The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-12-07
TRUE HISTORY OF CUTTER WHISKY.


 gently been drawn to this article, and much interest manifested in the matter by those bibulously inclined, a short sketch of the origin and history of the oXhilerating com pound may be of interest 10 somo of your readers.
 The discovorer of what is now known as Gutter Whisky" was gentleman named Noah, who is generally supposed to have been the first ship builder and navigator. The old-Skipper, having made land, after his long voyage without chart or compass
 guide him, and grub being rather short, all hands and the cook were ordered ashore on a foraging expedition. Among other spoil brought back was a quantity of wild grapes, which were thrown with the rest of the plundcr into the ships cutter. Old Noah. having occasion a few days after wards 10 go down there, found little pool of dark looking liquor. which had been pressed from the grapes, in the bottom of the boat On tasting IL hefoundit was pleas ant and took some more; in short the an- cient mariner. as has been the way with mariners ever since, imbibcd SO much of the captivating juice that he became ob- livlouS, laid down in the bottom of the cut ter and fell fast asleep. He was discovered there sometime later by one of the crew, and on being awakened, immediately had recourse to the little pool of liquor, an ex- ample which was followed by the whole crew. \ lively breeze coming up, Captain Noah ordered sail-to be made, but after their indulgence in the grape juice, there was not man aboard who could mount the ratlines, and only three sails could be set to catch the -favoring breeze; and from this incident. has come the saying, applied to one who is slightly under the influence, ''he is three sheets in the wind" Noah and his crew knew how to appreciate a good thing, and the extract from inc grapes was rapidly improved upon; but, from its being first discovered in the ships cutter, they agreed to call it Gutter Whisky
 Such is the true story of the discovery of this great boon to mankind, which, like that of roast pig by the Chinanan, was en- tirelv the result of an accident Succeed ing ages have added many new improve ments to the original. Among those who became famous iii this line among the an- cient Greeks, was an old fellow called Bac- chus, who, in his day, was a person of great influence and importance in the Common wealth. IL is understood that he kept, in Ancient Athens, what we call a saloon, or bar-roOm, but which, in that age and city was known as "pothouse.' BacchuS was a great politician, and in the manipulation of ward caucus his equal was not in all Greece. His establishment became great resort for politicians. and crowd of follow
 
 They were known as 'pothouse- politicians, and the tribe k numerous even at the pres ent day. Bacchus was elected Alderman and rose to high distinction in the State and after his death was Deiiied by his fol lowers, and, to this day, many a brimming cup of genuine Cutter Is quaffed tO hi, memory.
 In modern times Scotland and .Ircland have produced, and still continue oproduce large quantities of this flva,ite brand. In the former country. the natives have become SO accustomed to it. that they use it as wC do milk or coffee, and even sucking babe. early learn to imbibc it. and prefer it tC their mothers milk. In every house, large cans of the fiery fluid are always kept ou hand, free to every one who may come along. This will account for the "canny Scots"
 Cutter whisky was introduced into Ire land by a gentleman known Gs Paudeen, ai- ter whom it was named, but which has since been corrupted into P9.5en, The native. took kindly to the new beverage and proved to be experts, both in the manufacture and consumption. DiSdaining to submit 10 the tyrannical tribute imposed on its manufac- turc by the ruthless Saxon, inc makers have taken to the hills. where, undiSturbed by in- spectors or caugers, they send forth the sparkling "dccw." The persecution by the hated Sassanach has become so bitter. that. whisky and patriotism. hatred of the Saxon and love of her native h)stills have become synonymous terms in the Green Isle.
 The greater part of the whisky consumed in the United States is made in the Kingdom of New Jersey, from whence it is brought across the river to New York, where it is sold as " supported liquor
 Owing to its peculiarly powerful and cut ting character it is known as Jersey light ning.n It Is now understood that the fero ciOus courage displayed by those sons of thunder, the BasEi Bazouks, is owing to doses of this brand mixed with aqua fortis. which is issued to them before going into action; this is the reason why those fierce salamandcrs stand fire so well. Bobby Burns alludes to the pugnacious qualities of Cutter when he says
 We twopenny we fear nae evil,
 We usquebaugh we'd face the deil.' Usqucbaugh being the Scotch name for Cut ter whisky.
 trust, MT. Editor that this explanation will have the effect of setting at rest the doubts which have arisen in the minds of a great many individuals in the community, as to the genuine character and purity of their liquids. Let all distracting doubts vanish, and let them feel assured that they are indulging in the "clear quil,' and as they serenely sip their morning cocktail, midday appetizer and soothing nightcap, let their motto be "cut and come again. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT