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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

SUPREME court OF APPEALs.-The fol-
lowing cases were disposed OF yesterday:
Barnett, &C., Us. Barnett, &c. From the
Circuit Court of Madison. Partly reversed,
Judge Moncure delivering the opinion OF
the Court.
Burch Us. Hardwick. From the Circuit
Court of LYnchburg. Approved, Judge
Staples delivering the opinion OF the Court.
Stearns, &C., Us. Beckham, DC. From
the Circuit Court of Culpeper. Affirmed,
Judge Burks delivering the opinion OF the
Court,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

The County Coort.-LaWson Burfoot (col-
oreN was convicted Of entering store
near Halfway station and sent to the pen
itentiary for five years. -.
Alexander Condrey was convicted OF as
saut and battery on Mrs. Phoebe Corstley
and fined SIS and costs.
James Capron lease noted yesterday was
discharged after one days imprisonment on
account OF bis family's condition.
The court adjourned for the term last
night. ,:,,.
md FIVE not true bills. This is good work
for grand jury to do in one day after eX-
amining nearly fifty to seYenty-flVe VII
nesses.
William Henley, charged with maliciously
striking William Spears with q powder-can
at Granite. Tried; one year in the pani-
Tertiary. 4 49,.
David Lockett and Agnes Watkins.
charged with, unlawful cohabitation. Tried
and acquitted.
George Woodby and Bradking johnson,
charged with breaking into Calvin Lips.
combs barn aud stealing wheat. Tried and
acquitted. - =
James Al. Morrissesf. charged with oh,
tanning money under false pretences. Nolle
prosequi entered.
James Blair, charged with stealing honey,
Continued to June term. '.,.',
Commonwealth Us. David Lockett and
Agnes Watkins, charged with adultery
Not true bill. -.
/ Commonwealth US. Pleasant Randall,
charged stealing q hog. Not true bill.
Commonwealth Us. Nicholas Brockweii
charged with shooting stock. Not a true
BILL.
Commonwealth Us. Archer Volly, charged
with stealing corn. Not true bill.
The following is the official report O
1.-The Moffett register for February: Firs
] district Bermuda, and Midlo.
THAN Sf78.O3; Second-Dale, Clover Hill
and Matoaca- $I1s.s5. Total, 1885,
I Large quantity OF civil cases were dls
posed OF.
Rains have stopped all farming opera
tions. .s..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

THE CASE OF STEARNS AND OTHERS VS..
BEcKHAM AND OTAERs.-This important and
very interesting case, decided by the Su-
preme Court of Appeals on yesterday, grew
out OF contract dated the Goth November,
1862, by which Franklin Stearns and the
late John Minor Bolts claimed to have pur-
chased of James A. Beckham, OF the county
OF Culpeper, his splendid landed estate
called "Auburn," situate in that county,
and some personal property, at the gross
price Of 100000, cash, payable in Confed-
crate money.
The sRit just ended was bill fled by
Stearns and the heirs OF Mr.. Bolts against
the heirs OF Beckham to enforce the execu-
ton OF the contract for the sale by having
the title conveyed to them, they alleging
payment of all the purchase-moneY. The
defence, in the main, was that at the date OF
the contract Beckham was mentally incom-
petent to enter into contract Of such mag
nitude, and that it was procured and exc
cuted under such circumstances that q
court OF equity, according to the principles
governing its Jurisdiction, could not lend
its aid to enforce it.
The Circuit Court OF Culpeper, at spe-
cial term held by the Hon. e. A. Wingtield,
decided for the defendants and dismissed
the bill OF the plaintiffs, leaving them to
their remedies in court Of law.
The Court OF Appeals affirmed the decree
of the Circuit Court, the opinion being de-.
livered by Judge Burks, and concurred in
bv Judges Anderson and Staples. Judges
Moncure and Christian dissented, holding
that it was case for the specific perform
ance of the contract, and that the decree OF
the Circuit Court ought therefore to be re-
yersed.
The case is unusually interesting in its
facts, embodied in printed record OF more
than five hundred pages, and elaborately
and very ably discussed by the Judge in his
opinion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHAM
BER OF CoMMERcE.-A regular monthly
meeting OF the directors Of the Chamber
OF Commerce was held yesterday evening.
Present: e. O. Melting, Esq. president,
and Messrs. Blankenship, Baldwin, Cren-
shaw, Potts, Hill. Levy; Purcell, Logan,
Rogers, Mayo, and Spots. In consequence
of the sickness OF Captain Coghlan, MIR. j.
P. Rogers acted as secretary.
Mr.. Hill, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported partially-reyised tariff Of
charges for storage, commissions on sales OF
merchandise, weights, measures, &c.
The committee were allowed further time
to perfecs the report.
The committee were also authorized to
have a number Of copies Of the tariff struck
merchants and members OF the Chamber to
suggest still further revision.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr. Thomas Potts:
Whereas we learn that the Committee on
the Pacific Railroad, both in the Senate and
the House OF Representatives, have report
ed bill approving Of the Texas-Pactic
railroad, with its connections Oh the Mis-
sissippi river not further north than the
city Of Memphis, Tenn; therefore be it
ReSolued by the Richmond Chamber of
Commerce, That we most heartily approve
of said TeXas-P Pacific railroad, and most re-
spectfully request our senators and re-
presentatives in Congress to aid in securing
this very desirable highway to the Pacific.
The resolution was unanimously adopted,
and the secretary was instructed to notify the
senators and representatives OF the action
Of the Chamber.
The President laid before the Chamber a
l. - Il Sc xy1I fr~v
rious quarters, and the secretary was au-
thorized to acknowledge the reception OF
the same.
The President laid before the Board q
statement of the number of bales Of cotton
transported over the Richmond and Dam
vile railroad for the year 1877, which was
59,940; for 1876, 4G,25O bales; increase,
1880.
On motion, the Board adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
| give notice Of the provisions Of this act, In
vitfne all the holders of Virginia securities
| to make the exchange herein provided.
10. This act shall be in force from its pas
HISTORY

The origin OF this bill; was as follows:
Mr.. Ficklen, upon the defeat Of the Bar
bour bill, after conference with a number OF
gentlemen, introduced resolution looking
to the appointment OF q commission Of emf
nent Virginians to confer with the bond
holders with The view OF effecting settle
ment. Messrs. Fowler and Johnston Of Giles
offered substitutes therefor. From these two
the House took parts and adopted pream-
BILE (Mr., FoWler's) and resolution instruct
ing the Finance Committee to report a bill.
The committee did so. Their bill proposed
to pay per cent. for so years. Mr.. Bo-
cock moved to amend by striking out 3 per
cent. and inserting 8 per cent. for IS years
and per cent. for 80 years. Mr. Barbour
supported the proposition and it was car
ried by more than two-thirds vote. Then
Mr.. Lacy moved to strike. out the 9th sec
tion, which contained some OF the obiec-
tionabIe features of the Barbour bill, and
that was agreed to, and the bill was then
perfected and subsequently passed.
On Wednesday the Senate reached ayote
on the passage OF the birE Sixteen senators
voted Tor and thirteen against it. General
johnson raised the point that the bill re-
quired constitutional maioritY-twenty-
two votes. The President sustained the
point. The vote by which the bill was de-
feated was then reconsidered. Thursday
the bill was again put upon its passage and
carried-ayes, 90; noes, 5.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

COMPOSITION OF THE VIRGINIA SENATE.
The Virginia Senate, which adjourned last
night, is composed OF IL lawyers, 10 farm
ers, physicians, 4 merchants, 2 ministers,
II iron manufacturer, broker and insu-
rance agent, and politician. The religious
creed OF the Senate is as follows: Episcopa.
i;ans, 10; Baptists, 13; Presbyt yterians, /;
Methodist, s.; Lutherans, | |; and Freethink-
org 4
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

THE GLENwooD wHIsxEY took the first pre-
MUM at the State Fair.
The ssB Select" WhiskeJ Is recommended by DR.
j. 3. McCaw.
Duff Gordon Sherry-our own importation.
Cigars, Of every grade, Of ouI own manufacture.
Liberal discount to the trade
w. u. BLAIR & Co,
9O3 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
WEATHER REPORT.

1vn,c,r1oNs FOR To-DxY.--For the Mid
d,e states. rising barometer, brisk aud high
,rest u TO north winds, diminishing in force,
a,d occasional rains. or in the northern por-
t;ons irl snow, followed on Friday by gene
ally ally colder and partly cloudy weather.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf
states. rising barometer, northwest to north
cast winds, stationary or lower tempera-
.",a. ~ and generally clear weather. except
,,osSibly ra;n-areas and high northerly winds
along the North Carolina coast.
Cau,ionary signals are ordered tfor Sandy
Hook. Barnegat, Atlantic City, Cape May,
Norfolk. Cape Henry, Kitty HaHk, Cape
Hatteras, and Cape Lookout.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

JUDGE FARRAR's LECTURE. Judge Far
rar delivered one OF his bighly-interesting
and humorous lectures last night at Inc
Leigh.street Baptist church to Q ialf all'
dience. His next lecture will De at Vir'
glpia Opera-H
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE WEEKLY DIspArcH Is issued this
morning, and contains, besides telegraphic
news from all parts OF the world, tull re-
ports of the proceedings OF Congress and
the State Legislature; Governor Holidays
public-debt message; the new funding bill /;
a synopsis OF the new criminal law; The
1912 pension law; Virginia and Washing
ton correspondence; reports Of the princi.
pal markets Of the country; miscellaneous
news, editorials, &c.
Put up in wrappers for mailing, cents
per copy. Single subscription, 81 per au-
mum; in clubs, 81 per annum. Advertise
ments at moderate rates for its large circu-
satiou,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
Communicated

Ladies will not fail to attend the 1irst
opening of the Paris Millinery Company's
French bonnets and hats this day at their
elegant rooms over Levy Brothers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

IA FINE Observation-Disclosures Ralph
bingham will give an exhibition at the
yenable.Street Baptist church tonight at
O'Clock in aid OF the Sabbath school OF tnal
church. Good music Will be furnished an ano
an attractive programme presented. Ihe
object Is most worthy one, and the chufct
will doubtless be crowded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

DISCoLoRED TEETH rendered beautifully white
by the use of MEADE BAKERS SApoNTNE DEN.
THRICE. Fifty cents q box. E,,s& .sft
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

E9- On all sales Of Real Estate made 6etpeea
the lst Of January and last Of June the taTesJcS
the present year hdre to bepatd tythe pHTcbGseTf
on all sales made 6et,oeen the 1St of Jtty 1dtGS
of the gear tae tareS haze to be paid by Tho setLez
lThis custom was adopted about fifteen years ago
by all the real estate agents In Richmond, and ap.
plies to Richmond and yicinity.a :.
JAS. MACDOUGALL, 10 A. H., large sale of fruit
trees, plants, cyergreens, &C., ut l422 Main
street.
FRANK D. HILLS P. M., Gracc-street lots near
Shafer street.
JAMES NJ. TAYLOR, AZ P. NJ, two framed dwell
ipg5 on the east side eofTwenty-fourth OF street De-
tween N and n.
CHAPLIN, STAPLES CO.. commissioners sale
:. of framed dwellings, and lots on the northwest
corner of Second and Canal streets.
W. GODDIN, ~ NJ, commissioners sale of q farm
on the River road ten miles west Of Richmond,
In Henrico county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

SAVE MONEY by having your printing dene asthe
DISPATCH PRINTING-HoUsE. Good work, low
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed. Z.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

WHERE, Or WHERE can get the MODEL CT
GAR? That Is the Key-West-ion. at p. WHIT
LOCKS, 1445 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

! "A MISSING MAs.-!The police OF the city
have been requested to keep q lookout Tor
John Bryant White, about eighteen years
OF age, who left; the residence OF Mrs. Emp
min. Fifth street, Manchester, on the llth
instant, and has not been heard OF since py
his friends, who are anxious as TO his
whereabouts. He came very recently ffon,
NottoWay county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

DON'T co WHERE YOUR LOVE LIES DREAM
ING but 60 to any cigar store restaurant and ask
| for -WHITLocK MODEL CIGARS, and dream the
happy hours away by yourself. 1t will pay better in
| the long run. - gs n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

M. ELLYsoN s CO., advertising agents, insert ad-
vertsements In al Of the newspapers OF the United
Slaes at publishers rates. Orders left at the Dts
match counting-room will receive prompt atten-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

INcIPIENT TARTAR AND SCGRF removed by
MEADE Sc BAKERS SAPoNrNE DENTIFRIcE.
Fifty cents @ box.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

IMpRovING.-Mr. J. C. Donnelly, Of
Charleston, w. Va, who was SO badly in
iured by the recent railroad accident, is
comfortably quartcred at the Retreat for
the Sick, and is rapidly improving. !e,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

PRIsoEERs RECEIvED.-T The following prl-
soners were received yesterday at the penl-
Tertiary William Mauek, one year, second
offence, petit larceny; William Brackett,
nine years, house-breaking; John Hunter,
five years, for the same offence; Isham Hen
ley, i've years, for burglary; and John Epps,
alias Monkey John, eight years, for house
breaking. se. 3, 2. -.
The following were received from Prin
cess Anne: Samuel West, four years; Nee
Wilson, eight years; George Simmons, i've
years; and Thomas Jones, one year. Iht
three, first named were convicted OF steal
ing, and the last OF unlawful! cutting.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH l5t 1878.
THE COMMON CoUNCrL.

SPECIAL MEETING LAST EvENING-THE
HUsTNGs CeURT-RoOM TO BE ALTERED
AND IMPROVED-A TILT BETWEEN CoUN-
cILMEN-A PROPOSITION TO 90 INTO
THEELECTIoN OF PRESIDENT DEFEAT
ED, &C., &C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
LEVY BRorHEns'.

FoR ULCERATED MOUTH, the healing properties
of MEADE 6 BAKERS CARBoLrC MoUTH-WAsHs
are unexceiled. Fifty cents q bottle. 4
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

For BLEEDING GUMS, use MEADE & BAKERS
CAABoLIc MoUTH-WAsH. Fifty cents q bottle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

FoR OFFENSIVE BREATH from decayed teeth
aud diseased gums, use MEADE BAKERS CAR
BoLIc MoUIH-WAsH. Fifty cents bottle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

THE FIRE LAST NIGHT. .-Abont O'Clock
last night an alarm OF fire was turned in at
Station 4, Third police district headquas-
tiers, caused by the partial burning OF an
unoceup!ed house on Brook avenue belong
ing to o Mr.. Drew. Damage slight.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

Prisoners Delivered. Sheriff Flournoy
Yesterday brought to the penitentiary Law.
SON Burioot, sent to the penitentiary from
Chesterfield county for five years, and Wills
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

FRANK LEsLIE's ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER,
with illustrated accounts Of Mardi-Gras at
Memphis and New Orleans, is to hand from
Ellyson d. Yancey, 1112 Main street. +
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

FoR ALL DISEASES OF THE TEETH AND GUNS
use MEADE 6 BAKERS ICARDoLIc MOUTH
WASH. Fifty cents bottle. 80 -.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

AS FRAGRANT AND PLEASANT WASH for the
mouth, there is nothing so good us MEADE 6 BAe I
KER's CARBoLIc MoUTH-WAsu. Fifty cents s.
bottle. f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

AN ANCIENT .RELIc.--An almanac, print.
ed in I76e, was found on the canal neal
Lynchburg, where 1t is supposed it was
washed BY the freshet in, November. Il
contains some curious facts. The "menl.
bers Of his Majesty's Council Of Virginia. Z
and .a list of the Representatives OF AS
sembly for the several counties in Vlr.
ginia.O It is in the possession OF Mr. Dan
Tel Bradford, of this city.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

CHARGE IT TO Observation-Disclosures reBu-s
tation as cigar manufactures OF the celebrated
Model. Peach, Key West, and other brands, has been
honestly won by fair dealing and uniform courtesy,
by giving good article for reasonable price. "a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
liam Henley, tor tulr one year, ior ielonious q

4 Mr.. FIournoy did not have any guard,
but brought the prisoners down and de-
liyered them 70 Colonel .Swspn without. aS-5
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

TnC WEATHER YESTERDAY was Clear and
cooler. .iss 5ty..s-a. -. ~
TuEINoNETpR YESTERDAY: 6 A. M. 80 !;
Q 4. NJ. ca; noon, &C: p. NJ, G9;S6 p.
M., 60; midnight, ae.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15
CANCELLATION OF BONDS.

Z. All bonds retired or redeemed under
this act, shall De cancelled by perforating
and mutt ilating, and by the written cancel
.of tie same in the presence OF the commits
gioners OF the sinking fund, who shall cause
the bonds so cancelied to be fled by the
Treasurer in a suitable depository, and shall
record their proc dings ina book showing
the number and amount thereof.
Il 8. The Governor shall, by proclamation,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-15

THE PRESENT TAXATION STATED TO DE
AS GREAT AS CAN BE BoRNE-THREE
PER CENTUM INTEREST FOR EIGHTEEN
YEARS; FOUR FOR THIRTY-TWo-THE
BONDS TO BE NoN-TAXABLE-No EX-
CHANGE TO BE MADE UNTIL SIG, ,ooo, 900
] OF coEsoI.s DEPOSITED FoR FUNDING
THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE HIS PROCLA-
NATION INVITING THE BoNDHoLDERs
TO FUND.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
FARM

public SALE
the property Of Nathan De Con- deceased January 81
we'll fenced good buildings four apple orchards beautiful
lake side nc shade trees Full particulars in Al
bany IN " Country Gentleman of December 20 January
II and "a, or address SARAH II. DE COU, Exccutrix,
Yardville, Mercer county, N. j.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

q HERMAN. AUCTIONEER,
% sells WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 9, nj lOX O'Clock.
Nos l51a and II Bowery,
largo and general assortment OF Vines and Liquors,
Champagne, &C.. in barrels. casks demijohns
OF Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys Port and Sherry Wines
Gin. Rum. Brandy Spirits &C.; also Brandies Gin
Btters Kummc Port. Sherry, Ciaret ind Rhine Wines,
Champagne large lot Cigars Office Furniture, Safes DC
Sale positive. Also rosewood Piano. nearly
new: Household Furniture Mirrors, Carpets. Oilcoth
Paror Suits Bsdsteads Bureaus Blankets, Conforters
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
DICHARD v. HARNETT, AUCTIONEER.
N will sell at auction. on

WEDNESDAY,, Jhnunry ..
at IL o'clock at Exchange Salesroom, Ill Broadway,
(under direction OF John A. Goodlett ESQ.,, referee)
42l West 50th 9th three story high
brick House, 1851
ITO East 10th Lexington sv.. three story high
stoop brown stone House, DIX l02.
JOHN W. PlRSsON. Esq, Plaintiffs Attorney. IL Wall at.
Maps &c. at auctioneers Office Ill Broadway, base-
m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

w HITE STAR LINE
w United states and Royal Mail Steamers
for Queenstown ana Liverpool.
The steamers OF this line take the
mcnded by Lieutenant Maury u X NJ going south Of
Banks on the passage 20 Queenstown all the round
BKlrANNlC, saturday. January I2........i $50 4.
CELTIC, Thursday, January l7...............3 T., "
GERMANIC saturday. January IL A. NJ.
From hItc star Dock pier So North River
Ratos-saoon. $50, $50 and $780, In gold Return tick
cts on reasonable terms Storage, S2S currency
saloons, statero, smoking bath placed
amidships, the noise motion least aGording
degree OF comfort hitherto unattainabe at sea
For inspection Of plans other amply
the companys Office, 81 Broadway, New York.
II j. CoRTIS. Agent,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-26
Detroit Currency.

American beef and American girls,
both looking for market, cross the
ocean by every steamer.
Now York toiiors sell their OH oc-
counts against sons of first families for
two cents on the dollar.
The only Indian who ever beat Il gov
eminent agent got his scalp aud sold it
for a quart Of whisky. Honor to whom
honor Is due.
New York owns ND that she has the
poorest lager beer in the country. b +
kindly explains that sufferers can take
gin if they prefer it..
c,
c1a.. oaII,u's n fGn Statc' IF Xcw Nn,I-
rrLo fT,.a.t t,oas ~ tLo vast ,,ro =, ,-root
s.',.in., a.. COMMUNICATIVE
Nevada ili''l'' or3NG MS "In'. CHe
"o''ot W"'IV nave ntu hIll III rig IL, 81"
; Ir, 1'; ~ .,I" ''''''
'',',''' '''''' - VI ,''''
New York Sunday cXcurSIoristS can
kill two birds with one stone. They
can enjoy the nice salt breeze going ont,
and be shot or stabbed coming back.
A., r,,,., f,,,,,,,,. ,,.l,.t, .1o ono .4,r4o,l
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-09-26
Keeping Butter.

Farmers are certainly sloVenlv IN
making and preserving butter, ana
much that comes into market Is very
inferior in quality; but if a good,
sweet. clearly article is purchased, 1t
is often spoiled by the conditions
under which it is kept by the pur-
chaser. Butter is a substance eXtre-
mely sensitive to surrounding in
huence, and any odors in the vicinity
where it is stored are rapidly absor-
bed, even if it is in a closed tirken.
Great complaint is often made by the
purchasers of the gilt edged butter,
produced from the famous dairies in
the vicinity of this city, that the
enormously high-priced article is soon
spoiled after delivery to the customer
And no wonder. 1t is often placed in
an uncleanly ice chest along with
cooked or unoooked fish or meats, and
UtIer oduIous body and it soon tastes
or smells like the unsayory substances
with which 1t Is associated. If not
placed in the Ice chest. it is often put
IN the cellar with decomposed vege-
tables or meats, and hence the delicate
taste and odor are soon changed.
Nic"' N"ic must pc useu 10 preserve
butter, and it will not do to trust 1t to
the Bridgets o! the kitchen, who know
nothing and care for nothing. Those
fond Of the delicate freshness and
sweetness of the best butter should
have Il cool place in the cellar, where
it can be kept apart from everything
else. The wealthy can furnish such
place with little care and skill, and
few are so poor that they connot
contriye to keep butter under better
conditions than they do.