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... adding or deducting so much per tun ; and this being divided by the number of gallons in the tun , gave the rates per old gallon . Part was paid to the Excise , and the re- mainder to the Customs . The whole , upon Port , Sherry , Cape ...
... adding or deducting so much per tun ; and this being divided by the number of gallons in the tun , gave the rates per old gallon . Part was paid to the Excise , and the re- mainder to the Customs . The whole , upon Port , Sherry , Cape ...
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... added , every cask is racked from the lees two or three times during the first two years , and is filled to the bung every week , it is evident that it must be destructive to them to remain where the sole care from year's.
... added , every cask is racked from the lees two or three times during the first two years , and is filled to the bung every week , it is evident that it must be destructive to them to remain where the sole care from year's.
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... added as they appear to be wanted ; and the medley , to which a large profit is attached , from the im- position , is frequently drunk without hesitation , and without any discovery of the cheat . In another work we are told- Port wine ...
... added as they appear to be wanted ; and the medley , to which a large profit is attached , from the im- position , is frequently drunk without hesitation , and without any discovery of the cheat . In another work we are told- Port wine ...
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... sometimes two or three pints , of salt water were added to about six gallons of wine . To impart pungency , powdered pitch or resin was sprinkled on the must , during fermentation ; and Ꭰ when this was completed , the flowers of the vine.
... sometimes two or three pints , of salt water were added to about six gallons of wine . To impart pungency , powdered pitch or resin was sprinkled on the must , during fermentation ; and Ꭰ when this was completed , the flowers of the vine.
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... adding glass to glass . But mark what is the early conse- quence of this unhappy course of proceeding . The man's digestive powers fail . The bad food , I will not deny , has a great share in inducing weakness of stomach . But appeal to ...
... adding glass to glass . But mark what is the early conse- quence of this unhappy course of proceeding . The man's digestive powers fail . The bad food , I will not deny , has a great share in inducing weakness of stomach . But appeal to ...
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Page 123 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 75 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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