs, -.....-......
ORGANDIEs, LAWNS, G1NGHAMs, &c.
Allof which will be marked on Monday next IS
per cent under former prices.
The above goods are of fresh importation, and
very choice, both in styles and quality, having
been selected expressly for the best city trade.
MOURNING DRESS GOODS,
SUMNER FABRICS. will be included in the goods
marked down, SO will THIN sHAwLs and LACE
POINTS and MANTLES.
We expect to have great demand for the above
goods at the reduced prices. Those who intend to
go in' should be quick about it. we don't in
tend it shall take all summer to dispose of them.
j. MAY CO.,
sos Pennsylvania avenue,
je24-2t between 9th and 10th SITS.
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TIE COMPUTATION QUESTION.

1t is to be hoped that the House OF Represen.
tatives will promptly acquiesce In the action
OF the Senate last night In repeating the COM
mutation clause Of law. The question is SIM
ply, Shall the contest for the suppression ofthe
rebellion be continued or abandoned? II it is
to be continued, we must have the additional
troops that may prove necessary; and, to get
them the Communication law must be repealed.
The cause requires the men, not money and
be who votes to exempt any drafted man
capable of serving efficiently without fur
nishing an exempt substitute. simply votes to
insure the eventual success Of the rebellion.
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CHANGES IN THE POTOMAC FLOTI

CHANGES IN THE POTOMAC TL0TILLA.
The following changes have been made In
ker:
Volunteer Edward Hooker, detached from
the Yankee and ordered to the Dom modofe
Reed; Acting Master w. II. smith, from the
Reed TO TULIP; Acting Master II. o. Stone, from
the wyandank TO the Ella; Acting Ensign @.
E. Mcdonnell, from Ella to Primrose; Acting
Master L. @. Cook. from Currituck to Don,
mag ship) a. executive officer; Acting Ensigns
Y, T. Brice, from Primrose; James Merrill,
from Matthew Casser; and O. Case. from
Teaser to Don; Acting Ensign O. Watson, from
Dragon to Yankee, as executive oficer; Acting
Ensign 6ilderdale, frem Yankee to Reed; Act.
ing Ensign Nelson, from Reed to Dragon.
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RETURN OF THE pREsIDENT,

RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT.
The ordnance steamer Baltimore, Captain
Mitchell, arrived about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, bringing up President Lincoln, and
assistant Secretary Fox, who have been on q
visit to Generals Grant and Butler, and Ad.
miral Lee. At City Point, Bermuda Hundred,
and below Fort Darling
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~ meeting Of some fifty merchants and
bankers was held at the rooms OF the Chamber
Of Commerce, on Wednesday, to urge a repeal
Of the gold bill. The purpose, by discreet dis
adopted for the appointment of a committee OF
five TO consider the whole subject and commu.
nicate with the authorities at Washington, with
view Of obtaiI ing such amendment to or
modification Of the bill as might be deemed ex-
pedient The furry and panic in gold had
greatly subsidized yesterday. It was quoted
nominally at 112 to lis premium, but n o large
amount could have been sold at over 100.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET,

(By the Peoples Line-Omce 511 Ninth street
NEW YORK, June 24.-U. S. 1881, coupon 6's,
112; U. S. 52Os, 1O5k; Certificates Of Indebt-
edness, 96%; N. Y. Central, 1344: Erie, max;
Hudson River. 40; Harlem, 265; Reading,
1897: Michigan Central, l49; Michigan South
Pittsburg, 1lah; Cleveland and Toledo, 1t.a; Obi.
cago and Rock Island, 113; Milwaukee and
Prairie du CHEN, SO; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne
and Chicago. ia; Alton and Terra Haute,
63; Chicago and Northwestern, $751; Quick
silver, "a.
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BALTIMORE MAYoRALTY.-The two CITY
Unisn Conventions met last night, and have
nominated opposing candidates for the mayor
atty. The Unconditional Union Con yention
consisting Of delegates elected In pursuance of
the call OF the City Convention, unanimously
nominated Mayor Chapman for re-elec ton
The MISREPRESENTATION Con vention with ECU
unaHlmity, nominated Archibald Stirling, IT.,
as its candidate.
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LOST AND FOUND.

19LLAfs sHs
call at 500 18th street. near I. 1e AL
osT-on June "a . letter belonsinsle Fran
l. ci. A. Tuck. eontsinins my eIsnpti9p psps.s.
the sum Of 81 by leaving il .. tsis On =. !. s4s.
HoRss and s
sss Nh Between h to
elf. RBWARD-A GRAY HORSE str.yed on
NINE sears Old. lane il right hind foot. 1hsr. he
sss to BASoS "a. ''s
4sa sos SoE Ss IS e xs :sf
+; s:ss:.s sa sASr ana s 81:
0sgv9nc y MIisdDDesa.z, June p, small COL l,
warded; q st. south. between ID and Sd vest il.
I osT Or sTRAYE1-0n Monday the ?eth inst
her forehead. and slit IN her right ear IS reward
will be 9toldH IsF sil t6tsES No
CANE TO THE PREMISES OF THE SUB.
scTibe5 on the Bsdseq%s%5grs T rSsd near the
a1 ,e TAX TAX them away HENRY W p1EHL.
~ WsRR COLT 1ns mnnnsed to he ye.rs
old, with one white foot, butno artificial marks.
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property pay charges and take her away.
je2s-2t. Mount Pleasant Hospital.
7 osTI0p Wednesday mcrning. bstxe en- the he
Ssas as
Residence, on copper. The finder will be literally
rewarded by leaving them at the store of JACK
SON. BROTHER Co. s3s Penn. sven.s,. be-
tween 9Th and 7th SITS. je q 81"
p.7 81 9Tb sE II Es .
be suitably rewarded by leaving them with the
T OsT-On 18th instant medium sized red COW,
IL with short horns, one crooked leaning over
her ear, and having collar on Any one return
ing her to NS al street. near eth WILL se
I OsT-A pair Of GOLD sPECTACLEs, between
IL my book store and the market. H. scratched
on the frame. IS reward will be paid for their
return they are offered f1T sale RsTtssss will
Je 22.St* over Bank of Washington
T OsT -On Tuesday. the 2lst inst. on 9Th !, ii or
IL 10th streets, medium sized MOURNING PIN
valued as it contains hair Of deceased friends. A
suitable reward will be paid if returned TO- 5O4 18th
street, near the avenue je 22-3t1
uIRED AND NOT RETURNED-A man call.
III ing himself Wilson, hired a BAY HORSE,
white star in forehead little sprung front legs
about I52 hands high, and black shifting top
BUGGY, boot covered with patent leather, square
9Th about noon. A liberal reward will be paid
the return of any or all Of the n asoys and also
for !. the man NAbs Street near 18th.
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DyJAs O MCGUIRE & CO., Auetionesrs.

DwELLiNss HOUSES AMP Mp L 4 fsSSR gH go
S STf THnhTRs fG hFTERNooN. July nth. a: -
the gssSmi;ss by sgS y 5us Gt
trust on'ea ul No 80 folos 2is ct SEQ one Of sns
ana rscosds for .shin county q Todaa
sell parts of Lots lettersd snG and in
fronting es,.
aist street west, between and aro S with t.s
s tho stnry Brick Dwelling houses, with
baildinss be sold segsTstfil IN cash and the rs
c,a;ndar IN and II months, with interest,"
by deed Of trust on the premises; ,cysnue stan ps
terms Of sale not scgssda w 70 resell
esSsS;.hhe ~ asnense Of the defsnlting ,rctse
'Ae '''A J.CARTER MARRnk'h No Aueu
Se e4-eodds JIG. MCGC1nh . O.----'T---
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 2}-5 p. m, via
Baltimore, June 24.-The mail steamer Char
lotte Wander bilt, from Bermuda Hundred re-
ports no fighting mp to 10 O'Clock this g. m.
There is nothing later from the White House,
and no particulars from Sheridan since his ar
rival there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-24

I ANsBURGH BROS
BALTIMORE BARGAIN STORE
s7s SEVENTH sTREaL
7Aid Door Abovs Strs~,
SELLING OFF +# sELsIsa ovx
" .rt SELLING OFF
The entire stock Of Summer Dry Goods asa sr...
s sacri6cs.
We mention in part-A beautiful lot of Lswp,r
Soc; Bereges and Moxsm bi cues At 26c Black Sill
Mitts from 5ac. up; Crash for Towslins at l2c p.r
yard; Sun Umbrellas at half price: beautiful lot
of Summer Shawls at So; large size spkerd
Plaid Shawls at SI.so; Black Lace shavls-
these goods are from last year and therefore vsrr
cheap; Hoop Skirts for the Millions frst rate ar
ticle-z5 springs, at 81 cents.
HOSIERY, HOSIERY
Of every description much cheaper than any other
place in the city.
All CAMRRIos for lining es cents.
French Mechanical CoRsETS, white and dark
all numbers.
Bleaohed and Brown MUsLINS OF every well
known brand at less than factory prices.
FLANNEL of all grades. some very nice, all
wool, a. SOC. per yard.
LINEN and wOoLLEN GOODS for me, and
boys wear in great variety.
BLACK sILKsl BLACK sILKsI
The largest Stock in the city.
Our Stock of
SMALL TRIMMINGS
is complete and cheap. rt
PINS S cents,
NEEDLES cents,
SKIRT BRAID 10 cents,
And other Goods in pro portion.
Call early before Goods take another rise, at
LANSBURGH & BROS
BALTIMORE BARGAIN STORE.
375 Seventh Street,
Third Door above street
P. S.-Ladies who wish to avoid a crowd will
please call early in the morning or late In the
evening. JeA-tt
SUMM ER DRESS GOODS
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LOCAL NEWS.

A FEMALE SoLDIRR.-Yesterdaya afternoon 8
bright looking boy (apparently) appeared at
the Provost Marshals Office and presented to
Col. Ingraham a note which read as follows:
WAR DEPARTMENT, June %, ie6i-John
Cook, female soldier, desires pass to visit
the Army OF the Potomac. Respectfully re-
feIred to the Military Governor.
SECRETARY OF WAR.
Col Ingraham sssaw the point" and upon
questioning the would. be- soldier she admitted
that her name was Mary Shipped, and that she
wanted q pass to 90 to the Army Of the Potomac
to visit Captain IN q Michigan regiment,
whose name she would not give. Mary SAYS
she had succeeded in working her way to
Alexandria, and she thong bit she woul0be able
twenty years of age, and looked remarkably
well in her new military suit. She WAS turned
over to Capt Merritt, OF the Central Guard
house.
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THE ARREST OF THE NEW YORK NAVY
AGENT.

We give elsewhere the particulars OF the ar.
rest of Isaac Henderson. Navy Agent at New
York. The Navy Agency there has been placed
temporarily In charge OF Paymaster Gibson,
OF the New York Navy Yard. an officer Of high
stan ding and tried integrity.
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FROM THE FRONT.

Sharp Fighting on w Wednesday Nighttime
Rebels make n Flank Attack-They Gain
a Temporary Success, bnt are Finally
RepuIsed with Ioss-We take 700 Pris.
eners-The Rebels take 400.
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Gold.
Especial Despatch to the Star.l
NEW YORK, Juno "a, P. M.-Gold 2l7.
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RYJ J. c. MCGUIRE L CO., Auctioneers.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY At TUE S
CORNER OF MARYLAND AVENUE AM
STREEr NEST

CNRNER OF MARYLAND AVENUE ANU
TWELsTH STREET WEST.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. at 61s o'clock on the
premises we shall sell the whole of square no 5so,
Ton the Island :, subdivided into gooa buloinS
Lots. fronting respectively on Eleventh anu
Twelfth streets west and Maryland avenue air.
ming back to alleys. .us;,x
This comprises some of the choicest ouiIq.is
sites in that section of the city, and inc ssi az
worthy the attention of persons VINO WISH "A'
building sites.
Title indisputable. ;r s;Y and
twelve months, with interest. secured oy u''u' ~
All eopyeyanc.s and stamps at the cost OF 'hs
A payment of $40 on each lot will be required"
the time s,S OF SAFE G. MCGUIRE L CO.. Ancts.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-24

The Executive Committee OF the National
Democratic Committee decided, at their meet
Chicago Convention to Monday, the goth of
August.
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Death of DR.. WYATT,

Death OF Df. " yatt.
BALTIMORE June 24.-Rev. DR.. A. E. Wyatt,
Rector Of st. Paul's Episcopal Church in this
city for more than fifty years, died this morn
ing, in the seyenty.sixth year of his age.
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NUMBER OF FINE BUILDING LOTS EAST OF
THE CAPITOL AT PUBLIC SALE.
.On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, July 2. at six
O'Clock, on the premises, commencing with the
first named, we shall sell in
SQUARE NO. 7S6,
Lots No. u. Is. IA. Is and l6, fronting on North
street and 4th street east at the corner of these
streets.
SQUARE NO. l,0T.
Lots No. 4. 5, and Z. fronting on Kentucky and
South Carolina avenues and iith street east.
SQUARE SOUTH OF SQUARE NO. ,039.
Lot No. !.
SQUARE NO. lO62.
Lots No 5, 81. s. 9. H. and II, on South street,
between Kentucky avenue and 18th street east
ALL OF SQUARE SOUT OF SQUARE NO. 49,
Terms One third in cash. the remainder in SIX
and twelve months. with interest, secured by
deed of trrst on the premises.
Conveys at the cost of the purchasers.
je "a JAS. C. McGTIRE& Co, Aucts.
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STATE OF THE THERMOhKrER.-At Frank.
lin & Co.'s, opticians, No. sN Pennsylvania
avenue, the then mometer stood to-day AZ 1
O'Clock, % In the shade; 100 In tho sun.
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BOARDING..

ROAkDING.-FOR RENT, with Board, large
- front and back ROOMS, handsomely furnished.
Location in immediate vicinity of four Depart
ments. House airy and pleasant. To gentlemen
rooming together. terms very moderate. good
table kept. and q few meal boarders taken. Apply
at 395 18th street, between and G.. je % At
R0ARDING.-Mr, 3. Jacob has taken the house
~ Ny. 262 street, formerly occupied By Mr.. q;
Smart; The apartments are richly Furnished and and
army who wish to find themselves perfectly ct
and Mr. Jacob will take special care that the ser
vice of the table will receive his particular atten-
ton. te2l-lw$
HANDSOME ROOMS. WITH BOARD, AT 275
IL Vermont avenue, between n and I sts..-the
last house. few Table BOarders can be accom-
modated. je 2O-eo3t*
QOARDING-A few first class BOARDERS can be
- accommodated with Rooms and Board on or
after the LIST Of July next at No. 426 goth street,
southeast cor. of F. te O-2wE
DERsONs CAN BE ACCOMMODATED WITH
BOARD and LODGING at SIS per week, tOr 81
per dayJ at the Philadelphia House, No. 517 New
New Jersey avenue near BaltimSrs Depot,
BOARD WITH HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
- ROOMS, for two or three gentlemen, or fami,
airy, with spacious grounds. Terms moderate
Apply southwest corner 2lst and II streets. near
Penn. ave. je l62wH
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TwoHANDsoME BUILDING LOTS IN sQUA

TWOHANDsOME BUILDING LOTS IN SQUARE
SAP, FRONTING ON FIFTH AND SIXTH SITS.
EAST; BETWEEN SOUTH AND STREETS.
front of the premises, at 60 o'clock m, half
Let l3 and IL feet Of Lot g. in Square SO. One of
other IL feet two third inch 5th street east, be-
tween south and streets. A handsome loca-
Terms cash.
All conveyance, including revenue stamps, at
,e o. p GREEN WILLIAMS aucts
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DY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctio neers.
FINE BUILDING LOT ON N STREET, BE-
TWEEN nth AND 18th STREETS, AT

AUCTION.
On MONDAY. the 9th inst. at 61s O'Clock p. m II,
shall sell in front of the premises part of Lots
8 and 4, in subdivision of Square Ne. 3l3; fronting
IL feet inches on street, running back 100 feet
deep.
Terms: half cash, balance six and twelve months,
secured by a deed of trust on the premises.
ALI conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost
of the purchaser.
je PA GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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e24-2t
RYw B. LEWIS & co., Auctioneers.

pY W. B. LEWIS & CO.. Auctioneers.
TOMORROW, Saturday at 10 O'Clock, at our
store No. 3O7 Pennsylvania avenue, in addition
to our regular sale of Furniture, Feather Beds,
&c, we shall sell an invoice of Fancy Dry Goods.
Also, barrels superior old whisky, 81 boxes Fam
it VIM B. LEWIS CO. Aucts.
RY JAS. c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.
LOT OF BLACKSMITH TOOLS AND STOCK AT
AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, June 29th, at II
o'clock, at the shop of Mr. John Muntz, 18th st
between PENNSYLVANIA avenue and street north.
we shall sell complete assortment of
Blacksmith g Tools,
Lot of Stock, among which is about 50! Shoes.
Terms cash.
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HANDSOME ROOMS. WITH BOARD, AT 275
IL Vermont avenue, between n and sts..-the
last house. few Table Boarders can be accom-
mOdAted 81 en3tt
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PIC MICS, EXCURSIONS, &c,

COLUMBIA GARDEN,
" Corner Of l2tk street and Ohio dvenus
FREE CONCERT EVERY NIGHT.
Monday and Saturdays Concert commence at
O'Clock, with full Brass Band. The coolest Lager
in the city always on hand. ie Slim"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-05-18
How Prepared Coffees are Made.

The editor of the Baltimore American,
who admits himself to be great lover
of coffee, says he has received two
serious checks to his enthusiasm. One
was the assurance of an old traveller from
the East that his Mocha was not Mocha,
and the other Is related below:
Visiting recently the Commissary De
partment of one of our large military
hospitals, we noticed several barrels OF
dried coffee grounds, the purpose whereof
excited our curiosity. The polite Com
missary informed us that they received
twelve dollars a barrel for the grounds,
and thus added materially to the 'SIush
Fund" But what is it purchased for?'
we persisted. Well" said he. hesita-
tingly, lit is rearomatized by the trans
forming hand of modern chemistry, and
put up in pound papers, which are dec
grated with attractive labels and high
sounding names, ana sold At prices which
create establishment at the small margin
left for profit.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-05-18
Letter from a Pennsylvania Buffet
Maker.

DR. Elwyn, OF Philadelphia, furnishes
for the Country Gentleman the following
letter from dairy farmer Of long and
extensive experience:
PARLIAMENTARY 1st month"; I'd, '63
Esteemed friend Having been re
quested by thee 70 write ont = Statement
of the process of making good butter
/ have to observe that good cows and
rich pasturage-natural grasses-1rcen
grass and white clover are the essential
basis, together with cleanliness and
proper management.
The proper management, as | con
ceiye. would be to skim the milk ut all
times within thirty six hours after being
MIXED and in order TO effect this.
small quantity of sour milk should be
put into each pan at the straining of the
milk The judgment OF the dairy
manager should regulate the quantity
according to the atmosphere. hen the
cream is skinned into the creampot it
should be stirred morning and evening
until churned, which should be done
every three days during the warm
weather, and all the year if the quantity
Of cream would warrant it. After the
butter is broken in the churn to the size
of chestnuts, the milk should be drawn
off from the venthole through a fine sieve,
and then sufficient quantity of cold
water put in the churn and tumbled few
times-drawn off as before-more water
put in, and tumbled again. The water
should then be all drawn oil. and the
butter will then lay in q mass III the
churn, which should be cut promiscously
about, for the purpose of receiving the
salt, which should be a full pint for fifty
pounds, and the same proportion for less
or more. The butter should then be
tumbled in the churn sufficiently to mix
the salt. 1t should then be taken out of
the churn and Jumped into pounds a
nearly as possible, and sponged, weighed
and printed. 4 sponge Of proper size,
enclosed in corase linen cloth, should
be pressed on each lump until all the
brine is extracted, before being weighed
The most particular part of the pro
cess is attention to the skimming and
management of the cream, to prevent
rancidity from taking place before churn
ing, for if the cream is bad the butter
must necessarily be bad.
HOMER EACHUs.
ITO Doctor A. l.. Elwym."