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opijiions were generally very favorable to the high value ol them 

 for our immense ocean population. Some said tliat the string 

 beans were bettor tlian those fresh picked — that the cabbage was 

 nearly equal to fresh picked — carrots had all their qualities, par- 

 snips also. That his Julienne br vegetable soup was, as such — 

 (without any meat,) was quite rich and good — and that at sea, 

 after being some time without them, the seamen would relish 

 them very highly. Mr. Lachauttie said that he had learned the 

 art in the manufactory of Mr. Masson, in Paris. The cabbage, 

 jullicune and string beans of his patent were presented by "Wil- 

 liam M. Abbott, of 29 Burling slip, who gave the last Club the 

 solid milk. And in answer to questions as to time, replied that 

 some of the vegetables could be prepared in twenty-four hours ; 

 and as to cost, that it is about fourteen cents a pound for all the 

 preserved vegetables ; that he has tried to preserve potatoes and 

 beets, but, owing to some acid in them, they turn of dark color — 

 don't look well. 



Gen. Chandler remarked that, the object in view is one of 

 great usefulness, and certainly of importance to our commercial 

 and naval marine, and we should encourage the operation. That 

 the governments of France and Great Britain are doing so, con- 

 vinced of its great value. 



Dr. Austin Church observed that potatoes, peas and beans can 

 always be on hand for the marine, on voyages of any length ordi- 

 nary ; the latter, peas and beans, for any length j but fresh vege- 

 tables are required fur anti-scorbutics. Perhaps these desiccated 

 regetables may answer that purpose. I will not say positively, 

 the process which they have undergone may have altered them 

 in that respect. 



Rev. Mr. Carter : In the condition to which these vegetables 

 are reduced by drying out all the water, and that alone — being 

 now in weight tea or more times less than when fresh — they be- 

 come fitted fur an easy and cheap transportation, bo that it may 

 be worth trying in our rich vegetable west, for food to our poorer 

 population in our Atlantic cities. 



