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were made in vacuo; they were the subject of comment and commendation 
by the profession of this city 7 as well as by druggists generally. 
Messrs. Tilden further observe, that " while our manufactory was in pro- 
cess of erection, members from the family of M. Fowler visited our works, 
and knew we were engaging in the manufacture of extracts by a ' new 
process/ because they saw the apparatus, and made inquiries in regard to 
it and our manipulations, both before and after the erection of their ap- 
paratus, which occurred in the summer of 1850." 
Soluble Citrate of Magnesia. — It should have been stated among other 
processes for obtaining soluble citrate of magnesia, at page 113, that when 
an aqueous solution of that salt is thrown into a large excess of alcohol, and 
rapidly agitated, the citrate is precipitated, deprived of most of its water, 
and may be separated and dried by a moderate heat, so as to remain soluble 
and neutral, the excess of acid being held in solution by the alcohol. In 
point of economy there is an objection to this mode of preparing the 
salt. 
New York Journal of Pharmacy. — We have received the three first 
numbers of this periodical, which was announced in our last issue as about 
to be published under the auspices of the New York College of Pharmacy, 
with Prof. McCready for its Editor. 
From the introductory chapter, we learn that New York is the commer- 
cial centre, the wealthiest and most populous city in the Union, possessing 
advantages of communication with foreign countries, and with other parts 
of our own country, unequalled by any other city ; and moreover embracing 
within her borders several hundred apothecaries, among whom are many of 
great experience and eminent ability. From these premises ic is argued 
she should also possess a Journal of Pharmacy ; by which the observations 
of her pharmaceutists may become known to the world, and not lost, or re- 
tained within the precincts of the shop, as till now; and by which the younger 
members may be stimulated to give more attention to the scientific depart- 
ment of their art. 
The numbers before us are of 32 pages, octavo, each, neatly printed on 
good paper, and altogether presenting a substantial and well began physique. 
Each number embraces several original articles, three of which have been 
transferred to our pages, and our readers will perceive that they have a 
practical aim. 
From its expression thus far, it requires no reflection to decide that the 
tendency of the New York Journal will be favorable to the advancement of 
pharmacy, that it will oppose quackery and ignorance in our professional 
ranks, as well as at large, and that it will advocate a high standard of pro- 
fessional conduct. Thus impressed in regard to her, it is with a hearty good 
will that we tender the right hand of fellowship to our New York sister, 
and wish her success. 
