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CHAPTER XX.

Madeira the King of Wines--It took its Name from the Ship it came

in--Daniel Webster and “Butler 16”--How Philadelphians “fine” their

Wines--A Southern Wine Party--An Expert’s shrewd Guess--The Newton

Gordons--Prejudice against Malmsey--Madeira should be kept in the

Garret--Some famous Brands, 267