EDITOR'S TABLE. 



Catalogue of Students before us, numbering nearly 300. It was incorporated and organ- 

 ized in 184G — previously it was known as the Pleasant Hill Academy^ under the direction 

 of F. G. Oaeet, who has been during the whole time the main-stay of the institution. 



The farmers of Ohio have taken up the matter like men who understand their interests. 

 By their liberal subscriptions to the stock, by their donations and endowments, they have 

 placed the institution on a firm basis. An experimental farm of 75 or 100 acres is about 

 being added. Tliis we think was indispensable, and we hope here to see practical as well as 

 theoretical lessons given in Agriculture, Horticulture, Arboriculture, &c. 



A Convention of the friends of Industrial University Education is called to meet at the 

 College on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of September next, for the purpose of embodying public 

 sentiment in regard to a plan of operations. The farm will be dedicated at that time, and 

 the proceedings will be of great interest. We regret our inability to be present, in conse- 

 quence of other engagements, but we shall not lose sight of the Farmer's College. 



The Amekican Text-Book or Peacticai, and Scientific Agricitltuee, intended for the use of Schools, Colleges, 

 and Private Students, as well as for the Practical Farmer. By Chas. Fox, Senior Editor of the " Farmer's Com- 

 panion and Horticultural Gazette," of Detroit. Elwood & Co., Detroit. 



Since the receipt of this book we have been pained to learn of the death of its author, 

 Mr. Fox, a man of talent and great usefulness. He occupied a prominent position among 

 the teachers of Rural Science, at once the editor of a popular Journal, and professor 

 of Agriculture in the University of Michigan. This volume will keep his memory fresh 

 among agricultural students. We have barely had time to glance over the arrangement, 

 but it strikes us favorably, and it is well spoken of by the Agricultural Journals. "We are 

 sensible of the want of such a work at this time, when, fortunately, people begin to look 

 with favor upon including a knowledge of Rural Science with other branches of education. 

 Wo cordially recommend this book, Avith Norton's Elements, and Thomas' Farm Imple- 

 _ments, as worthy a place in every farm library, and in every country District School 

 Library in the Union. 



Pamphlets Received. — Circular from Western Virginia Agricultural Society and Indus- 

 trial Institute, calling attention to the Autumn Exhibition at Wheeling, September 18th, 

 14th and 15th. We are glad to see energy displayed in that quarter. There seems to be a 

 general waking up. 



Brooklyn EorticuUural Society's List of Prizes, to be awarded at their Fall Exhibition, 

 which will be held at the Brooklyn Athenteum, September, 19, 20 and 21. 



Susquehanna and Chemung Valley Rorticultural Society''s List of Prizes to be awarded 

 at Fall Exhibition, to be held at Ely's Hall, Elmira, on the 15th of September, during the 

 day and evening. This new and prosperous Society offers a liberal list of premiums. 



List of Premiums of the Beaver County Agricultural Society, (Penn.) Fair to be held 

 Thursday and Friday, September 21 and 22. Plowing Match on Thursday. Address on 

 Friday. The Report of the Board of Managers says : "We liavo a Society with over five 

 hundred enrolled members, entering its second year with valuable improvements, clear of 

 all debt or incumbrance, with a cash surjjlus of over $200 for further and extended useful- 

 ness, which speaks well for the public spirit of citizens generally, especially those engaged 

 in agricultural and industrial pursuits." We note this as an indication of the prospects of 

 Agriculture in Beaver County. 



Premium List of the KentucTcy Horticultural Society. Annual exhibition to be held 



