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repeated, if necessary, remembering always 
to rack off within Four or Five Days after 
fining; then bung the Casks close, and let 
them be placed in a Cellar of even tem¬ 
perature, not exceeding 48 Degrees of 
Fahrenheit's Thermometer, where the 
Cider may remain for use to any age. 
By such treatment, Cider will retain its 
genuine relish, and be classed, as it de¬ 
serves, under the denomination of Wine, 
possessing Strength that will keep for 
Years,—that will invigorate the Farmer and 
his People during the toils of labor,—and 
cheer the hearts of himself and Friends to 
kindly merriment in the hours of relaxation. 
As bad Seasons, however, will occur, 
and frequently, in spite of every care, the 
Farmer will be compelled to use a mixture 
of different Fruit, in various stages of ripen- 
